Job Description
Shape the ethical frontier of artificial intelligence at Nexus Innovations. We're seeking a visionary AI Ethics Research Lead to design responsible frameworks for 2026's most transformative technologies. Join our cross-disciplinary team in Austin, TX, where we pioneer solutions that balance innovation with human values. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to influence global AI policy while working with Fortune 500 partners on next-gen ethical AI systems.
What you'll impact:
- Develop ethical guidelines for autonomous systems
- Lead research on bias mitigation in generative AI
- Collaborate with policymakers on AI governance frameworks
- Mentor the next generation of AI ethics researchers
Responsibilities
- Design and implement ethical AI governance frameworks for 2026 deployment scenarios
- Lead cross-functional research on bias mitigation in generative AI models
- Partner with policy advisors to shape federal AI legislation
- Develop audit protocols for AI system fairness and transparency
- Mentor junior researchers and publish breakthrough findings
- Represent Nexus at global AI ethics summits
- Quantify societal impact of AI deployments through longitudinal studies
Qualifications
- PhD in Ethics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years researching AI ethics with published papers at NeurIPS/ICML
- Expertise in bias mitigation algorithms and fairness metrics
- Experience collaborating with policymakers on tech regulation
- Deep knowledge of EU AI Act and US AI Bill of Rights frameworks
- Proficiency in Python, R, and causal inference tools
- Track record of translating ethical principles into technical implementations
- Exceptional communication skills for complex technical concepts