Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect the next decade's breakthrough innovations. In this pivotal role, you'll bridge cutting-edge research with market-ready solutions, shaping how humanity interacts with technology, sustainability, and human augmentation.
Our Austin-based incubator offers an unparalleled environment where you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, AI pioneers, and biomimicry experts. This isn't just a job—it's your chance to define the trajectory of progress.
Responsibilities
- Forecast socioeconomic and technological shifts through quantitative modeling and qualitative analysis
- Develop strategic roadmaps for quantum computing integration and neural interface adoption
- Lead cross-disciplinary workshops with futurists, engineers, and ethicists
- Author white papers on sustainable automation and human-AI symbiosis
- Advise C-suite executives on paradigm-defying opportunities
- Curate the annual 'Horizon 2026' global innovation summit
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent domain expertise
- 5+ years in strategic foresight at Fortune 500 or research institutions
- Published author in peer-reviewed futurism journals
- Proficiency in trend forecasting tools (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method)
- Deep understanding of blockchain, biotech, and quantum computing landscapes
- Certification in Futures Methodology (e.g., from World Futures Society)
- Portfolio demonstrating 10+ trend-to-market implementations