Research Intern, Assistive Agents

Job overview

The Research Intern, Assistive Agents is a full-time, onsite position in Pittsburgh, PA, scheduled from November 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027. Compensation is not specified. The intern supports research at the Language Technologies Institute in Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Computer Science. The intern designs and implements user-centered interactions for an assistive agent intended to help people with daily activities over extended periods. Human-subject studies and analysis of participant and system outcomes inform revisions to the interaction design and the presentation of research results.

What you'll do

• Design user-centered interaction strategies for an assistive agent
• implement and test strategies with users over extended periods
• design and conduct human-subject studies under approved IRB protocols
• analyze agent performance and participant experience
• revise interaction designs based on findings
• present results at internal meetings and conferences.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

research intern

assistive agents

human-computer interaction

artificial intelligence

generative ai

human-subject studies

irb protocols

python

user-centered design

pittsburgh pa

carnegie mellon university

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
• retirement savings with employer contributions
• tuition benefits
• paid time off and holidays
• life and disability insurance
• free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
• family concierge and fitness center access.

Why this role

Fixed-term internship dates are November 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027; the work includes human-subject studies under approved IRB protocols.

About the employer

Carnegie Mellon University is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.