Research Scientist Intern, Novel Organic Materials (...

Summary: 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. Required Skills: Research Scientist Intern, Novel Organic Materials (PhD) Responsibilities: 1. 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. 2. Collaborate with the larger Meta Reality Labs Research team to holistically understand current goals, limitations, and bottlenecks in the wider AR/VR space. 3. Design and explore novel crystal growth/processing techniques, with a focus on highly specific components and devices. 4. Publish research results and contribute to research that can be applied to Meta product development. Minimum Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: 5. 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 6. Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and 7. maintain ongoing work authorization during employment 8. 2+ years experience in at least one of the following areas: chemistry, materials, organic materials, crystallization / solid state analysis, optoelectrical materials 9. 2+ years experience with solid-state analysis: e.g. diffuse reflectance, XRD, spectroscopy, DSC 10. 2+ years experience with conducting experimental laboratory work (i.e., demonstrated ability to take concepts, adapt them and translate them to the bench-top) 11. Intent to return to a degree-program after the completion of the internship/co-op Preferred Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: 12. Proven track record of achieving significant results as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, patents, as well as first-authored publications at relevant high-impact journals 13. Experience with the CCDC suite of software and other such as (e.g. BGMN, Profex, Olex2) 14. Experience with Rietveld refinement 15. Experience working and communicating cross functionally in a team environment Public Compensation: $7,313/month to $12,134/month + benefits Industry: Internet Equal Opportunity: Meta 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 .

Created: 2026-02-20