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Human-Centered AI Intern, Generative Human Modeling

Worldwide Salaried Open

Toyota Research Institute (TRI) is focused on improving the quality of human life through innovative technologies. They are seeking a PhD research intern to work on generative human modeling, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to explore human reasoning and decision-making in the context of AI.

Responsibilities

  • Perform research and publish in a relevant venue
  • Publication target venues include NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, ACL, EMNLP, and CHI depending on the exact project outcome
  • The exact topic is to be finalized with the mentor
  • Take ownership of the project from project inception and ideation to validation of the developed methods
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with researchers in multiple fields to research and develop technology that leverages generative AI to understand human behavior

Skills

  • Ph.D. Student in related fields - AI/ML, computer science, computational social science, or related field
  • Publication record in relevant topics. Specific areas include: LLMs and alignment and benchmarking, computational human modeling and understanding
  • Experience with Python programming and DL frameworks like Pytorch
  • Interest in human-centered research (e.g. behavioral data science, computational social science, human-computer interaction), including qualitative and/or quantitative methods such as experiments and user studies
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Benefits

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

Company Overview

  • Toyota Research Institute is an R&D enterprise with an initial focus on artificial intelligence and robotics. It was founded in 2016, and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://www.tri.global.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Toyota Research Institute has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 10 in 2025, 7 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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