Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of responsible AI development. As an AI Ethics Research Scientist, you'll shape ethical frameworks for next-generation autonomous systems while pioneering solutions to 2026's most pressing technological dilemmas. Our multidisciplinary team combines deep technical expertise with philosophical rigor to build AI that advances humanity without compromising human values.
This role offers unparalleled opportunities to influence industry standards through published research, cross-sector collaborations with policymakers, and hands-on implementation of ethical safeguards in production AI systems. We provide competitive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and a culture of intellectual curiosity.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement ethical audit protocols for generative AI models deployed in healthcare and autonomous systems
- Lead cross-functional working groups to establish bias mitigation standards for 2026-era AI infrastructure
- Develop predictive frameworks for emerging ethical risks in quantum-computing-enhanced AI
- Contribute to regulatory compliance strategies for international AI governance frameworks
- Author white papers and industry standards for responsible AI deployment in high-stakes environments
- Mentor junior researchers in ethical AI methodologies through our fellowship program
Qualifications
- PhD in Philosophy, Computer Science, Ethics, or related field with 3+ years of applied AI ethics experience
- Proven track record publishing in top-tier AI ethics journals (e.g., ACM FAccT, Nature Machine Intelligence)
- Expertise in bias detection algorithms and adversarial robustness testing for large language models
- Familiarity with EU AI Act, NIST RMF, and emerging 2026 regulatory landscapes
- Experience collaborating with policy makers and multinational corporations on AI governance
- Strong programming skills in Python with frameworks like TensorFlow/PyTorch for ethical auditing
- Exceptional ability to communicate complex ethical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders