M2
Our research group is seeking a motivated Master’s student to join our ongoing projects at the intersection of primatology, psychology, and artificial intelligence. Building on our recent
work (Llorente, Guitton & Castelain, 2025), this project aims to investigate how concepts from
primatology can be applied to the study and design of social robots.
The selected student will develop an original thesis project focusing specifically on how large language models (LLMs) and generative AI systems perceive and represent the association between primatology and social robotics. The study will employ a combination of prompt engineering and content analysis, providing a unique methodological perspective on the current strengths and limitations of AI in bridging these domains.
The student will work within a multidisciplinary team composed of experts in primatology,
developmental psychology, and cyberpsychology, benefiting from cross-disciplinary
mentoring and collaboration. The project’s findings are expected to contribute to shaping future research directions in both social robotics and comparative cognition, while also offering critical insights into the boundaries of AI-based knowledge production.
We particularly welcome students with backgrounds or strong interests in psychology,
primatology, cognitive science, human–robot interaction, or artificial intelligence. Prior experience in qualitative or quantitative research methods will be considered an asset.
The internship can be arranged in various formats, ranging from fully on-site to fully
remote, depending on the project and the circumstances of the selected candidate. Funding
opportunities may also be available through the ERASMUS+ program.
If you are interested in joining this innovative research initiative, please contact us at
comparativeminds@udg.edu with your CV and your academic transcripts.
More about our research group: Comparative Minds is an interdisciplinary research
group within the Department of Psychology at the University of Girona that brings together
various fields, including Comparative Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive
Neuroscience, and Linguistics. Its research aims to address some of the fundamental
questions concerning behavior, cognition, and communication, both in non-human animals
and in humans. If you choose to join us, you will become part of a dynamic and supportive
research community where your growth truly matters. You will benefit from close,
personalized supervision that will guide you not only through your research and dissertation,
but also equip you with valuable skills and training to boost your professional development and open doors for your future career.