Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as a Senior Futurist to architect the future of human-machine collaboration. We seek a visionary strategist to lead Project 2026, our groundbreaking initiative redefining how technology integrates with daily life. You'll spearhead research on emerging trends, ethical AI frameworks, and sustainable innovation ecosystems. This role offers unparalleled influence in shaping tomorrow's technological landscape while working with Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers.
Responsibilities
- Develop 10-year technology roadmaps for quantum computing and biotech convergence
- Lead cross-disciplinary teams of engineers and sociologists on future scenario modeling
- Advise Fortune 500 clients on strategic innovation adoption and disruption mitigation
- Author white papers published in journals like Future Studies Review
- Curate annual 'Horizon Summit' featuring thought leaders from MIT and Oxford
- Design ethical frameworks for autonomous systems and neural interfaces
- Secure $5M+ in research grants from NSF and DARPA partnerships
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or related field (15+ years experience)
- Proven track record in technology forecasting with published methodologies
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, AI, synthetic biology)
- Experience advising C-suite executives on strategic innovation
- Strong background in ethical technology governance and policy development
- Prior work with DARPA, World Economic Forum, or similar institutions
- Fluency in futures modeling tools (e.g., Delphi, causal layered analysis)
- Portfolio of 3+ major innovation projects launched since 2020