Research Scientist Intern, Soft Wearable Research (PhD)

Redmond, WA                ·               Full time

Research Scientist Intern, Soft Wearable Research (PhD)

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Redmond, WA

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.

Research Scientist Intern, Soft Wearable Research (PhD) Responsibilities

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

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Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

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$7,500/month to $11,333/month + benefits

 Individual pay is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base salary, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

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