Research Scientist Intern, Nano-Optics (PhD)

Join Meta Reality Labs as a Research Scientist Intern, Nano-Optics (PhD) and be part of a world-class team dedicated to advancing the future of virtual and augmented reality. Our internships span 12 to 24 weeks with various start dates throughout the year.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with researchers and cross-functional partners, effectively communicating research plans, progress, and results.
• Publish research findings and contribute to projects applicable to Meta product development.
• Develop next-generation AR/VR displays, focusing on advanced simulations and prototyping to validate new concepts and assess their perceptual impact.
• Engage with the broader Meta Reality Labs Research team to explore innovative solutions for AR/VR devices.
• Investigate applications of nano-optics and polarization optics.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing or in the process of obtaining a Ph.D. in Optical Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, Computational Imaging, or a related field.
• Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain it during employment.
• 2+ years of experience in optical research, particularly in nano-optics/nanophotonics, MEMS, or laser physics.
• 2+ years of experience in modeling and prototyping diffractive optics.
• Proficient in optical design software such as Lumerical, RSOFT, MEEP, ZEMAX, Light Tools, etc.
• 2+ years of experience in experimental optics and conducting laboratory work, including constructing proof-of-concept systems and evaluating performance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Intent to return to your degree program after the internship/co-op.
• Experience working and communicating cross-functionally in a team environment.
• Proven track record of significant achievements, demonstrated through grants, fellowships, patents, and first-authored publications in leading journals and conferences.

Compensation:

• $7,313/month to $11,293/month + benefits.

If you're ready to contribute to groundbreaking work that will shape the future of how we interact with technology, apply now!