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Research Scientist Intern, Next Generation Augmented Reality Hardware (PhD) Job

-, Henderson, NV, United States, 89077

Research Scientist Intern, Next Generation Augmented Reality Hardware (PhD)

Location: Redmond, WA

Meta Reality Labs brings together a world-class team of researchers, developers, and engineers to create the future of virtual and augmented reality. We are developing all the technologies needed to enable breakthrough AR glasses and VR headsets, including optics and displays, computer vision, audio, graphics, and more. Our internships are twelve (12) to sixteen (16), or twenty-four (24) weeks long with various start dates throughout the year.

Responsibilities

  1. Collaborate with researchers and cross-functional partners, communicating research plans, progress, and results.
  2. Publish research results and contribute to research applicable to Meta product development.
  3. Develop novel technologies for next generation AR devices.
  4. Collaborate with the larger Meta Reality Labs Research team to explore novel solution spaces for AR/VR devices.
  5. Explore the application of at least one of the following: illumination, display contrast measurement, display contrast enhancement.

Minimum Qualifications

  1. Currently has or is in the process of obtaining a Ph.D. degree in Optical Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Material Science, Electrochemistry, or a relevant technical field.
  2. Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.
  3. 2+ years of experience in at least one of the following areas of research: electrochromic materials research, electrochromic device development, electrochemistry.
  4. 2+ years of experience in electrochemical-based optical devices.
  5. Experience with experimental optics and conducting laboratory work, including metrology of custom optical devices.

Preferred Qualifications

  1. Intent to return to degree program after the completion of the internship/co-op.
  2. Experience with relevant simulation software or developing custom simulations in MATLAB, Python, etc.
  3. Proven track record of achieving significant results as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, patents, and first-authored publications at leading workshops or conferences.
  4. Experience working and communicating cross-functionally in a team environment.
  5. Experience fabricating test devices and completing and documenting characterization of devices.

Compensation: $7,313/month to $11,293/month + benefits. Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Meta is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.

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