Research Scientist Intern, Haptic Research (PhD)

Reality Labs Research at Meta is seeking a PhD intern with expertise in haptic hardware systems, haptic perception, and tools to explore use cases in learning, coadaptation, and biofeedback applicable to augmented and virtual worlds. The intern will work on developing innovative haptic solutions to enhance user experiences in AR/VR environments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Creating a concrete research plan
• Formulating research questions and designing experiments
• Analyzing and modeling data
• Collaborating with researchers, designers, and engineers
• Communicating research findings
• Producing publishable research for top-tier journals or conferences

The ideal candidate should have experience in:

• Building and demonstrating haptic HW/SW systems
• Psychophysical study design and/or machine learning methods
• Haptic authoring tools for AR/VR interfaces

The internship lasts 12-24 weeks, with various start dates throughout the year. Some projects may require a minimum of 16 consecutive weeks.

Meta offers a competitive salary range of $7,500/month to $11,333/month plus benefits for this position. They are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities or other needs during the recruiting process.