Research Scientist Intern, Novel Organic Materials (PhD)

Meta • Redmond, WA

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About The Position

Meta is seeking a Research Scientist Intern to take novel organic materials from concept through to the device level with the focus on the fundamentals of how the material behaves / can be manipulated during growth with an eye to solving problems that arise during scaling. This position will also involve performing a full suite of analysis, interpreting and understanding the impact of the results. Our internships are twelve (12) to sixteen (16), or twenty-four (24) weeks long and we have various start dates throughout the year.

Requirements

• Currently has or is in the process of obtaining a PhD degree in Physics, Chemistry, Optical Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or relevant technical field
• Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
• 2+ years experience in at least one of the following areas: chemistry, materials, organic materials, crystallization / solid state analysis, optoelectrical materials
• 2+ years experience with solid-state analysis: e.g. diffuse reflectance, XRD, spectroscopy, DSC
• 2+ years experience with conducting experimental laboratory work (i.e., demonstrated ability to take concepts, adapt them and translate them to the bench-top)
• Intent to return to a degree-program after the completion of the internship/co-op

Nice To Haves

• Proven track record of achieving significant results as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, patents, as well as first-authored publications at relevant high-impact journals
• Experience with the CCDC suite of software and other such as (e.g. BGMN, Profex, Olex2)
• Experience with Rietveld refinement
• Experience working and communicating cross functionally in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Develop the next generation of optoelectronic materials with an emphasis on advanced design, growth, and analysis, to prove new concepts and understand the potential impact of those concepts.
• Collaborate with the larger Meta Reality Labs Research team to holistically understand current goals, limitations, and bottlenecks in the wider AR/VR space.
• Design and explore novel crystal growth/processing techniques, with a focus on highly specific components and devices.
• Publish research results and contribute to research that can be applied to Meta product development.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree