Research Intern, Human Computer Interaction (Phd)

Summary
At Reality Labs, our goal is to invent the user interface technologies that will drive the next generation of augmented-reality experiences. Our aim is to unleash human potential by erasing the bottlenecks between intent and action. As a Research Intern, you will focus on developing novel interactions and interfaces for augmented reality glasses and wearable devices.We are looking for candidates to work alongside experts researchers, designers, and software engineers. We are open to candidates from a broad scope of relevant backgrounds such as:- Human-Computer Interaction- Computer science- Software engineering & related engineering fields- Psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience- Design- Game development- Statistics & machine learningMore specifically, we are looking for candidates with background in one or more of the following areas:- Human-Computer Interaction (i.e. Input and interaction techniques, Multi-modal input, Adaptive user interfaces & personalization, Mixed-initiative interfaces, Collaborative interactions and multi-user systems, Gesture input and gesture learning)- Haptics(i.e. Experience design, feedback and guidance, Perception, Haptic hardware prototyping, Wearable haptics)- Visual interfaces in AR/VR(i.e. 3D user interaction & hybrid interfaces, Immersion, presence & agency, Locomotion & navigation, 360 environments & videos)- Software engineering (i.e. Game development, Game design)- Accessibility in AR/VR(i.e. Assistive pointing techniques and technology, Assistive technologies such as screen readers, mobility aids, or braille interfaces, Fitness technology and/or exergaming, Game Balancing)- Sensors and hardware (i.e. Prototyping, Wearables, Eye tracking, Graphics and audio)- User-centered machine learning (i.e. Predictive modeling, Intent modeling, Computational interaction, Computer vision)Our internships are sixteen (16) to twenty-four (24) weeks long and we have various start dates throughout the year. This position is based in Redmond, WA.
Required Skills
Research Intern, Human Computer Interaction (PhD) Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute cutting-edge research prototypes to advance human-Computer Interaction research.
• Organize and lead research activities such as designing and building prototypes, experimental design as well as data collection and analysis.
• Collaborate with dynamic teams of engineers, designers and researchers.
• Communicate research activities and findings to collaborators across a variety of disciplines.

Minimum Qualification
Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a PhD in Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Graphics or related field.
• 1+ years of experience with programming languages such as Python, R, C++, C#, Matlab.
• 1+ years of experience design or prototyping.
• Interpersonal skills: cross-group collaboration and cross-culture collaboration.
• Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.

Preferred Qualification
Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with AR/VR technologies.
• Familiarity with Unity game engine.
• Experience with hardware prototyping (e.g. arduino, soldering, etc).

EOE
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