Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're seeking visionary AI Futurist Research Leads to architect tomorrow's intelligent systems. Shape how humanity interacts with emerging AI paradigms while working in our state-of-the-art Austin incubator. This hybrid role combines deep technical expertise with strategic foresight to solve challenges others haven't yet imagined.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen AI models for 2026 deployment
- Develop ethical frameworks for autonomous systems and human-AI symbiosis
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify breakthrough technologies and market disruptors
- Author white papers on quantum computing applications and neuromorphic engineering
- Partner with policymakers on AI governance standards for 2026+ ecosystems
- Mentor researchers in emerging fields like generative consciousness and synthetic cognition
Qualifications
- PhD in AI, Computer Science, or related field with 5+ years industry experience
- Published research in top-tier journals on neural network interpretability or AGI safety
- Expertise in transformer architectures and quantum machine learning frameworks
- Demonstrated track record of translating theoretical AI into commercial applications
- Proficiency in Python, PyTorch, and distributed computing infrastructure
- Experience with regulatory frameworks for autonomous systems in regulated industries
- Portfolio showcasing 3+ disruptive AI innovations implemented at scale