Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc. at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking visionary AI Futurist Research Leads to architect next-generation systems that will redefine human-machine collaboration. This role blends cutting-edge machine learning with strategic foresight to develop autonomous frameworks that anticipate global challenges. You'll work in our state-of-the-art quantum-enabled labs, collaborating with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to create ethical, scalable AI paradigms.
Our culture rewards intellectual curiosity and bold innovation. We offer comprehensive benefits including equity in our patent portfolio, sabbatical programs for deep research, and dedicated time for speculative projects. This position reports directly to our Chief Futurist and includes budget authority for experimental initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Architect AI roadmaps targeting 2026 societal and technological inflection points
- Lead cross-disciplinary teams in developing predictive autonomy frameworks
- Research quantum-AI integration for computational breakthroughs
- Author white papers on ethical AI governance for emerging economies
- Partner with governments on AI policy frameworks for 2030 readiness
- Secure $5M+ in research grants through NSF and DARPA channels
- Mentor PhD fellows in speculative AI methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science/AI with 8+ years of research leadership
- Published work in top-tier venues (NeurIPS, ICML, Nature AI)
- Expertise in transformer architectures and generative modeling
- Experience securing federal research grants ($2M+)
- Deep understanding of quantum computing fundamentals
- Portfolio of deployed AI systems affecting 1M+ users
- Clearance for government-level security protocols
- Fluency in Python, TensorFlow, and quantum SDKs