Job Description
Join Nexus Futures Institute at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We seek an AI Ethics Research Scientist to shape responsible AI frameworks for the next generation of autonomous systems. Lead groundbreaking research at our Austin innovation hub, collaborating with quantum computing and neuro-symbolic AI pioneers. This role offers unparalleled impact on ethical AI deployment in healthcare, autonomous vehicles, and global infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Design ethical governance frameworks for autonomous decision-making systems
- Lead cross-functional research on algorithmic bias mitigation in quantum-AI hybrids
- Develop real-time ethical auditing tools for neural-symbolic networks
- Author whitepapers for IEEE/ACM journals on responsible AI in 2026 ecosystems
- Advise Fortune 500 clients on ethical AI implementation strategies
- Coordinate with UN working groups on global AI ethics standards
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Ethics, or Cognitive Science with AI specialization
- 5+ years researching ethical AI frameworks in regulated industries
- Published work in top-tier AI ethics journals (Nature AI, Science Robotics)
- Expertise in quantum-computing ethics and explainable AI (XAI)
- Experience with international AI governance frameworks (OECD, EU AI Act)
- Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow, and ethical auditing tools (Aequitas, Fairlearn)
- Public speaking experience at global tech ethics forums