Meta AR/VR Job | Research Scientist Intern, Soft Wearable Research (PhD)
Job（岗位）: Research Scientist Intern, Soft Wearable Research (PhD)
Type（岗位类型）: Artificial Intelligence
Citys（岗位城市）: Redmond, WA
Date（发布日期）: 2023-12-5
Summary（岗位介绍）
At Reality Labs Research (RLR), we pioneer research into new technologies to explore, innovate, and design user interface technologies that will drive the next generation of virtual, augmented, and mixed reality experiences. We are interested in soft and conformable wearables to provide seamless user experiences. The Soft Wearable Technologies (SWT) team brings together a world-class team of researchers, developers and engineers to address the integration and manufacturing challenges to create the future of XR interactions, which together will become as universal and essential as smartphones and personal computers are today.
As a Research Scientist Intern at RLR, you will partner with expert research scientists, hardware engineers and software developers to build groundbreaking prototypes and create the technology that makes XR universal. You will tackle interesting technical challenges in human-computer interaction to revolutionize how people interact with computing devices. Step into the adventure of a lifetime as we make science fiction real and change the world.
Our internship is twelve (12) to sixteen (16) weeks long and we have various start dates throughout the year.
Qualifications（岗位要求）
Currently in the process of obtaining a PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Robotics, Bio-engineering or related field with soft matter focus.
2+ years experience with hardware prototyping, soft wearable technologies, and performing experiments including but not limited to pressure/deformation measurements.
Systematic thinking, cross-group collaboration, clear communication.
Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.
Description（岗位职责）
Research and develop the next generation of soft wearable technologies.
Collaborate with the larger Reality Labs team and provide creative solutions to challenges in soft wearables and sensing technologies.
Design, prototype and Characterize novel soft actuators.
The position will have an emphasis on fundamental scientific and engineering questions, and performing experimental work related to the undefined behavior of soft wearable technologies.
Collaborate with the cross-functional research team, present and share results with key stakeholders.
Communicate and publish research activities and findings to collaborators across a variety of disciplines and in top-tier scientific journals.
Additional Requirements（额外要求）
Demonstrated experience via an internship, work experience, or widely used contributions to open source projects.
Proven track record of achieving significant results as demonstrated by first-authored publications.
Intent to return to a degree-program after the completion of the internship/co-op.
