Job Description
Shape humanity's digital future as our pioneering AI Ethicist & Futurist at Horizon Labs. We're seeking a visionary leader to navigate the ethical frontiers of artificial intelligence while architecting sustainable 2026+ tech frameworks. Join our multidisciplinary team at the intersection of philosophy, technology, and policy to build AI systems that prioritize human dignity, equity, and planetary resilience.
This hybrid role offers unparalleled influence over next-gen AI governance frameworks, with opportunities to collaborate with global thought leaders, publish groundbreaking research, and directly impact the ethical blueprint for emerging technologies. Your work will safeguard humanity's trajectory in an era of exponential technological change.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement ethical frameworks for AI systems deployed in critical infrastructure sectors
- Lead cross-functional task forces on algorithmic bias mitigation and explainable AI standards
- Produce scenario-based impact assessments for 2026+ autonomous systems and neural interfaces
- Advocate for human-centric design principles in quantum computing and biotechnology integration
- Establish industry-wide protocols for AI transparency and accountability mechanisms
- Conduct horizon-scanning research on emerging ethical challenges in metaverse and neurotech
- Represent company at global ethics summits and policy advisory boards
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Philosophy, Ethics, Technology Policy, or related field with 5+ years AI ethics experience
- Deep expertise in EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, and global regulatory landscapes
- Proven track record of publishing peer-reviewed research on AI ethics or future studies
- Exceptional systems thinking with ability to model complex socio-technical ecosystems
- Experience facilitating multistakeholder dialogues on controversial technology topics
- Proficiency in ethical frameworks (utilitarianism, deontology, virtue ethics) applied to AI
- Portfolio demonstrating thought leadership in emerging technology governance