Human-Centered AI Intern, Generative Human Modeling
Toyota Research InstituteLos Altos, California
Internship
Posted November 12, 2025
$45 - $65/hr
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Job Description
This internship involves research in generative human modeling, focusing on understanding and improving how machine learning models represent human reasoning and decision-making, with the goal of advancing human-AI interaction and contributing to Toyota's mobility and well-being initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to investigate how generative machine learning models represent human reasoning and decision-making.
- Research methods to improve alignment of generative human models with human perspectives.
- Contribute to research aimed at advancing understanding of human behavior through machine learning.
- Publish research findings in top-tier academic venues.
- Engage in strategy discussions to connect research outcomes with business impact at Toyota.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a PhD in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Machine Learning, Behavioral Science, or Human-Computer Interaction.
- Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams of machine learning researchers and behavioral scientists.
- Ability to investigate how generative machine learning models represent aspects of human reasoning and decision-making.
- Ability to explore methods for improving alignment of generative models with human perspectives.
- Research focus on a specific sub-area of generative human modeling with the goal of publication in a top-tier venue.
- Willingness to engage in strategy discussions about how research connects to business impact at Toyota.
- Availability for a paid 12-week internship during Summer 2026.
- Ability to work in a hybrid in-office role at Toyota Research Institute.
- Availability to work in California-based roles with a pay range of $45 to $65 per hour, depending on individual factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience.
- Submission of a CV that includes a link to Google Scholar for a full list of publications.
Benefits & Perks
Paid 12-week internship
Compensation range of $45 to $65 per hour (California-based roles)
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off including holiday pay and sick time
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