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Toyota Research Institute · 3 weeks ago

Human-Centered AI Intern, AI & Behavior Change

Los Altos, CA

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$45/hr - $65/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

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.

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Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Qualification

Human-Computer InteractionArtificial IntelligenceResearch Project ExecutionGenerative AIInterdisciplinary CollaborationAutonomous WorkInterest in Carbon NeutralityCommunicationTeamwork Skills

Required

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

Toyota Research Institute

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Toyota Research Institute is an R&D enterprise with an initial focus on artificial intelligence and robotics.

Founded in 2016

Palo Alto, California, USA

201-500 employees

http://www.tri.global

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