The ideal candidate is intellectually broad, experimentally strong, and highly autonomous, with strong research judgment, a track record of publishing at leading AI venues, and the ability to identify impactful problems, develop original ideas collaboratively, and mentor junior researchers. Demonstrated ability to convert research ideas into rigorous, complete, and publishable outcomes, with a strong publication record at leading machine-learning venues such as NeurIPS, ICML, and ICLR, or comparable peer-reviewed venues.