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)
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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