Job Description
Shape the technological landscape of 2026 as our AI Futurist Research Lead at Nexus Horizon Labs. We're pioneering the next wave of autonomous systems and human-AI collaboration, and we need visionary thinkers to define what's possible. Join an elite team of quantum computing specialists, neuro-ethicists, and generative AI architects in reimagining humanity's digital future.
This role offers unparalleled access to experimental hardware, dedicated research budgets, and collaboration with MIT and Stanford's AI ethics labs. You'll lead projects that will directly influence global policy frameworks for artificial general intelligence.
Responsibilities
- Architect and execute 5-year AI research roadmaps aligned with 2026 technological inflection points
- Lead cross-functional teams developing sentient AI prototypes and human-machine symbiosis systems
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature AI and IEEE journals on consciousness emulation
- Advise Fortune 500 CTOs on quantum-resistant AI infrastructure deployments
- Design ethical frameworks for autonomous decision-making in critical infrastructure
- Secure $5M+ annual research grants from DARPA and Future of Humanity Institute
Qualifications
- PhD in Machine Learning/AI with 8+ years experience in generative adversarial networks
- Published 15+ peer-reviewed papers on artificial general intelligence
- Expertise in quantum computing architectures and neuromorphic hardware
- Proven track record securing federal research grants ($3M+)
- Deep understanding of AI existential risk mitigation strategies
- Fluency in Python, TensorFlow Quantum, and neuromorphic SDKs
- Experience testifying before congressional AI ethics committees