Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-gen ecosystem. Shape the future of sustainable tech, AI ethics, and human-machine collaboration in our Austin innovation hub. Lead cross-disciplinary teams to prototype solutions for 2030's grand challenges while mentoring the next generation of pioneers.
Responsibilities
- Forecast and analyze 2026-2030 tech convergence trends (quantum computing, biotech, AR/VR)
- Design blueprints for human-centric AI governance frameworks
- Lead interdisciplinary labs prototyping climate-positive technologies
- Develop foresight frameworks for ethical autonomous systems
- Curate strategic partnerships with NASA, MIT Media Lab, and WHO
- Author thought leadership on post-scarcity economics
- Mentor fellows in exponential innovation methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or Transdisciplinary Sciences
- 8+ years in strategic foresight at Fortune 500 or NASA/DoD
- Published research on quantum-social impact modeling
- Expertise in scenario planning for climate adaptation
- Proficiency in AI ethics frameworks (EU AI Act, NIST RMF)
- Track record scaling exponential technologies (portfolio required)
- Fluency in 3+ languages including Mandarin or Arabic