PhD Researcher, Agentic 3D Modeling – Immersive Environments

Allstate Northern Ireland

. Explore and apply novel technologies and techniques for Autodesk customers .

Posted 10/15/2026internshipRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $118,560 - $162,240 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in AI/ML, computer vision, and 3D modeling, with a strong focus on developing innovative methods and experiments for multimodal datasets. Proven ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams and effectively communicate research findings through various formats.

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PhD In Computer ScienceResearch Experience In AI/MLStrong Programming Skills In PythonExperience With Multimodal AISolid Understanding Of 3D Modeling Systems

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Hard Skills

AI Agents3D ReconstructionGeometry GenerationComputational DesignMachine Learning FrameworksData PipelinesExperiment DesignVisual Data AnalysisSpatial ComputingHuman-Centered AI

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunication

Industry Keywords

AECMultimodal DatasetsVirtual EnvironmentsHuman PerceptionReality Capture

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Explore and apply novel technologies and techniques for Autodesk customers
Research multimodal AI approaches for generating and editing novel 3D representations of built environments
Develop methods using foundation models, AI agents, and/or world models
Work with multimodal datasets, including visual, spatial, behavioral, and physics simulations data
Design experiments and benchmarks to evaluate AI predictions against human responses
Build and evaluate research prototypes for real and simulated environments
Document and communicate findings through papers, presentations, and demonstrations
Explore editing non-traditional 3D geometries such as Gaussian splats
Build multi-layered spatial representations of architectural spaces
Investigate controlling 3D modeling and design environments and processes with agentic workflows
Work with a multidisciplinary research team across AI, spatial computing, AEC, and human perception
Explore how research can inform future Autodesk design workflows

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Computer Graphics, Computational Design, or a related field, with a completion date in 2028 or later
Research experience in AI/ML, computer vision, reality capture and 3D reconstruction, 3D modeling or geometry generation, or a related computational field
Strong programming skills, ideally with Python and modern ML frameworks
Experience designing computational experiments and working with complex datasets
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Track record of contributions to the field through related projects, open-source work, or publications
Preferred experience in multimodal AI or vision-language models; world models, AI agents, or spatial intelligence; 3D, simulation, or virtual environments; human perception or human-centered AI; modern 3D modeling and reconstruction methods; AEC or computational design
Solid understanding of 3D modeling systems and data pipelines

Benefits

Comp & perks

16-week paid research internship program
Tech talks and development opportunities
Flexible Workplace approach supporting office, remote, and hybrid work based on business and team needs
Competitive compensation package
In-person onboarding and/or in-person ID verification may be provided