Job Description
Shape the ethical frontier of artificial intelligence in 2026. Nexus Institute seeks a visionary AI Ethics Research Lead to pioneer responsible AI frameworks that will define tomorrow's technological landscape. Join our multidisciplinary team at the intersection of philosophy, computer science, and policy to ensure AI development advances human flourishing.
Why Join Us?
Work with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in Austin's innovation ecosystem. Our lab provides unparalleled resources for developing ethical AI governance protocols that will influence global standards by 2026.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement ethical AI governance frameworks for autonomous systems
- Lead cross-functional teams in bias mitigation algorithm development
- Author position papers for UN-level AI ethics summits (2026 focus)
- Develop predictive models for societal impact of emerging AI capabilities
- Create certification protocols for ethical AI deployment in critical infrastructure
- Advise Fortune 100 companies on responsible AI integration strategies
- Establish industry-wide benchmarks for explainable AI transparency
Qualifications
- PhD in Ethics, Philosophy, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years in AI governance or responsible technology development
- Published work on algorithmic bias or explainable AI (peer-reviewed)
- Experience with UN/IEEE AI ethics standards committees
- Expertise in participatory design methodologies with diverse stakeholder groups
- Technical proficiency in Python, TensorFlow, and causal inference modeling
- Demonstrated history of translating ethical principles into technical specifications