

The COoKIE Group
The COoKIE group celebrates interdisciplinarity and appreciates the methodological and conceptual diversity of research which allows us to better explore the complex multidisciplinary texture of Human-AI interaction. Members of the research group are encouraged to collaborate on national and international levels, including collaborations with individual researchers, research groups, and with industry.
Meet the Team

Janet Lu
Master's Thesis Student,
Faculty of Information, UofT
Conversational Agents for Co-Design Assistance

Juan Antonio Nelson
Master's Research Assistant,
Faculty of Information, UofT
Automatic Speech Detection with a focus on Caribbean Dialects
Alumni

Hidaya Ismail
Research Assistant,
Faculty of Information, UofT
Psychological Ownership in Human-AI Collaboration

Julia Gil
Undergrad Reading Student,
Faculty of Information, UofT
User Communication with Conversational Agents

Jinchi Lin
Master's Reading Student,
Faculty of Information, UofT
Personalization of Disembodied Intelligent Agents

Ruijia Yang
Undergrad Reading Student,
Computer Science, UofT
Simulation As a
Research Method in HCI
Join the Team
PostDocs
We would be happy to consider applications from potential postdoc candidates. Typically, a postdoc contract is offered for a year with a potential consequent extension for another year. Currently, we are looking for postdoc candidates, broadly interested in Human-AI Collaboration with a particular focus on conversational interactions. If you are interested in a postdoc in our group, please send your CV, writing samples, and a brief statement of research interest to Dr. Kuzminykh (anastasia.kuzminykh@utoronto.ca).
Ph.D. Program
We invite applications from candidates with a Master's degree in Computer Science, Systems Design Engineering, Data Science, Psychology, Communication Studies, or similar fields. Research experience and academic publications are expected from the applicants. The application period is typically September-November, with the entry into the program once a year, in September. Please review the admission requirements to the Ph.D. in Information Program. Prior to submitting your application, it is highly recommended to contact Dr. Kuzminykh to have a discussion about your research plans and interests. If you are interested in a Ph.D. in our group, please send your CV, writing samples, and a brief statement of research interest to Dr. Kuzminykh (anastasia.kuzminykh@utoronto.ca).
Master's Thesis
The Master's Thesis option at the COoKIE group is available to students, enrolled in the Master's of Information program at the iSchool, University of Toronto. Please review the prerequisites and eligibility for the master's thesis. To inquire about the reading course and/or the thesis work at the COoKIE Group, please send your CV and a brief statement of research interest to Dr. Kuzminykh (anastasia.kuzminykh@utoronto.ca). If applicable, please mention any relevant experience, including prior research experience and/or reading courses taken in the past.
RAship
The COoKIE Group typically has 1-2 Research Assistantship positions available for Ph.D., Master's, or undergraduate-level students. While most commonly we hire students from the University of Toronto, occasionally, external applications can be considered. The standard RA contract in our group includes 12 weeks, 5-10 hours per week, working on an individual or a group project. To inquire about open positions and to apply for RAship, please contact Dr. Kuzminykh (anastasia.kuzminykh@utoronto.ca), preferably a week before the beginning of an academic term. Please include your CV and a brief statement of research interest.