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Meta · 3 months ago

Research Scientist Intern, Ultrasonic Sensing (PhD)

Pasadena, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$7,313/mo - $12,134/mo

Meta is leading a cutting-edge investigation in ultrasonic sensing with applications for AR/VR. In this position, you will join Meta's ultrasonic sensing team to investigate the propagation of ultrasonic waves in complex media using both experiments and simulations.

Computer Software

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Design and perform experiments to study wave propagation through complex media

Conduct experiments using ultrasonic transducers, laser vibrometers and/or mechanical testing techniques

Collect and analyze data from experiments using MATLAB, Python, or other software tools

Collaborate with researchers to develop computational models of wave propagation through complex media

Participate in team meetings and contribute to the development of research ideas and plans

Prepare reports and presentations on the results of experiments and modeling efforts

Assist with the maintenance and upkeep of laboratory equipment and facilities

Attend relevant seminars, workshops, and conferences to expand knowledge and skills

Qualification

In PhysicsExperimental techniques for wave propagationAcoustic signal processingProgramming in MATLABPythonUltrasound guided wavesFinite-element acoustics modelingUltrasound transducer designCharacterizing viscoelastic materialsCAD programsTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a PhD degree in Physics, Engineering, or Mechanics or relevant technical field

Experience with experimental techniques to study wave propagation through solid materials, including, but not limited to, ultrasound imaging, ultrasound Doppler, quantitative ultrasound, acoustic exposimetry, or laser Doppler vibrometry

Experience with acoustic signal processing including, but not limited to, 2D Fourier transform, Radon transform, Ricker wavelet decomposition, dispersion relation estimation, time reversal, beam forming, or surface-wave inversion methods

Experience with ultrasound guided waves and ultrasonic waveguide design

Experience with programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, or C++

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

Preferred

Experience working and communicating cross functionally in a team environment

Experience with ultrasound non-destructive evaluation

Experience with finite-element acoustics modeling in Ansys, Comsol, or other similar tools

Experience with ultrasound transducers including, but not limited to, coupling methods to solid materials, loading effects, matching networks, or driving-signal generation

Experience with characterizing and modeling viscoelastic or hyperelastic materials, using for example, rheometers, DMAs, Prony-series or other viscoelasticity models, Yeoh or other hyperelasticity models

Experience with CAD programs such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD

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

Proven track record of achieving significant results as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, patents, as well as first-authored publications at leading workshops or conferences