Meta AR/VR Job | Optical Scientist Intern, Diffraction and Polarization Optics (PhD)
Job（岗位）: Optical Scientist Intern, Diffraction and Polarization Optics (PhD)
Type（岗位类型）: Engineering | Hardware, Research
Citys（岗位城市）: Redmond, WA
Date（发布日期）: Before 2021-12-14
Summary（岗位介绍）
Facebook Reality Labs (FRL) is a world leader in the design of virtual reality systems. We are currently seeking innovative interns with an interest in applied and fundamental research in fields related to displays and optics with relevance to augmented and virtual reality.
Facebook Display and Optics Hardware team is looking for an exceptional and highly self-motivated research intern to help us develop the next generation of products at FRL.
Our internships are twelve (12) to sixteen (16) weeks long and we have various start dates throughout the year.
Qualifications（岗位要求）
Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a PhD degree in the field of optical science, liquid crystal materials, physics, materials, or related field.
Fundamental knowledge of light transmission, polarization, diffraction, and light interference in optics and displays.
Extensive hands-on experience in building optical models with physical modeling (RCWA, FDTD, FEM), polarization/liquid crystal analysis tools (Polaris-M, LCD Master), ray tracing tools (LightTools, Zemax, CodeV).
Ability to collaborate across teams and to interact with groups and people across the world.
Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.
Interpersonal experience: cross-group and cross-culture collaboration.
Description（岗位职责）
Design and implementation of experiments or models that explore novel optical materials, films, components for AR/VR display systems.
Demonstration and characterization of prototypes with internal and/or external partners.
Data analysis and correlation study on optical characterization data.
Collaboration with and support of other researchers across various disciplines (human factors, optics, metrology).
Communication of research agenda, progress and results over the course of the intern project.
Final presentation for cross-functional partners on the publication-worthy results.
Additional Requirements（额外要求）
Intent to return to a degree-program after the completion of the internship.
Experience in designing/modeling of liquid crystal films and optical devices.
Understanding of AR/VR lens and display optics.
Experience with optical films and coatings and their manufacturing processes.
Demonstrated relevant industry experience via an internship or work experience.
Proven track record of achieving results as demonstrated in accepted papers at international peer-reviewed publications or conferences.
