Postdoctoral Research Scientist, Applied Vision Science; PhD
Listed on 2026-03-02
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Science
Research Scientist
Summary:
The Display Systems Research (DSR) group at Meta Reality Labs is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join our vision science program for a two-year, on-site position focusing on color perception in augmented reality (AR) displays. This role will help pioneer foundational research into how color is perceived in see-through displays with novel architectures, addressing critical gaps in existing color science and enabling display technologies in next-generation AR devices.
Recent work from the team in color perception includes, “Comprehensive Characterization of Human Color Discrimination Thresholds” (Hong et al., eLife, 2025). As a postdoctoral scientist you will also have the opportunity to publish high-impact research in both basic and applied journals (e.g., SIGGRAPH, JOV, etc.).You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers to design and conduct psychophysical experiments, develop new models of color appearance, and build testbeds for evaluating color performance in AR hardware.
Your work will directly inform the design, calibration, and optimization of AR display architectures, ensuring that Meta’s products deliver industry-leading visual experiences.
Postdoctoral Research Scientist, Applied Vision Science (PhD) Responsibilities:
Work on topics in color perception (image quality, spatiotemporal color perception, color reproduction, color accuracy, tone mapping, etc.) to support research in AR head-mounted display technologies
Conceive and develop simulations and models of visual perception to help guide emerging AR display technologies
Design and conduct psychophysical experiments to quantify color perception in AR displays, including studies that account for individual differences in color perception, novel display architectures, and suprathreshold color preferences
Conduct psychophysical user studies on both benchtop testbeds and head-mounted prototypes to help guide emerging AR display technologies
Collaborate and communicate with scientists and engineers across a variety of disciplines to design vision science studies in an applied context
Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta
Currently has or is in the process of obtaining a PhD in the field of Color Science, Vision Science, Computer Graphics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta
Demonstrated experience establishing end-to-end color calibration pipelines, including spectral characterization, gamma linearization, and psychophysical verification of display output
Proficiency in designing, conducting, and analyzing the results of psychophysical experiments related to visual perception, computer graphics, and/or display systems
Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
Publications in top venues related to color perception or psychophysics (e.g., SIGGRAPH, JOV, etc.)
Experience working with benchtop stereoscopic displays, head-mounted displays, or other hardware to study the visual system
Familiarity with color science standards (e.g., CIE XYZ, CIECAM) and their limitations
Demonstrated experience communicating complex scientific concepts to cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams
$122,000/year to $181,000/year + benefits
Industry:Internet
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