Meta AR/VR Job | Research Scientist, Material & Process (PhD)
Job（岗位）: Research Scientist, Material & Process (PhD)
Type（岗位类型）: Hardware
Citys（岗位城市）: Redmond, WA
Date（发布日期）: 2024-1-11
Summary（岗位介绍）
At Meta’s Reality Labs Research, we are dedicated to creating world-class consumer virtual, augmented, and mixed reality experiences. We are seeking an innovative Research Scientist with experience in processing optical materials and prototyping novel devices for near-to-eye display applications. As part of the Optics & Display Research (O&DR) team, you will work alongside industry-leading scientists and engineers to develop cutting-edge technology that makes AR and VR pervasive and universal. This is a full-time position requiring an advanced degree in material science, engineering, chemistry, optics, or similar, and a strong background in liquid crystal, polymer, optical film, process fabrication, and innovation.
Qualifications（岗位要求）
Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a Ph.D. degree in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Optical Science, 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 Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta.
Background in liquid crystal, photoalignment, polymer, or optical film.
2+ years of research experience in materials characterization, thin-film processing, surface analysis, UV curing.
Hands-on experience in research prototyping.
Knowledge in polarization or diffraction optical elements’ work principle and fabrication.
Description（岗位职责）
Lead research, development, and evaluation of materials, formulations, and processes for advanced liquid crystal optical devices.
Drive prototyping iterations to meet design specifications and support metrology through closed loop.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional optical/process/mechanical engineers to enhance both component and system performance.
Compile device requirements, process flow, roadmaps, and challenges.
Conduct critical tolerance & root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions.
Collaborate with extended teams to identify critical industrial and research partners to develop and scale novel technologies.
Additional Requirements（额外要求）
Experience in studying optical components for AR/VR applications (lens, waveguides, etc.).
Familiarity with polarization optics and modeling tools, such as LCDMaster, MATLAB, COMSOL, or RCWA, etc.
Experience in additive printing, or film lamination.
Demonstrated organizational skills and knowledge to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and experience to shift priorities to meet business needs and deadlines.
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 such as SPIE, Materials Research Society, American Physical Society, American chemical Society, etc.
