Product Innovation Research Intern, Human Computer Interaction

Tri-global Solutions Group Inc.

. Scope the project to align to the core research efforts .

Posted 11/12/2026internshipLos Altos • California • United StatesEntry Level💰 $45 - $65 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Human-Computer Interaction and Computer Science, with a strong focus on analyzing behavioral signals and designing interactive research prototypes. Proven ability to conduct human-subject studies and publish findings in top-tier venues.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PhD Candidate In Human Computer InteractionBehavioral Signal AnalysisInteractive Research Prototype DevelopmentHuman-Subject Study DesignPublications In Top Venues

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Hard Skills

Behavioral Signal AnalysisInteractive Prototype DevelopmentHuman-Subject Study DesignQuantitative Data AnalysisQualitative Data AnalysisAdaptive AI Experience DevelopmentImplicit Preference ModelingUser ModelingConsumer Decision MakingPersonalized Recommendation Systems

Soft Skills

Strong Interpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationAutonomous WorkSoliciting FeedbackInterdisciplinary Work Interest

Industry Keywords

Human-Centered AIResearch MeetingsFuture Product InnovationToyota Business-Group StakeholdersResearch Impact Strategy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Scope the project to align to the core research efforts
Be the primary driver of the technical plan, including model development and analysis plan, with regular feedback from mentors
Execute the project using Toyota Research Institute resources
Present the project’s approach and findings in research meetings
Participate in Future Product Innovation group meetings, Human-Centered AI division meetings, and meetings with relevant Toyota business-group stakeholders
Engage in strategy discussions connecting research to business impact at Toyota

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Human Computer Interaction, Computer Science, or a related field
Experience analyzing behavioral signals, such as eye gaze, mouse interactions, verbal utterances, and interaction logs, to infer and model user intent and preferences
Experience designing and developing interactive research prototypes to investigate novel human-AI interaction paradigms
Experience designing and conducting human-subject studies, including collecting and analyzing behavioral interaction data using quantitative and/or qualitative methods
Proven track record of working autonomously while soliciting feedback
Proven track record of publications at top venues (e.g., CHI, UIST, IUI, UbiComp/IMWU)
Strong interpersonal skills and a great teammate
Strong interest in interdisciplinary work
Experience developing adaptive AI experiences from inferred preferences
Familiarity with implicit preference modeling, consumer decision making, personalized recommendation systems, or user modeling

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off, including holiday pay and sick time