Meta Reality Labs brings together a world-class team of researchers, developers, and engineers to create the future of virtual and augmented reality, which together will become as universal and essential as smartphones and personal computers are today. And just as personal computers have done over the past 45 years, AR and VR will ultimately change everything about how we work, play, and connect. We are developing all the technologies needed to enable breakthrough AR glasses and VR headsets, including optics and displays, computer vision, audio, graphics, brain-computer interface, haptic interaction, eye/hand/face/body tracking, perception science, and true telepresence. Some of those will advance much faster than others, but they all need to happen to enable AR and VR that are so compelling that they become an integral part of our lives.

Our internships are twelve (12) to twenty-four (24) weeks long and we have various start dates throughout the year.

Research Scientist Intern, Computational Chemist (PhD) Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the larger Meta Reality Labs Research team to explore novel solution space for AR/VR devices
• Collaborate with the larger Fundamental AI Research team to train and utilize AI models for materials discovery and candidate material identification
• Explore & propose various approaches of first-principle simulations to understand the optical, electronic or mechanical properties of crystalline systems with complex interactions and external perturbations
• Conduct independent research and explore the broader application space given simulation results
• Contribute to and utilize internal/external tools to perform large-scale simulations
• collect & analyze results to guide further iterations to refine simulation pipelines
• Publish research results internally and contribute to solving other challenges that can be applied to Meta product development

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently has or is in the process of obtaining a Ph.D. degree in Materials Science & Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or relevant technical fields
• Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
• 3+ years of experience in at least one of the following areas of research: first-principle simulations especially DFT, DFPT, GW-BSE, CCSD, for atomistic systems at scale
• 3+ years of experience studying atomistic systems with machine learning
• 3+ years of experience with programming languages such as Python, C++
• Intent to return to the degree program after the completion of the internship/co-op

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven track record of achieving significant results as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, patents, as well as first-authored publications at leading workshops and/or conferences such as APS, ACS and similar
• Experience working and communicating cross functionally in a team environment
• Experience with user-oriented productionization of AI agents/services
• Experience with large-scale materials database establishment
• Experience with training generative models to produce atomistic structures

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 Whats App 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. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today-beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

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$7,313/month to $12,134/month + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.