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Summary: The Applied Perception Science (APS) team at Meta Reality Labs is seeking a research scientist intern to join our vision science program, focusing on visual perception in augmented reality (AR) headsets. This role will help pioneer foundational research into the interaction between AR digital content and the real world in see-through displays, informing display technologies in next-generation AR devices.You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers to design and conduct psychophysical experiments, develop new metrics of visual perception in AR, and build a new research stream quantifying visual performance in AR hardware. Your work will directly inform the design and optimization of AR display architectures, ensuring that Meta's products deliver industry-leading visual experiences.Our internships are twelve (12) to twenty-four (24) weeks long and we have various start dates throughout the year. Required Skills: Research Scientist Intern, Applied Vision in Augmented Reality (PhD) Responsibilities: 1. Work on topics in spatio-temporal/color perception during eye movements to support research in AR head-mounted display technologies 2. Design and conduct psychophysical experiments to quantify visual perception with AR displays, including studies that account for individual differences in visual perception and novel display architectures 3. Conceive and develop models of visual perception to help guide emerging AR display technologies 4. Collaborate and communicate with scientists and engineers across a variety of disciplines to design vision science studies in an applied context Minimum Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: 5. Currently pursuing a PhD degree in vision science, cognitive science, or a related field 6. Experience designing, conducting, and analyzing the results of psychophysical experiments related to visual perception 7. Experience with scientific programming languages (e.g., Matlab and Python), including their use to script psychophysical experiments 8. Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment Preferred Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: 9. Demonstrated expertise in vision science, psychophysics, computational modeling, or eye movement analysis 10. 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 VSS, ECVP, SID, SIGGRAPH, or similar 11. Experience designing and running human subject experiments 12. Experience with Python/Psychopy, or MATLAB, particularly for the development of psychophysical experiments 13. Experience working with benchtop displays, head-mounted displays, or other hardware to study the visual system 14. Experience working and communicating cross-functionally in a team environment 15. Intent to return to degree program after the completion of the internship/co-op Public Compensation: $7,650/month to $12,134/month + benefits Industry: Internet Equal Opportunity: Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment. Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at .