Toyota Research Institute (TRI) is focused on improving the quality of human life through innovative technologies. They are seeking a PhD research intern to work on generative human modeling, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to explore human reasoning and decision-making in the context of AI.
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 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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