Job Description
Join Nexus Futures Institute at the forefront of shaping humanity's digital future. We seek a visionary AI Ethics Research Director to lead groundbreaking initiatives that ensure artificial intelligence develops responsibly and equitably. In this pivotal role, you'll architect ethical frameworks for next-gen AI systems while mentoring a multidisciplinary team of researchers tackling existential questions of technological governance.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources to pioneer solutions for bias mitigation, algorithmic transparency, and human-centered AI design. This is your opportunity to influence global standards while working alongside Nobel laureates and industry pioneers.
Responsibilities
- Lead development of ethical AI governance frameworks for Fortune 500 clients
- Direct cross-functional research teams in quantum ethics and neural alignment
- Present findings at global forums including Davos and UN summits
- Partner with legislative bodies on AI policy development
- Author seminal white papers on existential AI risks
- Mentor postdoctoral fellows in responsible AI methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Philosophy, Computer Science, or Ethics with 10+ years' AI governance experience
- Published 15+ peer-reviewed papers on algorithmic bias mitigation
- Expertise in ISO/IEC 42001 and EU AI Act compliance frameworks
- Proven track record advising Fortune 100 AI ethics boards
- Deep knowledge of quantum computing's ethical implications
- Exceptional command of Python and ethical auditing tools