Meta AR/VR Job | Research Scientist, Wearable Haptic Displays for HCI (PhD)
Job（岗位）: Research Scientist, Wearable Haptic Displays for HCI (PhD)
Type（岗位类型）: Research
Citys（岗位城市）: Redmond, WA
Date（发布日期）: 2022-2-24
Summary（岗位介绍）
At Reality Labs Research, you will be working on an integrated system of interaction experiences that will define the next generation of virtual, augmented, and mixed reality experiences. You will join a multi-disciplinary team experimenting with bold ideas in areas of human-computer interaction, including gesture interaction techniques, predictive modeling, adaptive user interfaces, haptic and audio feedback, and perceptual psychology. If you have a passion for creating interactive systems and experiences and a love for solving novel problems from first principles, this is an opportunity to join a team focused on inventing the future of VR and AR technology.
At Reality Labs Research (RL-R), our goal is to explore, innovate and design novel interfaces and hardware subsystems for the next generation of virtual, augmented, and mixed reality experiences.
We are looking for a skilled and motivated HCI Researcher to join our team, whose mission is to work with a broad range of multidisciplinary research to advance the state of the art for wearable haptic displays for AR/VR. We are specifically looking for a candidate with a broad knowledge in designing wearable haptic systems that empower users’ interactions with AR/VR by integrating novel soft actuators and sensors into wearable haptic systems, and study how the design of these systems are influenced by human perception through collaboration with a team of researchers who are working in haptic rendering techniques, psychophysics, and AR/VR specific human-computer-interaction paradigms. More broadly, the chosen candidate will work with a diverse and highly interdisciplinary team of researchers and engineers and will have access to cutting edge technology, resources, and testing facilities.
Qualifications（岗位要求）
Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta.
Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a PhD degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta.
4+ years experience with human-computer interaction (HCI) studies, haptic displays for AR/VR interaction, or related areas.
3+ years knowledge in mechatronics, haptic hardware design, modeling, control, or related areas.
Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.
Description（岗位职责）
Frame, scope, plan, and execute cutting-edge research to advance wearable haptic technologies for valuable AR/VR interaction.
Partner with research, hardware engineering, and user experience teams to prototype hardware and software solutions, and run experiments and test critical hypotheses.
Connect and drive collaborations with academic and industry labs to advance research in relevant areas.
Thrive in a dynamic, ambiguous, and cross-disciplinary environment.
Additional Requirements（额外要求）
Experience applying research-oriented implementation skills in AR/VR engines like Unity.
Experience with novel haptic rendering techniques.
Knowledge of sensor data acquisition and processing, closed-loop control of actuators, or related areas.
Experience with psychophysics and evaluation of user studies.
Experience working and communicating cross-functionally in a team environment.
Proven track record of achieving significant results as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, patents, as well as first-authored publications at leading workshops or conferences.
