Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of shaping responsible AI for 2026. We're seeking an AI Ethicist to design governance frameworks that balance innovation with human values in an era of exponential technological growth. You'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers and neuro-engineers to preempt ethical challenges before they emerge, ensuring our AI systems remain aligned with humanity's best interests.
Our Austin hub operates at the intersection of biotechnology and artificial consciousness, offering unparalleled opportunities to influence the ethical foundations of tomorrow's digital ecosystem. This role requires deep philosophical grounding combined with technical acumen to navigate uncharted ethical territories.
Responsibilities
- Develop adaptive ethical frameworks for generative AI systems operating in autonomous environments
- Conduct bias audits on neural networks processing sensitive societal data
- Design transparency protocols for explainable AI in high-stakes decision-making
- Coordinate cross-functional ethics committees with neuroscientists and roboticists
- Author industry whitepapers on AI governance for 2026 regulatory landscapes
- Simulate ethical failure modes in emergent AI-human interaction scenarios
- Lead stakeholder dialogues on moral implications of synthetic consciousness
Qualifications
- PhD in Philosophy, Ethics, or Cognitive Science with AI specialization
- 5+ years developing ethical guidelines for autonomous systems
- Expertise in bias mitigation techniques for large language models
- Published work on AI alignment theory or moral machine learning
- Proficiency in simulating ethical dilemmas using computational models
- Experience with international AI governance bodies (OECD, IEEE)
- Deep understanding of neuro-ethics and human-AI symbiosis
- Certification in responsible AI from recognized institutions