Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we shape 2026 and beyond. We're seeking an AI Futurist Research Lead to architect tomorrow's intelligent systems today. In this pivotal role, you'll pioneer breakthrough AI paradigms that will redefine industries and human potential. Our state-of-the-art incubator offers unparalleled resources to transform visionary concepts into reality.
As a thought leader in our Innovation Nexus, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, quantum computing pioneers, and neurotech experts to develop next-generation AI architectures. This position combines deep technical expertise with strategic foresight, requiring both hands-on R&D and high-stakes stakeholder engagement.
Responsibilities
- Lead research into emergent AI paradigms (AGI, neuromorphic computing, quantum neural networks)
- Develop ethical frameworks for autonomous systems operating in 2026+ environments
- Architect AI-human symbiosis protocols for healthcare, climate modeling, and space exploration
- Present findings to C-suite executives, UN tech councils, and venture capital consortiums
- Oversee cross-disciplinary teams of robotics engineers, neuroscientists, and ethicists
- Secure $10M+ in government and private research grants annually
- Author white papers that shape global AI policy discourse
Qualifications
- PhD in AI, Computational Neuroscience, or Quantum Computing (or equivalent breakthrough research)
- Published 50+ peer-reviewed papers in top-tier journals (NeurIPS, Nature AI)
- Proven track record of scaling AI systems from prototype to global deployment
- Expertise in federated learning, differential privacy, and adversarial robustness
- Experience securing $5M+ in research funding
- Deep understanding of ISO 42001 and EU AI Act compliance frameworks
- Public speaking record at Davos, TED, or equivalent high-impact forums