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Meta · 2 weeks ago

Research Scientist Intern, Human Computer Interaction (PhD)

Redmond, WA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$7,650/mo - $12,134/mo

3+ years exp

Meta is a technology company that builds innovative platforms for connection and community. They are seeking a Research Scientist Intern in Human Computer Interaction to investigate interactions between people and AI agents, develop sensing technologies, and contribute to the advancement of augmented reality experiences.

Computer Software

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Plan and execute cutting-edge research to advance human-computer interaction research

Collaborate with dynamic teams of engineers, designers, and researchers

Organize and lead research activities such as designing and building prototypes, algorithm development, experimental design, data collection, and analysis

Write and publish high-quality scientific articles

Communicate research activities and findings to collaborators across various disciplines

Take big problems and deliver clear, compelling, and creative proposals for how to solve them at scale

Produce publishable research in top-tier journals or at leading international conferences

Qualification

PhD in relevant fieldResearch experience in HCIProgramming languagesExperimental designStatistical analysisAR/VR technologiesMachine learning librariesTeam collaborationCommunication skillsProblem-solving

Required

Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a PhD degree in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Human-AI Interaction, AI/ML, Human-Robot Interaction, or relevant technical field

3+ years of research experience in HCI, AI or related fields, as shown in prior publications and portfolio

3+ years of experience with programming languages such as Python, C++, C#, Matlab, Python, Javascript, or similar languages

1+ years of experience in experimental design of user studies and statistical analysis to interpret results

Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment

Preferred

Familiarity with the HCI field and AR/VR technologies and literature

Proven track record of achieving research results and innovation as demonstrated by minimum 2 patents or first-authored peer-reviewed publications in relevant venues such as ACM CHI, ACM UIST, ACM IMWUT, IEEE ISMAR or IEEE VR

Expertise in techniques like circuit design, signal processing, model training, LLMs, Prompt Engineering, and related techniques

Familiarity with machine learning libraries such as PyTorch or TensorFlow and/or development environments like Unity

Experience working and communicating cross functionally in a team environment

Intent to return to degree program after the completion of the internship/co-op