Group Norm Detection and Behavioral Sensemaking - Honda Research Institute USA

Group Norm Detection and Behavioral Sensemaking

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Group Norm Detection and Behavioral Sensemaking

Job Number: P24INT-59
Honda Research Institute USA (HRI-US) is seeking a curious research intern to join our team and explore how groups form, adapt, and negotiate behavioral norms. This internship will focus on detecting and modeling group norms in collaborative settings, with particular emphasis on how individuals make sense of behavioral expectations and how these expectations influence group dynamics and performance. The project lies at the intersection of human-computer interaction (HCI), social computing, cognitive science, and AI-driven group behavioral modeling. The intern will work closely with researchers to design studies, analyze multimodal data, and develop computational frameworks that capture emerging group norms and expectations.
San Jose, CA

 

Key Responsibilities

 
  • Develop computational models for detecting and predicting group norms.
  • Assist in designing and running experiments that capture multi-person interactions in collaborative tasks, that may include AI agents.
  • Conduct literature reviews on group norms, behavioral sensemaking, and computational social science.
  • Agent-based simulations or norm emergence to compare with real-world observations.
  • Document research findings clearly and contribute to research publications and presentations.

 

Minimum Qualifications

 
  • Strong M.S. students in CS, Cognitive Science, Psychology, or a related field.
  • Strong analytical skills and familiarity with experimental design.
  • Experiences with programming and data analysis (Python, R, or MATLAB).
  • Demonstrated interest in group dynamics, social norms, or human-AI interaction.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

 

Bonus Qualifications

  • PhD candidate in related fields
  • Experience with multimodal data analysis, such as audio, video, and gaze data
  • Familiarity with machine learning or statistical modeling of social behavior
  • Proven publication record in group dynamics
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary setting

 

Years of Work Experience Required  0
Desired Start Date 1/5/2026
Internship Duration 3 Months
Position Keywords Social norms, collective intelligence, deep learning

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