Job Description
Join Nexus Futures at the forefront of shaping responsible AI ecosystems for 2026. We're seeking visionary AI Ethics Research Leads to design frameworks that balance innovation with human-centric values. This role combines cutting-edge research with practical implementation, ensuring AI systems serve humanity ethically. You'll collaborate with quantum computing specialists and neuro-ethicists to pioneer solutions for autonomous systems, generative AI governance, and bias mitigation in next-gen neural networks.
Our Austin hub offers unparalleled resources for testing ethical AI prototypes in real-world scenarios, from smart city infrastructure to healthcare AI applications. This is your chance to define the ethical blueprint for the AI-driven decade ahead.
Responsibilities
- Develop ethical frameworks for autonomous decision-making systems in 2026 tech ecosystems
- Lead cross-functional teams in auditing generative AI outputs for bias and fairness
- Design neuro-ethical protocols for brain-computer interface implementations
- Pioneer quantum-safe encryption standards for sensitive AI training data
- Create governance models for decentralized AI networks and federated learning
- Conduct scenario planning for AI-human symbiosis in 2030+ workplace environments
- Partner with policymakers to shape legislation for AI accountability frameworks
Qualifications
- PhD in AI Ethics, Philosophy of Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years developing ethical AI governance frameworks in regulated industries
- Expertise in bias mitigation techniques for large-scale neural networks
- Published research on AI-human value alignment or explainable AI methods
- Experience with cross-cultural AI ethics assessment methodologies
- Proficiency in AI audit tools (e.g., IBM AI Fairness 360, Google What-If Tool)
- Deep understanding of quantum computing implications for AI ethics
- Track record of influencing industry standards (e.g., IEEE Ethically Aligned Design)