Job Description
Join Nexus 2026 Labs at the forefront of ethical AI development as we pioneer solutions for the 2026 technology landscape. We're seeking a visionary AI Ethics Research Lead to shape responsible AI frameworks that will define the next generation of intelligent systems. This role offers unparalleled opportunity to influence global tech standards while working with Nobel Prize-winning researchers in our state-of-the-art Austin facility.
You'll lead cross-functional teams in developing bias mitigation protocols, deployable fairness metrics, and transparent governance frameworks. Our work directly impacts Fortune 500 clients and governmental agencies preparing for 2026 regulatory landscapes.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement ethical AI governance frameworks for autonomous systems
- Lead cross-functional research teams in bias detection algorithm development
- Partner with policy experts to shape 2026 AI regulatory compliance strategies
- Develop deployable fairness metrics for high-stakes industry applications
- Author white papers on emerging ethical challenges in generative AI
- Present findings at global tech summits including Web Summit and AI World Congress
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Ethics, or related field with 5+ years research experience
- Published work in top-tier AI ethics conferences (NeurIPS, ICML)
- Expertise in fairness-aware machine learning and adversarial debiasing
- Experience collaborating with regulatory bodies (NIST, EU AI Act committees)
- Strong programming skills in Python with ML framework proficiency
- Demonstrated track record of translating ethical principles into technical solutions