Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Dynamics Labs to architect the future of 2026. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to lead groundbreaking research in emerging technologies and societal trends. This role demands strategic foresight, interdisciplinary expertise, and a passion for transforming theoretical possibilities into tangible innovations. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, tech pioneers, and global policymakers to shape tomorrow's solutions today.
Our dynamic startup environment offers unparalleled resources, flexible remote work options, and equity participation. If you thrive at the intersection of quantum computing, biotechnology, and sustainable development, this is your chance to define the next decade's trajectory.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 technology roadmaps across AI, climate tech, and neurointerfaces
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with Fortune 500 partners and government agencies
- Produce whitepapers on ethical AI frameworks and post-human augmentation ethics
- Manage cross-functional R&D teams prototyping next-gen solutions
- Represent company at Davos, CES, and global innovation summits
- Secure $5M+ in grants from NSF, DARPA, and private foundations
Qualifications
- PhD in Future Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent interdisciplinary field
- 8+ years in strategic foresight roles with Fortune 500 or recognized research institutions
- Published peer-reviewed research on exponential technologies or singularity scenarios
- Expertise in trend analysis using AI-driven forecasting platforms (e.g., Palantir, Gartner)
- Proven track record securing federal grants for speculative research
- Fluency in Mandarin, Spanish, or Arabic for global stakeholder engagement
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-vision implementations