Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs as a 2026 Futurist Innovation Lead and architect the next frontier of human progress. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging trends, incubate groundbreaking technologies, and shape our roadmap for the post-2025 landscape. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with quantum computing pioneers, bioengineers, and AI architects to translate foresight into actionable blueprints for a reimagined future.
Why Nexus? We're a preeminent think tank accelerating humanity's transition to 2026 and beyond. Our Austin campus houses a state-of-the-art foresight lab where we prototype solutions for climate resilience, neural interfaces, and decentralized economies. As our Innovation Lead, you'll influence trillions in market evolution while mentoring the next generation of futurists.
Responsibilities
- Forecast socio-technological shifts 2026-2030 using predictive analytics and scenario modeling
- Design innovation roadmaps for quantum computing, synthetic biology, and metaverse ecosystems
- Lead cross-disciplinary teams in prototyping next-gen human augmentation technologies
- Develop strategic partnerships with NASA, DARPA, and Fortune 500 innovation labs
- Author white papers on 2026 workforce disruption and societal transformation
- Curate annual 'Future Forward' summit featuring Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers
Qualifications
- MSc/PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field with 8+ years experience
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies (e.g., quantum, AGI, neurotech)
- Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi methodology, and trend impact analysis
- Published thought leadership in journals like Future Studies or MIT Technology Review
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional storytelling skills to communicate complex futures to C-suite audiences
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from AC/FS or foresight.org)