Job Description
Join NextGen Innovations as a 2026 Futurist Strategist and architect the future of human-machine collaboration. We're seeking visionary minds to decode emerging technological paradigms and design scalable frameworks for the post-quantum era. This role sits at the intersection of AI ethics, neurotech integration, and sustainable innovation—where your insights will directly shape how humanity navigates the next frontier of technological evolution.
In our Austin-based innovation hub, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, neuroscientists, and AI pioneers to develop the strategic blueprints for 2026 and beyond. We offer unparalleled resources, including our proprietary Quantum Neural Interface lab and access to $500M in R&D funding.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for AI-human symbiosis in post-quantum ecosystems
- Design ethical governance frameworks for autonomous neural interfaces
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen human-computer interaction paradigms
- Produce strategic roadmaps for sustainable tech adoption in 2026-2030
- Partner with UN Global Pulse to align innovations with SDG targets
- Present findings at Davos and World Economic Forum summits
- Mentor emerging futurists through our Quantum Leap Fellowship program
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Cognitive Science, or Quantum Computing (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight with Fortune 500 tech firms
- Published research on post-quantum cryptography or neuro-symbolic AI
- Fluency in at least two of: Python, TensorFlow, or quantum programming languages
- Deep understanding of UN Sustainable Development Goals tech implications
- Experience with scenario planning tools like GBN's Scenario Navigator
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-strategy implementations with measurable impact