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Toyota Research Institute · 8 hours ago

Energy & Materials Intern - Carbon Neutral Strategy

Los Altos, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$45/hr - $65/hr

Toyota Research Institute (TRI) is focused on improving the quality of human life through innovative technologies. They are seeking an intern researcher to contribute to their energy systems research program, involving the development of analytical tools to inform decarbonization strategies and vehicle powertrain mix.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveConsumer ResearchMachine LearningProduct Research

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Incorporating human behavior heuristics into models

Evaluating alternative policy and program designs

Quantifying the total cost of ownership for different vehicle types under a range or assumptions

Applying machine learning methods to understand parameters that help achieve desired system outcomes

Qualification

PythonMachine LearningScientific ComputingGISDecarbonization Interest

Required

Currently enrolled in a masters or a doctoral program in STEM subjects (e.g. materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, systems engineering, public policy, energy economics, or a related discipline with an emphasis on computational research)

Experience in Python

Experience with ML (e.g. supervised learning, unsupervised learning, reinforcement-style decision models)

Comfortable working with scientific computing and ML frameworks such as SciPy, PyTorch, or Tensorflow

Demonstrate interest in decarbonization, technoeconomics, and policy analysis

Preferred

Familiarity with GIS

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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