Human-Centered AI Intern, AI & Behavior Change

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 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.