Job Description
Join 2026 Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's disruption. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging technologies and societal shifts, transforming them into actionable blueprints for our next-gen ventures. This role sits at the intersection of AI ethics, quantum computing, and sustainable innovation, where your insights will shape products that impact billions.
As a thought leader in our Innovation Division, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and UN sustainability experts to build the future's foundational frameworks. Your work will directly influence how humanity navigates climate resilience, digital consciousness, and interstellar exploration.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies with 5-10 year market potential
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps for quantum AI, bio-integrated systems, and climate tech
- Partner with C-suite executives to future-proof product portfolios and investment strategies
- Deliver keynote speeches at Davos and TED-style forums on emerging paradigm shifts
- Build cross-disciplinary labs combining neurotechnology, synthetic biology, and decentralized governance
- Author seminal white papers cited by World Economic Forum and NASA
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent with 10+ years in innovation strategy
- Published author in Future Journal or peer-reviewed foresight publications
- Proven track record predicting market shifts (e.g., pre-ChatGPT AI landscape analysis)
- Expertise in scenario planning for existential risks and black swan events
- Deep understanding of quantum computing, neurotech, and climate modeling
- Portfolio of deployed innovations generating >$50M in impact
- Security clearance for national innovation projects (preferred)