- PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, or a related field (graduating 2026 or recent graduate).
- Strong research foundations in one or more of: recommendation systems, reinforcement learning, LLM post-training or alignment, human-AI collaboration, probabilistic modeling, or optimization.
- Experience working with large-scale data and ML systems, whether through research or industry internships.
- Fluency in Python; familiarity with ML frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
- A track record of rigorous, high-quality research (publications at top venues are a strong signal).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.