Senior Polymer Theorist & Materials Simulation Scientist

Meta Careers; Redmond, Pasadena (WA, CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Materials and Systems Innovation (MSI) group within Meta's Reality Labs Research seeks a senior polymer science researcher to accelerate breakthrough materials and device technologies for wearable AR and robotics. You will lead computational and experimental projects, guide multiscale simulations, and partner with cross-functional teams to drive innovation from concept to manufacturability.

Candidates will have a PhD with extensive polymer theory, modeling, and leadership experience, plus a

Qualifications

• PhD in one of the specified fields with 6+ years of postdoctoral/industry research experience.
• Deep expertise in polymer theory and computational modeling, including multiscale methods.
• Ability to work directly with experimentalists to guide bench work and interpret data.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders.
• Peer-reviewed publications and effective written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects or sub-teams and mentor scientists to deliver results.
• Drive research agendas and navigate stakeholder management.
• Collaborate with academic partners, industry consortia, and vendors to advance goals.
• Apply ML/AI approaches to materials design and high-throughput testing.

Skills

Polymer theory

Computational modeling

Multiscale simulation

Experimental collaboration

Technical leadership

Peer-reviewed publications

AI/ML in materials design

Synthesis and processing

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Polymer Science/Polymer Physics/Chemical Engineering/Materials Science/ Chemistry/ Physics

Tools

LAMMPS

OpenMM

ASE

HOOMD

Job description

The Materials and Systems Innovation (MSI) group within Meta's Reality Labs Research seeks a senior polymer science researcher to accelerate breakthrough materials and device technologies for wearable AR and robotics. You will lead computational and experimental projects, guide multiscale simulations, and partner with cross-functional teams to drive innovation from concept to manufacturability.

Candidates will have a PhD with extensive polymer theory, modeling, and leadership experience, plus a