Research Scientist Intern, Applied Vision Science; PhD
Job in
Redmond, King County, Washington, 98052, USA
Listing for:
Meta
Apprenticeship/Internship
position
Listed on 2026-03-12
Job specializations:
-
Research/Development
Research Scientist, Biomedical Science
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 7650 - 12134 USD Monthly
USD
7650.00
12134.00
MONTH
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Research Scientist Intern, Applied Vision Science (PhD)
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 Science PhD Responsibilities:
Work on topics in binocular interactions (eye dominance, binocular rivalry, focal rivalry, vergence‑accommodation conflicts, stereopsis‑occlusion conflicts, etc.) to support research in AR head‑mounted display technologiesDesign and conduct sensory analysis and/or psychophysical experiments to quantify visual perception in and through AR displays, including studies that account for individual differences in visual perception and novel display architecturesConceive and develop models of visual perception to help guide emerging AR display technologiesConduct psychophysical user studies on both benchtop testbeds and head‑mounted prototypes to help guide emerging AR display technologiesCollaborate and communicate with scientists and engineers across a variety of disciplines to design vision science studies in an applied contextMinimum Qualifications
Currently pursuing a PhD degree in vision science, sensory analysis, consumer science, or a related fieldExperience designing, conducting, and analyzing the results of psychophysical experiments related to visual perception, sensory analysis, and/or display systemsExperience with scientific programming languages (e.g., Matlab and Python), including their use to script psychophysical experimentsMust obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employmentPreferred Qualifications
Demonstrated expertise in vision science, psychophysics, or sensory analysis, with a strong publication record in top venuesExperience designing and running human subject experimentsExperience with Unity/C#, Python/Psychopy, or MATLAB, particularly for the development of psychophysical experimentsExperience working with benchtop stereoscopic displays, head‑mounted displays, or other hardware to study the visual systemPrevious experience with industry research in vision science and/or sensory analysisExperience working and communicating cross‑functionally in a team environmentIntent to return to your degree program after the completion of the internshipPublic Compensation
$7,650/month to $12,134/month + benefits
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.
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