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Research Scientist Intern, Optics & Photonics Modeling, (PhD)

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Meta

Feb 12

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Software Engineering
  • Cork

Requirements

  • Currently has or is in the process of obtaining a Ph.D. degree in Optical Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Physics, Computational Imaging, Applied Physics, or relevant technical field.
  • Must obtain work authorization in 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 of optical research: computational optics, photonic device, or microLED.
  • 2+ years experience in wave optics, polarization optics, or geometrical optics, emphasizing modeling and simulation.
  • 2+ years hands on experience with one of the following optical simulation algorithms: RCWA, FDTD, FEM, adjoint method, or similar.
  • 2+ years experience with scientific programming languages such as Matlab, Python or similar.
  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • 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 or in high-impact journals such as those published by SPIE, OPTICA, IEEE, ACES, or similar.
  • Experience working and communicating cross functionally in a team environment.
  • Some experience with computational optimization algorithms such as Bayesian optimization, stochastic global optimisation methods, evolutionary algorithms, and local search techniques e.g., gradient descent etc.
  • Some experience with optical design programs or raytracing tools such as Zemax OpticStudio, Code V, LightTools, FRED, or similar.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with an optical modeling team to investigate optical performance of microLEDs.
  • Explore the application of at least one of the following: wave optics, polarization optics, geometrical optics.
  • Simulate the propagation of light through nano-photonic devices and components.
  • This position will have an emphasis of advanced modeling and simulations to prove new concepts in optics design.
  • Compare and use measurement results to feedback into the optics design workstream.
  • Collaborate with researchers and cross-functional partners including communicating research plans, progress, and results.
  • Present and discuss results in cross functional forums.
  • Publish research results and contribute to research that can be applied to microLED development.

Meta

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Mission & Purpose

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology.