Job Description
Meta Reality Labs is seeking a Research Scientist to innovate in virtual and augmented reality, focusing on human perception and cognition to enhance user experience. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to define research frameworks and develop methodologies for assessing technology and user interactions.
Requirements
- Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or relevant technical field.
- PhD in a related scientific or engineering field.
- Demonstrated scientific background in human multi-sensory perception, cognition, and motor control.
- Proven track record of rigorous scientific research.
- Experience in conducting research for novel products headed to market.
- Experience in experimental design and psychophysics.
Responsibilities
- Develop frameworks defining trade space between user and technology variables.
- Collaborate with product teams to identify user goals and create research frameworks.
- Develop ergonomic and psychological research studies using appropriate methods.
- Track metrics for quality in Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality tasks.
- Investigate effects of human multisensory interactions on performance and safety.
- Analyze data and shape actionable insights from research findings.
- Communicate outcomes effectively to support decision-making.
- Create partnerships with leadership and stakeholders to drive UX goals.
- Define metrics for overall system requirements and performance.
- Collaborate with researchers and engineers to develop experiments and prototypes.
