Human-Centered AI Intern, AI & Behavior Change

Toyota Research Institute (TRI) is on a mission to improve the quality of human life through innovative research in Human-Centered AI. They are seeking a highly motivated PhD research intern to develop and test novel systems for behavior change technologies, collaborating with a team of AI/ML researchers and behavioral scientists.

Responsibilities

• Scope a research project to align with our core research efforts
• Be the primary driver of the technical plan (e.g., study design, model development, systems architecture, analysis plan) with regular feedback from your mentor and teammates
• Execute the project using TRI resources
• Present the project’s approach and findings in research meetings to the Carbon Neutral Department, the HCAI Division, and TRI, as well as for stakeholders from Toyota business groups
• Our goal is that you end the internship with work that informs internal strategy and may be publishable in an academic journal or conference

Skills

• Enrolled in PhD degree program in human-computer interaction, artificial intelligence, or a related field
• Demonstrated interest in building systems/applications at the intersection of human-AI interaction and human behavior change
• Track record of executing research projects from start to finish
• Desire to work on challenging, open-ended research projects
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Desire to be part of a highly interdisciplinary team, and an understanding of how this will improve your work
• Desire to apply research skills and findings to real-world problems
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously while soliciting feedback
• Interested in the topic space of carbon neutrality, electrified vehicles, and behavior change

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off benefits (including holiday pay and sick time)

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