Human-Centered AI Research Intern, Generative Human Modeling

Toyota Research Institute (TRI) is on a mission to improve the quality of human life through innovative tools and capabilities. They are seeking a highly motivated PhD research intern to collaborate with a team of machine learning and behavioral scientists, focusing on generative human modeling and its alignment with human perspectives. 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 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.