Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer the next wave of AI-driven solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Lead AI Futurist to architect transformative strategies that will redefine industries and shape human-machine collaboration. This senior role combines cutting-edge research with strategic foresight, requiring you to anticipate technological disruptions and guide our innovation roadmap.
As a key member of our executive leadership team, you'll collaborate with quantum computing experts, neuroscientists, and global policymakers to develop ethical frameworks for next-generation AI systems. You'll lead cross-functional initiatives that bridge theoretical breakthroughs with practical applications, ensuring our solutions address humanity's most pressing challenges while maintaining ethical integrity.
Responsibilities
- Architect strategic AI roadmaps for 2026-2030, aligning with global sustainability and human augmentation goals
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing generative AI systems for personalized medicine and climate modeling
- Pioneer ethical frameworks for AGI development through collaboration with UNESCO and IEEE working groups
- Translate quantum computing advancements into practical AI applications for enterprise clients
- Present visionary insights at Davos, Web Summit, and other global innovation forums
- Mentor PhD researchers in neural-symbolic integration and explainable AI methodologies
- Secure $50M+ in R&D funding through NSF and Horizon Europe partnerships
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Cognitive Science, or related field with 10+ years AI research leadership
- Published 15+ papers in Nature/Science on neural-symbolic integration or quantum machine learning
- Proven track record of developing AGI prototypes with ethical safeguards
- Deep expertise in neuromorphic computing and brain-computer interfaces
- Experience securing $10M+ in government innovation grants
- Fluency in Python, TensorFlow, and quantum programming languages (Q#)
- Speaker at 3+ major global AI conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR) in past 2 years