Research Scientist Intern, Applied Vision in Augmented Reality (PhD)
Meta Redmond, WA Internship 3/24/2026 $7,650 - $12,134 a month
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•FY 2025Job Description
The Applied Perception Science team at Meta Reality Labs is looking for a research scientist intern to focus on visual perception in augmented reality (AR) headsets. The role involves conducting psychophysical experiments and developing metrics to enhance visual performance in AR technologies.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a PhD degree in vision science, cognitive science, or a related field
- Experience designing, conducting, and analyzing the results of psychophysical experiments related to visual perception
- Experience with scientific programming languages (e.g., Matlab and Python), including their use to script psychophysical experiments
- Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
Responsibilities
- Work on topics in spatio-temporal/color perception during eye movements to support research in AR head-mounted display technologies
- 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
- Conceive and develop models of visual perception 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
Benefits
- Employees at Meta are often offered comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision coverage, mental-health resources, family planning support (fertility, adoption, surrogacy), and caregiving programs. Financial benefits typically include a competitive retirement plan, equity awards, life insurance, and access to financial coaching and legal support. Time-off benefits commonly feature generous PTO and holidays, unlimited sick time, various paid leaves, flexible “Global Travel Days,” and a 30-day paid break every five years.
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