Senior Research Scientist, Human Aware Interaction and Learning
Toyota Research InstituteCambridge, Massachusetts
Full Time
Posted October 9, 2025
$180k - $270k
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Job Description
A Senior Research Scientist position focused on advancing machine learning techniques for human-centric applications, including human-machine interaction, reinforcement learning, and computer vision, with the goal of developing innovative AI systems that understand and engage with humans in open-ended, real-world scenarios.
Key Responsibilities
- Propose, conduct, and transfer innovative research in machine learning for human-centric applications.
- Utilize large amounts of real-world and simulated sensory data to solve open problems.
- Publish research findings at top academic venues.
- Test and validate research ideas in real-world environments, including motion simulators, test vehicles, and robots.
- Transfer and ship successful algorithms and models for deployment in advanced assistance systems.
Requirements
- Experience in machine learning relating to fields such as Reinforcement Learning, Shared Control, Computer Vision, Language-based models, and Human-Machine Interaction.
- Proven ability to propose, conduct, and transfer innovative research in Machine Learning for human-centric applications.
- Ability to use large amounts of real-world and simulated sensory data to solve open problems.
- Experience in publishing research at top academic venues.
- Experience in testing ideas in real-world environments including motion simulators, test vehicles, and robots.
- Experience in transferring and shipping algorithms and models towards real-world advanced assistance systems.
- Educational background with a minimum of a Master’s degree in a relevant field (implied by senior research scientist level, though not explicitly stated).
- Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team.
- Availability to work in Massachusetts-based roles (implied by the specified pay range).
- Willingness to provide a link to Google Scholar and a full list of publications when submitting CV.
Benefits & Perks
Salary range between 180,000 and 270,000 USD per year (Massachusetts-based roles)
Work schedule details not specified
Work environment perks include innovative tools and capabilities, motion simulators, test vehicles, and robots
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) eligibility, paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave, and an annual cash bonus
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