Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of responsible AI development. We're seeking visionary AI Ethics Research Leads to shape the ethical frameworks for 2026's autonomous systems. This role combines cutting-edge technical expertise with profound philosophical insight to ensure AI advancements benefit humanity while mitigating existential risks. You'll collaborate with quantum computing teams, neuroscientists, and policy experts to develop auditable ethical algorithms.
Our Austin hub features a state-of-the-art neuro-ethics lab and partners with MIT's Future of Humanity Institute. We offer competitive equity packages and sabbatical programs for groundbreaking research publication.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement ethical validation protocols for generative AI models
- Lead cross-functional audits of autonomous decision systems
- Develop bias mitigation frameworks for neural networks
- Author whitepapers on AI alignment for regulatory bodies
- Mentor ethics research fellows using VR simulation environments
- Collaborate with quantum AI teams on ethical constraints
- Present findings at global AI ethics summits
Qualifications
- PhD in Ethics, Philosophy, or Cognitive Science with AI specialization
- 5+ years researching AI alignment or algorithmic fairness
- Publication record in top-tier AI ethics journals (e.g., Ethics and Information Technology)
- Expertise in causal inference frameworks for bias detection
- Experience with federated learning privacy preservation
- Understanding of post-quantum cryptography implications
- Proficiency in Python/R for ethical algorithm development