Research Scientist Intern, Applied Perception Science; PhD
Listed on 2026-06-05
-
Research/Development
Research Scientist, Data Scientist
Summary
We are seeking a Research Scientist Intern with expertise in human visual perception, AR display technologies, and computational modeling. This role sits at the intersection of vision science and engineering, with access to hardware, sensors, and resources to pursue fundamental and applied research 'll tackle questions about how humans perceive the visual world during naturalistic behavior via psychophysical, statistical, and computational methods in order to inform perceptually-aligned system architectures and algorithms.
Our internships are twelve (12) to twenty-four (24) weeks long and we have various start dates throughout the year.
Build and analyze datasets of visual input during naturalistic behavior
Design and conduct psychophysical experiments
Develop computational and statistical models of visual perception
Leverage AI workflows across the entire research, development, and prototyping stack
Translate research findings into guidance for product architecture and design
Experience presenting research findings to technical and non-technical audiences
Collaborate cross-functionally with researchers and engineers
Currently pursuing a PhD in Vision Science, Perceptual Psychology, Computational Neuroscience, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or related field
Experience with psychophysical, computational, or statistical approaches to perception
Experience designing and conducting human behavioral experiments
Experience creating rapid prototype scientific software and work with hardware
Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
Intent to return to degree program after completion of the internship/co‑op
Demonstrated experience developing novel research approaches
Demonstrated knowledge in mathematical statistics and ML fundamentals
Experience creating large-scale behavioral and/or visual datasets
Experience with systems integration across sensors and wearable devices
Knowledge of graphics, image processing, and animation pipelines
Experience with eye tracking or motion capture
Publications at top venues (NeurIPS, CVPR, SIGGRAPH, VSS, Journal of Vision), grants, fellowships, or patents
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
$7,313/month to $12,134/month + benefits
IndustryInternet
Equal OpportunityMeta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at
#J-18808-Ljbffr(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).