Job Description

At Facebook Reality Labs, FRL, our goal is to explore, innovate and design novel interfaces and hardware subsystems for the next generation of augmented, virtual, and mixed-reality experiences. We are looking for a skilled and motivated E-Textiles Research Scientist to join our team, whose mission is to work with a broad range of multidisciplinary research to advance the state-of the-art for wearable interaction devices. We are specifically looking for a candidate with broad systems-level knowledge in softgoods construction, strong fundamentals in novel electronic materials and textiles, and who can work with a team of researchers who are working in haptic rendering techniques, psyhophysics, and AR/VR specific human-computer-interaction paradigms. More broadly, the chosen candidate will work with a diverse and highly interdisciplinary team of researchers, designers, and engineers, and will have access to cutting edge technology, resources, and testing facilities. FRL is devoted to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In addition, FRL promotes employee growth through career and personal development programs, including Employee Resource Groups (e.g., Latin@, Pride@, Women@), diversity and inclusion programs, training (through the Facebook Learning & Development program), family leave, and mentorship programs (e.g., Lean-In Circles).

Research Scientist, E-Textiles (PhD) Responsibilities

* Drive e-textile research to support wearable interaction devices for AR/VR

* Frame, scope, plan, and execute, multidisciplinary systems-level research aligned with broader research strategy

* Work with researchers, designers, engineers, and other roles, to explore and enable high-value AR/VR interactions and test critical hypotheses

* Connect and drive collaborations with academic and industry labs to advance research in relevant areas

* Thrive in a dynamic, ambiguous, and cross-disciplinary environment

Minimum Qualifications

* Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a PhD degree in a field related to wearable devices and textiles, such as textile science, polymer and materials science, mechanical or electrical engineering

* 4+ years experience with novel materials and approaches to softgoods construction

* 4+ years experience working with electronic materials, such as integration of wearable sensors and electronic components

* 4+ years experience in at least 1 textile manufacturing technique such as spinning, knitting, weaving, nonwovens and garment construction methods

* Track record of achieving results, including first-authored conference/journal publications or public presentations

* Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment

Preferred Qualifications

* 2+ years of experience with lamination, bonding, and/or leatherworking for wearable products.

* 2+ years experience working with manufacturing scale textile equipment.

* 2+ years experience working on mechanical or electrical research for textiles.

* Demonstrates fundamental understanding of electrical requirements and their translation to textiles and wearables if no EE background.

* Strong understanding of the mechanical relationship between the product and the body.

* Interpersonal skills, cross-group collaboration, and cross-culture collaboration.

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