Human-Centered AI Intern – Human-Computer Interaction

Tri-global Solutions Group Inc.

. Scope a research project aligned with Harmonious Communities’ HCI, Conversational AI, and Organizational Behavior research agenda.

Posted 4/21/2026internshipLos Altos • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $45 - $65 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Scope a research project aligned with Harmonious Communities’ HCI, Conversational AI, and Organizational Behavior research agenda.
Evaluate an existing conversational AI platform and, where gaps are identified, design and prototype alternative or supplementary solutions.
Drive the end-to-end research plan, with regular feedback from your mentor and teammates.
Develop a taxonomy for understanding the factors shaping “difficulty” in workplace conversations.
Present findings in research meetings to the Harmonious Communities Department, the HCAI Division, TRI leadership, and Toyota business group partners.
Produce work that informs internal strategy and is aimed at publication in an academic journal or conference.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently enrolled in a PhD degree program.
Track record of implementing research projects from start to finish.
Demonstrated experience with prototype design, as well as mixed-methods research design and analyses.
Familiarity with messy, real-world data, and evidence of critical, creative thinking about how this impacts study design and insights.
Ability to reason across multiple levels of analysis and translate research insights into implications for organizational decision-making.
Desire to work on challenging, open-ended research projects.
Desire to be part of a highly interdisciplinary team and understanding of how this will improve your work.
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously while proactively soliciting feedback.
Interest in wellbeing, organizational behavior, emotional labor, and/or the future of work.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision insurance
paid time off benefits (including holiday pay and sick time)

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Hard Skills & Tools

conversational AIprototype designmixed-methods research designdata analysistaxonomy developmentresearch project implementationcritical thinkingcreative thinkingorganizational decision-makingworkplace conversation analysis

Soft Skills

autonomous workproactive feedback solicitationinterdisciplinary collaborationpresentation skillsproblem-solvingadaptabilityresearch communicationteamworkopen-ended project engagementinsight translation

Certifications

PhD candidate