Job Description
Join 2026 Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative solutions that redefine human potential. This hybrid role blends cutting-edge research with hands-on prototyping in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub.
As a key architect of our 2026 roadmap, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, quantum computing pioneers, and neurotech innovators. We offer unparalleled resources, competitive equity, and the autonomy to shape paradigms that will impact billions.
Responsibilities
- Analyze exponential technology trends (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI) through proprietary foresight frameworks
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps for Fortune 500 partners across healthcare, energy, and mobility sectors
- Lead interdisciplinary R&D sprints with MIT Media Lab and CERN researchers
- Architect patent-pending solutions using our Neuro-Symbiotic Integration Platform
- Present findings to global audiences at Davos, TED, and UN Innovation Summits
- Mentor PhD candidates in our Future Studies Fellowship program
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or related field with 10+ years applied experience
- Published research in Nature Futures or peer-reviewed foresight journals
- Proven track record of commercializing exponential technologies
- Expertise in scenario planning, Delphi methodology, and horizon scanning
- Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow, and quantum simulation tools
- Fluency in Mandarin, Arabic, or Swahili for global stakeholder engagement
- Portfolio of 3+ paradigm-shifting innovations deployed at scale