Postdoctoral Scholar jobs at Park Ave Motor Corp

The Experience Team collaborates across Zoox to define and champion the “Human Experience”. We embrace a human-centered design process that is collaborative, data-driven, and iterative. We are growing a team of exceptional people to help invent and design unique solutions. We'll address new challenges around AI and define interaction paradigms to advance human experience through design. If you live and breathe design, if you care about the impact of technology in our society, if you can't stop thinking about how to help improve people's lives, and you want to work on some of the most exciting design challenges of our times to inspire and enable a better future, get in touch! We are looking for a Human Computer Interaction Research Intern to join our Experience Research workstream. The ideal candidate is a passionate creative thinker, who is eager to learn and solve challenging problems. You will be involved in all design and development of vehicle human-to-system interfaces in an integrated and collaborative fashion, supporting design, development, and preparation of deliverables.In this Role, You Will... Work closely with designers, researchers, engineers, and product managers to identify research needs and develop research strategies Design, plan and execute research activities including but not limited to: field studies, interviews, participatory design, interaction analysis and analogous research Communicate research findings in a clear and meaningful manner to key stakeholders Synthesize research insights and actionable recommendations to inform product decisions Qualifications Masters and/or Ph.D. in Human Computer Interaction (HCI), Human Robot Interaction(HRI) or Human Factors(HF) Research Experience applying human-centered design and design thinking principles Experience with a wide variety of design research methodologies including but not limited to: field observation, interviews, participatory design, interaction analysis and analogous research Experience creating user profiles and persona (strategic). Passion for exploring emerging technologies and making a positive impact on customers' lives through your work Bonus Qualifications Experience in tech industry Experience in Automotive and AV industries, or TNC (Transportation Network Company) HF, HRI and HCI related works CompensationThe monthly salary range for this position is $6,500 to $9,500. Compensation will vary based on role, degree level and type, and benefits will be offered based on eligibility. Additional benefits may include medical insurance, 401k, and a housing stipend.

At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We're turning today's impossible into tomorrow's standard -from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features. Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale. **Role** **:** As a Staff Research Scientist in the AI Research organization, you will be advancing the frontier of machine learning to solve challenging problems in autonomous driving. You will design state-of-the-art algorithms that open new possibilities for our vehicles. Additionally, you will help shape technical directions, mentor, and publish at top conferences. **About the Organization** **:** The AI Research team advances the state-of-the-art in AI for autonomous vehicles. Join a collaborative and innovative team redefining autonomy. **What You'll Do** - Research, design, and prototype advanced ML approaches (e.g., foundation models, VLAs, diffusion, image/video generation, self-supervised learning, IL, RL) to advance the state-of-the-art in autonomous driving. - Influence technical roadmaps, shaping strategic ML priorities aligned with company objectives and product milestones. - Provide technical mentorship and vision. - Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering groups, helping foster ML innovation across teams. - Represent GM externally through publications, patents, and participation in top conferences. **Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)** - Ph.D. in Machine Learning, Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field. - 5+ years of experience in AI/ML research and applied development. - Deep expertise in modern ML architectures (transformers, generative AI, multimodal systems). - Strong programming skills in Python. - Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring abilities, comfortable influencing technical strategy and guiding ML excellence across the organization. **What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)** - Demonstrated research impact in AI/ML technologies either through important publications in top conferences or demonstrated contribution to industry leading systems. - AV/ADAS experience _Remote:_ _This role is based remotely but if you live within a 50-mile radius of_ _Mountain View, you are expected to report to that location three times_ _per_ _week, at minimum._ _Compensation_ : The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of the California Bay Area. + The salary range for this role is $198,900 to $304,800. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position. + Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance. _Benefits:_ + Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits. Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies. **About GM** Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all. **Why Join Us** We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team. **Benefits Overview** From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. 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The Experience Team collaborates across Zoox to define and champion the "Human Experience". We embrace a human-centered design process that is collaborative, data-driven, and iterative. We are growing a team of exceptional people to help invent and design unique solutions. We'll address new challenges around AI and define interaction paradigms to advance human experience through design. If you live and breathe design, if you care about the impact of technology in our society, if you can't stop thinking about how to help improve people's lives, and you want to work on some of the most exciting design challenges of our times to inspire and enable a better future, get in touch! We are looking for a Human Computer Interaction Research Intern to join our Experience Research workstream. The ideal candidate is a passionate creative thinker, who is eager to learn and solve challenging problems. You will be involved in all design and development of vehicle human-to-system interfaces in an integrated and collaborative fashion, supporting design, development, and preparation of deliverables. In this Role, You Will... * Work closely with designers, researchers, engineers, and product managers to identify research needs and develop research strategies * Design, plan and execute research activities including but not limited to: field studies, interviews, participatory design, interaction analysis and analogous research * Communicate research findings in a clear and meaningful manner to key stakeholders * Synthesize research insights and actionable recommendations to inform product decisions Qualifications * Masters and/or Ph.D. in Human Computer Interaction (HCI), Human Robot Interaction(HRI) or Human Factors(HF) Research * Experience applying human-centered design and design thinking principles * Experience with a wide variety of design research methodologies including but not limited to: field observation, interviews, participatory design, interaction analysis and analogous research * Experience creating user profiles and persona (strategic). * Passion for exploring emerging technologies and making a positive impact on customers' lives through your work Bonus Qualifications * Experience in tech industry * Experience in Automotive and AV industries, or TNC (Transportation Network Company) * HF, HRI and HCI related works Compensation The monthly salary range for this position is $6,500 to $9,500. Compensation will vary based on role, degree level and type, and benefits will be offered based on eligibility. Additional benefits may include medical insurance, 401k, and a housing stipend. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.