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Human-Computer Interaction Research Scientist, Carbon Neutrality

Toyota Research Institute
Los Altos, California
Full Time
Posted December 2, 2024
$152k - $228k
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Job Description

A research scientist role focused on developing AI-backed applications that integrate behavioral science, human-computer interaction, and machine learning to understand and promote carbon-neutral behaviors, involving rapid prototyping and system development within Toyota Research Institute's Human-Centered AI division.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop AI-backed applications to advance human-centered science.
  • Collaborate with AI and behavior science experts to integrate machine learning models into live systems.
  • Rapidly iterate prototypes to build robust systems.
  • Leverage systems to support research across social science, psychology, user experience, HCI, and design domains.
  • Lead research projects within one or more of these domains.

Requirements

  • Experience in building AI-backed applications that push the boundaries of human-centered science.
  • Ability to work closely with experts in AI and behavior science to integrate machine learning models into live applications.
  • Comfortable iterating prototypes rapidly as they build toward the design and development of robust systems.
  • Broad interests spanning social science, psychology, generative AI, user experience, human-computer interaction (HCI), and design.
  • Ability to leverage systems they build to support research projects in social science, psychology, generative AI, user experience, HCI, and design.
  • Ability to lead a research project in at least one of the following domains: social science, psychology, generative AI, user experience, HCI, or design.
  • Educational background in a relevant field (implied, as research scientist roles typically require at least a master's degree or equivalent in a related discipline).
  • Experience in research or development roles involving machine learning models and human-computer interaction (implied from the context).
  • Experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment involving AI, behavior science, and system development.
  • Physical or mental ability to perform research activities (implied, as no specific physical demands are detailed but generally required for research roles).

Benefits & Perks

Salary range between 152,000 and 228,000 USD per year for California-based roles
Work schedule details not specified
Work environment perks include medical, dental, and vision insurance
Additional benefits include 401(k) eligibility, paid time off (vacation, sick leave, parental leave), and an annual cash bonus

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