Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect the next decade of human progress. This role demands a rare blend of technological foresight, systemic thinking, and human-centric design. You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams to prototype sustainable solutions for climate resilience, AI ethics, and interplanetary habitation. Our Austin headquarters features a living lab with quantum computing resources and biometric innovation suites. This isn't just a job—it's your chance to redefine humanity's trajectory.
Responsibilities
- Develop horizon-scanning frameworks for emerging tech disruptions (2025-2030)
- Lead interdisciplinary R&D projects in synthetic biology and quantum AI
- Design ethical governance protocols for autonomous systems
- Produce annual 'State of 2026' trend reports for global stakeholders
- Prototype climate-positive infrastructure solutions
- Curate partnerships with NASA, MIT Media Lab, and WHO
- Mentor junior futurists in transdisciplinary methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent experience
- Portfolio demonstrating 10+ years of predictive modeling
- Published research on AI alignment or climate adaptation
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (STEEP, Delphi)
- Certification in Systems Dynamics Modeling
- Experience with quantum computing interfaces
- Fluency in Mandarin and Spanish
- Track record of securing $5M+ innovation grants