Part-Time Behavioral Science Intern

Position: Part-Time Behavioral Science Intern, Spring 2027
Part-Time Behavioral Science Intern (Undergraduate, Master's, or PhD), Spring 2027

Remote, United States and Global

About Irrational Labs

Irrational Labs is a leading behavioral economics research and design firm. We work with top companies, including Microsoft, Linked In, Intuit, Roche and Canva, to design products and systems that change behavior for good.

Our work ranges from driving adoption of digital experiences to building behavior change innovations from the ground up. We are experts in how and why people make decisions, and we help leading companies apply that knowledge to their hardest problems.

About the role

This role is for a student in a field related to behavioral science who wants hands‑on experience in applied besci. We scope each intern's projects around their background and skills, but typical activities include research synthesis, conducting survey research, designing AI workflows, and supporting client projects and training.

What you might work on

• Summarize academic research in behavioral science, psychology and economics, and turn it into clear Google Slides decks or literature reviews
• Test new AI tools and help build internal AI resources that make our behavioral scientists more effective
• Design and deploy applied research studies on emerging perceptions and behavior around AI products and features
• Support workshops that build AI skills and habits, from preparing materials to helping run sessions
• Support client engagements with research and content development as needed
• Meet weekly with your consultant mentor, attend team meetings (Mondays at 11 am PT), and present your work to the team

What we're looking for

• You must be an actively enrolled undergraduate, master's or PhD student during Spring 2027. Non-students are not eligible. No exceptions.
• You should be studying behavioral science, psychology, economics or a related field, with an interest in applied behavioral science and its business applications
• Hands‑on experience with AI tools like ChatGPT or Claude, such as building skills and AI workflows
• A track record of working independently with limited supervision

Time, location and compensation

• Starts January 2027. About 10 hours per week for an initial 2 months at $25/hour.
• Fully remote. You must be able to join calls in Pacific Time.
• We are not able to sponsor visas or hire international students at US institutions who are not already authorized by their school to work in the US. We can work with students based outside the US, time zone permitting.
• Exposure: you'll see the full range of projects Irrational Labs takes on, and on a small team you'll contribute to real work.
• Impact: every project aims to make a real difference in people's lives, and we measure it.
• Humor: we think we're funny. You can decide for yourself.
• Team: you'll work alongside experienced, supportive behavioral scientists who will push and inspire you.