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Meta · 2 days ago

Research Scientist Intern, Holography (PhD)

United States

Internship

Remote

Intern

$7,313/mo - $12,134/mo

2+ years exp

Meta is a technology company focused on connecting people and building immersive experiences through augmented and virtual reality. They are seeking a Research Scientist Intern to explore novel solutions in holography for AR/VR devices, collaborating with researchers and contributing to product development.

Computer Software

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Collaborate with researchers and cross-functional partners including communicating research plans, progress, and results

Present research results and contribute to research that can be applied to Meta product development

Develop next generation AR/VR displays with an emphasis on advanced simulations and experimental optics prototyping to prove new concepts and understand the factors that impact them

Collaborate with the larger Meta Reality Labs Research team to explore novel solution spaces for AR/VR devices

Explore the application of at least one of the following: digital holography, wave optics, diffraction optics, spatial light modulation, polarization optics, illumination, optical system design

Qualification

HolographyWave opticsOptical system designExperimental opticsScientific programmingOptical design programsCross-functional communicationLaboratory workTeam collaboration

Required

Currently has or is in the process of obtaining a Ph.D. degree in Optical Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or relevant technical field

Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment

2+ years of experience in at least one of the following areas: holography, diffractive optics, wave optics, optical system prototyping

2+ years of experience with experimental optics and conducting laboratory work, including demonstrated ability to construct proof-of-concept systems and evaluate performance

Familiarity with at least one scientific programming language (e.g., MATLAB, Python, etc)

Intent to return to the degree program after the completion of the internship/co-op

Preferred

Experience working and communicating cross functionally in a team environment

2+ years of experience with optical design programs such as Zemax OpticStudio, Code V, LightTools, FRED, or similar

2+ years of experience working with holographic materials, spatial light modulators, and interferometric exposure tools

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 CLEO, SPIE Photonics West, FiO+LS, OSA, or similar