2027 Summer Intern, PhD, Safety Research, Human Behavior Analytics
Human Behavior Research
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What stands out
- Pay is stated up front — $85 / hour. Most postings never say.
- Posted in the last 24 hours.
The gist
This PhD internship focuses on understanding human behavior in driving through AI and cognitive science. You'll develop models to explain how humans interact with roads and contribute to safety research at Waymo. Ideal for students with strong research backgrounds in neuroscience or machine learning.
What you would actually do
- Analyze human driving behavior using AI and cognitive science
- Work with ML models and simulation data for safety research
- Collaborate with academic and engineering teams on real-world projects
Skills mentioned
How to apply
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