Research Student – Human-in-the-Loop AI Validation

UBC OVI Lab, in collaboration with Autonomic Technologies, is recruiting research students for a project investigating human-in-the-loop validation of AI-generated recommendations for student cognitive performance and well-being.

Students will work with Autonomic’s AI platform to review recommendations, identify inconsistencies and edge cases, analyze human-AI decision-making, and contribute to the development and evaluation of validation workflows, dashboards, and visualization tools.

The project provides hands-on research experience at the intersection of AI, HCI, behavioral science, neuroscience, and educational technology, with joint mentorship from UBC researchers and the Autonomic team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current or recently completed Bachelor’s or graduate degree in a relevant field.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and written comprehension.
• Ability to follow structured research and validation protocols.
• Comfortable working with digital tools and structured data.
• Interest in AI, HCI, psychology, neuroscience, behavioral/health sciences, data science, or educational technology.
• Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary research team.
• Prior research, AI, data analysis, HCI/UX, visualization, or behavioral-science experience is an asset but not required.

To apply, please send the following to Dr. Pourang Irani at Sign in to view email:

• Cover letter
• Latest CV
• Transcripts
• Names of 3 references