Job Description
Shape the ethical frontier of artificial intelligence as we prepare for the transformative year of 2026. Nexus Future Labs seeks a visionary AI Ethics Lead to define responsible AI frameworks that will guide humanity through unprecedented technological advancement. This executive role demands strategic foresight to anticipate societal impacts and design governance models for autonomous systems, generative AI, and quantum computing integration.
You'll lead cross-functional initiatives to embed ethical principles into product development, advise C-suite executives on AI policy, and publish groundbreaking research that influences global standards. Join our interdisciplinary team of futurists, engineers, and social scientists to ensure AI serves humanity's highest aspirations while mitigating existential risks.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement AI ethics frameworks aligned with 2026 technological capabilities
- Lead stakeholder engagement with policymakers, academia, and industry consortiums
- Conduct horizon scanning for emerging AI risks and opportunities
- Design governance models for autonomous decision-making systems
- Author white papers and policy recommendations for global AI summits
- Mentor cross-functional teams on ethical AI integration
- Establish KPIs for measuring AI's societal impact and ethical compliance
Qualifications
- PhD in Ethics, Philosophy, Computer Science, or related field
- 8+ years experience in AI governance or responsible tech leadership
- Expertise in ISO/IEC 42001 and EU AI Act compliance frameworks
- Published research in top-tier AI ethics journals (e.g., Nature Machine Intelligence)
- Experience testifying before legislative bodies on AI policy
- Fluency in quantum computing and neural network architectures
- Proven ability to translate complex ethical concepts for technical teams