Job Description
Join FutureTech Innovations as an AI Futurist & Research Lead and shape the technological landscape of 2026. We're seeking a visionary strategist to pioneer breakthrough research at the intersection of artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and biotechnology. In this pivotal role, you'll architect our innovation roadmap, lead cross-functional teams of researchers, and transform theoretical concepts into market-disrupting solutions. If you're passionate about redefining human potential through technology and thrive in environments where the future is written daily, this is your calling.
Our San Francisco hub offers unparalleled resources for experimentation, collaboration with Nobel laureates, and direct impact on Fortune 500 transformation initiatives. This position includes executive exposure, patent opportunities, and equity in a pre-IPO unicorn.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute 5-year technology roadmaps for AI, quantum, and neurotech integration
- Lead cross-disciplinary research teams developing next-gen human-AI symbiosis systems
- Establish industry partnerships with MIT, Stanford, and global research consortia
- Translate complex research findings into actionable business strategies for C-suite clients
- Secure $10M+ in research grants and government innovation funding
- Pioneer ethical frameworks for autonomous decision-making systems
- Present breakthrough findings at Davos, TED, and IEEE global summits
Qualifications
- PhD in AI, Computational Neuroscience, or Quantum Computing with 8+ years R&D leadership
- Published 15+ peer-reviewed papers in Nature/Science journals on emerging tech
- Proven track record of scaling research labs from concept to commercialization
- Expertise in federated learning, neuromorphic computing, and synthetic biology
- Experience securing DARPA/EU Horizon grants for transformative research
- Deep understanding of Singularity University's exponential tech frameworks
- Portfolio of deployed AI systems impacting 1M+ users