Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we redefine humanity's relationship with artificial intelligence. We're seeking a visionary AI Futurist to architect our 2026 innovation roadmap—where quantum computing meets neural interfaces and ethical AI governance becomes the global standard. This is your opportunity to shape tomorrow's technological landscape today.
As a pioneer in our Silicon Valley think tank, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, government futurists, and industry disruptors to develop predictive frameworks for AI's societal impact. Your work will directly influence how Fortune 500 companies, healthcare systems, and urban infrastructure prepare for the 2026 paradigm shift.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-disciplinary research on AI's 2026 trajectory in quantum computing, bio-integrated systems, and decentralized networks
- Develop predictive models for AI's impact on labor markets, healthcare, and climate resilience
- Architect ethical AI governance frameworks for multinational corporations and governments
- Produce white papers and policy briefings for the World Economic Forum and UN Technology Council
- Host annual 'Future Horizons' symposiums with MIT, Stanford, and Oxford futurists
- Mentor PhD candidates in AI ethics through our Nexus Fellowship program
- Oversee development of our proprietary '2026 Impact Simulator' AI system
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Cognitive Science, or Futures Studies with 8+ years of AI research experience
- Published work in Nature, Science, or IEEE on AI's long-term societal implications
- Expertise in quantum machine learning and neural-symbolic AI architectures
- Proven track record advising Fortune 500 C-suite on technology disruption planning
- Deep understanding of global AI governance frameworks (OECD, EU AI Act, NIST RMF)
- Experience with scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Delphi method, causal layered analysis)
- Portfolio of implemented AI ethics frameworks with measurable impact metrics