Meta · 2 weeks ago
Research Scientist Intern, Perceptual Audio (PhD)
United States
Internship
Remote
Intern
$7,313/mo - $12,134/mo
2+ years expMeta is a company that builds technologies to connect people and create immersive experiences. As a Research Scientist Intern on the Wearables Audio Technologies Team, you will conduct research on aerodynamics and its impact on audio systems, develop novel measurement techniques, and validate algorithmic solutions for AR/VR devices.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Conduct research on how aerodynamics impact audio systems and algorithms from a physical perspective
Derive novel solutions for aero dynamic / aero-acoustic measurement techniques and apply these at scale
Concretely develop, implement and validate ML-based algorithmic control solutions for HW, based on measurements/analysis towards novel technical solutions
Communicate the outcomes of measurements, model validation and developed HW/SW solutions for application in AR/VR devices
Qualification
Required
Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a PhD in physics, aerodynamic or fluid dynamics, control systems engineering, hearing science, acoustics, acoustic engineering, perceptual psychology, psychoacoustics, neuroscience, or a related field with an emphasis on aerodynamics / physics, and/or metric development for evaluating perceptual performance
2+ years experience with MATLAB, Python, or similar software environments for signal analysis and ML-based control algorithm development
2+ years of experience with aerodynamics, physical measurement, experimental methodology, ML and control systems
Experience with common aerodynamics metrics, measurement systems techniques, wind and wind tunnels
Hands-on maker experience for prototype system development with integrated HW, SW, and ML/AI solutions
Knowledge of the audio, human auditory system and experience applying this model to novel situations and predict how the ear, brain, and body will respond
Interpersonal experience: cross-group and cross-culture collaboration
Effective communication skills
Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
Preferred
2+ years of experience conducting research investigating (aero) fluid dynamics &/or control systems
Knowledge of standard fluid dynamics metrics, and deriving new metrics for novel applications
Experience with building prototype hardware + software control solutions
Experience with research publicized in high-impact journals and international conference presentations or publications
Experience in working on a team that ships products
Benefits
Benefits
Company
Meta
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