Research Scientist Intern, Applied Vision and Image Quality (PhD)
Responsibilities
- Work on topics in perception and imaging science (image and text quality, quality metrics, perceptual metrology, etc.) to support research in AR head-mounted display technologies
- Conceive and develop simulations of AR devices to help guide emerging AR display technologies
- Design and conduct psychophysical experiments to quantify artifact visibility and image quality in AR displays
- 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
Requirements
- In the process of obtaining a PhD degree in Vision Science, Computer Graphics, or related field
- Experience designing, conducting, and analyzing the results of psychophysical experiments related to visual perception, computer graphics, and/or display systems
- Experience with scientific programming languages (e.g., Python and Matlab) 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
Qualifications
- Familiarity with imaging science, optical engineering or computational imaging, with a strong publication record in top venues
- Demonstrated expertise in psychophysics or vision science and experience designing and running human subject experiments
- Experience with Unity/C#, Python/Psychopy, or MATLAB, particularly for the development of psychophysical experiments
- Experience working with benchtop stereoscopic displays, head-mounted displays, or other hardware to study the visual system
- Experience working and communicating cross functionally in a team environment
About Meta
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology.
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Benefits
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