Meta · 20 hours ago
Research Scientist Intern, Computational Chemist (PhD)
Redmond, WA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$7,313/mo - $12,134/mo
3+ years expMeta is a company that builds technologies to help people connect and grow businesses, now focusing on augmented and virtual reality. They are seeking a Research Scientist Intern to collaborate on novel solutions for AR/VR devices, conduct independent research, and contribute to large-scale simulations.
Computer Software
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Benefits
Benefits
Company
Meta
Meta's mission is to build the future of human connection and the technology that makes it possible.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
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