PhD Researcher, Multimodal AI – Human Experience

Autodesk

. Research multimodal AI approaches for understanding built environments and human experience .

Posted 10/5/2026internshipRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $118,560 - $162,240 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in multimodal AI approaches, particularly in understanding built environments and human experience. Proficient in designing experiments and evaluating AI predictions using complex datasets and modern machine learning frameworks.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PhD In Computer ScienceResearch Experience In AI/MLStrong Programming Skills In PythonExperience With Multimodal DatasetsDesigning Computational Experiments

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Hard Skills

Machine LearningComputer VisionHuman PerceptionMultimodal AIVision-Language ModelsWorld ModelsAI AgentsSpatial Intelligence3D SimulationHuman-Subject Research

Soft Skills

Collaboration SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Autodesk Forma

Industry Keywords

Computational NeuroscienceCognitive ScienceHCIRoboticsComputational DesignBehavioral SignalsPhysiological SignalsTech TalksResearch PrototypesBuilt Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research multimodal AI approaches for understanding built environments and human experience
Develop methods using foundation models, AI agents, and/or world models
Work with multimodal datasets, including visual, spatial, behavioral, and physiological 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
Contribute to meaningful projects and participate in tech talks and development opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Computational Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, HCI, Robotics, Computational Design, or a related field, with a completion date in 2028 or later
Research experience in AI/ML, computer vision, human perception, 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
Preferred: experience with multimodal AI or vision-language models; world models, AI agents, or spatial intelligence; 3D, simulation, or virtual environments; human perception or human-centered AI; physiological or behavioral signals such as EEG or eye tracking; human-subject research; AEC or computational design; or Autodesk tools such as Forma

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