Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological evolution. We're seeking a visionary AI Futurist to shape the next wave of human-machine symbiosis. This role blends cutting-edge AI research with strategic foresight to develop 2026-ready solutions that redefine industries. You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams in prototyping quantum-entangled neural interfaces, predictive economic models, and sentient AI frameworks. Our incubator-style environment offers unparalleled resources to transform theoretical concepts into tangible innovations.
Why Nexus? We're not just building technology—we're architecting the future. With 15+ patents in emergent AI and partnerships with NASA and MIT, our work directly influences global tech trajectories. Your ideas here become tomorrow's standards.
Responsibilities
- Architect and deploy next-gen AI systems with 2026 capabilities (e.g., AGI precursors, quantum-computing hybrids)
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify emerging tech paradigms and market disruptions
- Develop predictive models for AI-driven societal and economic shifts
- Collaborate with quantum computing teams to create hybrid AI-quantum algorithms
- Present strategic roadmaps to C-suite executives and government innovation boards
- Secure $2M+ in R&D funding through compelling tech-elevator pitches
- Mentor junior researchers in ethical AI development and responsible innovation
Qualifications
- PhD in AI, Quantum Computing, or Futurist Studies (or equivalent disruptive portfolio)
- 5+ years building production-level AI systems with measurable market impact
- Published research in top-tier AI/quantum journals (NeurIPS, Nature Quantum)
- Expertise in transformer architectures, reinforcement learning, and quantum machine learning
- Proven ability to translate complex concepts into executable innovation strategies
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ industry-disrupting AI implementations
- Security clearance for classified government tech partnerships (preferred)
- Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow, and quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit)