http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Strength in Numbers en Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:56:39 +0000 http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/leader-data-visualization#post-1821 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:38:39 +0000 lisa k hart 1821@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p>GE open position: Leader, Data Visualization </p> <p>GE is looking to hire a Leader of Data Visualization located in Fairfield, CT. </p> <p>Job Number: 1182874<br /> Date Posted: 08 July 2010<br /> Function: Marketing - Advertising and Brand Marketing<br /> Business: GE Corporate - Corporate Commercial and Communications<br /> Career Level: Experienced<br /> Location: Fairfield, Connecticut, United States </p> <p>Role Summary/Purpose<br /> Over the past year, GE has worked to build the brand and competitive advantage by using design to simplify complex data, i.e. data visualization. Examples of GE’s data visualization work to-date can be found on the healthymagination web site: <a href="http://www.healthymagination.com/stories/decoding-data/" rel="nofollow">http://www.healthymagination.com/stories/decoding-data/</a></p> <p>Essential Responsibilities<br /> GE’s data visualization strategy consists of four separate work streams: </p> <p>-Developing proprietary data visualization applications to tell the GE story, focused on the pillars of the brand and advertising strategy: ecomagination, healthymagination, and innovation.<br /> -Supporting communications and PR about flagship business initiatives with data visualization.<br /> -Incorporating world-class data visualization into product design and user experience.<br /> -Developing an open source visualization site.</p> <p>The Leader, Data Visualization will be part of GE’s Corporate Commercial and Communications team and will be responsible for execution of the corporate data visualization strategy, including the development of interactive data visualization applications and information graphics for brand building, customer-focused data visualization applications and ongoing support of the new data visualization web site. </p> <p>GE businesses may also be managing Data Visualization projects independently. The Leader, Data Visualization will be responsible for providing consultative support to businesses working on their own data visualization projects.</p> <p>Key responsibilities include:</p> <p>-Interpreting data to develop a storyline and creative brief consistent with GE’s overall brand strategy and priorities.<br /> -Identifying and obtaining GE’s proprietary data and relevant third-party data.<br /> -Managing several creative agencies simultaneously, to ensure projects are aligned to the goals of the brand, on budget and on time.<br /> -Presenting GE’s data visualization strategy to marketing, communications and design teams throughout GE.<br /> -Coordinating timely launch of data visualizations across functions, including legal, IT, public relations.<br /> -Monitoring discussion of data visualization in traditional media and blogsphere to identify emerging trends and new design partners.<br /> -Managing awards submissions to ensure GE is recognized for leadership in visualization. </p> <p>Qualifications/Requirements</p> <p>-Bachelors degree, undergraduate experience in design, advertising or communications.<br /> -Ability to analyze and interpret large data sets.<br /> -Strong design sense, ability to lead creative teams.<br /> -Ability to work in a matrixed environment.<br /> -Creative thinker who thrives in a collaborative setting.<br /> -Excellent written and verbal communication skills.<br /> -Strong project management skills with an ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.<br /> -Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.<br /> -Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.<br /> -Must be a team player with an ability to work independently. </p> <p><a href="http://www.ge.com/jobsearch/jobs/Leader,-Data-Visualization/Marketing/GE-Corporate/United-States/Fairfield?jobid=1182874&amp;keyword=1182874" rel="nofollow">http://www.ge.com/jobsearch/jobs/Leader,-Data-Visualization/Marketing/GE-Corporate/United-States/Fairfield?jobid=1182874&amp;keyword=1182874</a> </p> http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/looking-for-data-visualization-expert#post-1794 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 18:46:55 +0000 MIrecruiting 1794@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p>We are a leading interactive digital media company who partners with entertainment and hospitality brands to create new business capabilities that maximize the opportunities of the digital age.<br /> We are currently looking for a Data Visualization Expert for a long term project. Candidates must have experience designing and presenting complex data sets in compelling visual formats, as well as experience with Visualization tools such as IBM's ManyEyes, Tableau, Prefuse, and Processing. Experience in financial services is a plus. Candidates must have excellent communication skills and have the ability to work well in a team environment. Candidates should be local to NYC. For immediate consideration, please send your information to <a href="mailto:elyssa@movinginteractive.com" rel="nofollow">elyssa@movinginteractive.com</a> </p> http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/nokia-looking-for-a-data-visualization-specialist#post-1745 Thu, 20 May 2010 12:33:52 +0000 nathany 1745@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p>Nokia (in the New York offices) is looking for a data visualization specialist. Less researchy and more on the business analytics side of things.</p> <blockquote><p>As Data Visualization Specialist within the Services Intelligence &amp; Analytics organization, you will be challenged to help the Services organization use data in new ways, while establishing best practices and utilizing the latest technologies and techniques. Nokia relies on a range of data and you will work with SIA business analysts and Services business executives to "make important information obvious" by creating representations of information using tools such as, Tableau, QlikView, Xcelsius, Microsoft Office charting, and other BI tools. Importantly, you will be setting best practices for the entire Services organization. You will also work interdependently with others in SIA who are responsible for data capture and systems integration.</p></blockquote> <p>More info: <a href="http://nokia.taleo.net/careersection/10120/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&amp;job=616426" rel="nofollow">http://nokia.taleo.net/careersection/10120/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&amp;job=616426</a> </p> http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/infographic-designerillustrator-needed-freelance-remoteoff-site#post-1619 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:22:39 +0000 Mike Matthews 1619@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p>Maark is currently looking for experienced infographic designers and illustrators to team up with for ongoing data visualization and business process mapping projects.</p> <p>This is a contract (freelance off-site) opportunity effective immediately. To apply, please send your portfolio to: <a href="mailto:mmatthews@maark.com" rel="nofollow">mmatthews@maark.com</a></p> <p>I look forward to reviewing your work and discussing the projects I have lined up in further detail.</p> <p>Best,<br /> Michael Matthews<br /> Design Director at Maark</p> <p>---<br /> If you're interested in learning more about us or our clients, please visit <a href="http://www.maark.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.maark.com</a> or feel free to contact me at <a href="mailto:mmatthews@maark.com" rel="nofollow">mmatthews@maark.com</a> </p> http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/data-visualization-engineer-paid-internship#post-1617 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:11:03 +0000 MURPHSD1 1617@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p>The Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a not-for-profit center for engineering, research, and development. Located north of Washington, DC, APL is a division of one of the world's premier research universities, The Johns Hopkins University (JHU).</p> <p>The Human Machine Interaction section of the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) researches, develops, and prototypes software for solving multi-faceted knowledge-centric engineering problems. Complex computational systems must ultimately present information to humans in a way that conveys meaning, provides a common view into complex problems, and supports decision making. APL offers paid science and engineering internships each summer. The program provides practical work experience and an introduction to APL. Students spend the summer working with APL scientists and engineers, conducting research, developing leadership skills, and growing professionally.</p> <p>The data visualization engineering intern will work on developing visual representations of abstract cyber-security data and will drive user experience design (Ux) efforts by creating software that interfaces with underlying systems. They will work with the machine interfaces engineering staff on a multi-disciplinary team. The intern will create software that provides compelling and useful data visualization, that allows for visualization manipulation, and that helps control underlying software systems.</p> <p>Candidate should have experience with computer-based interactive design in a web environment and be able to take concepts from storyboarding to execution using graphic design software and standard web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and Javascript visualization libraries/frameworks. The candidate should be familiar with user experience design concepts to include the cognitive aspects of data presentation. Desired skills include experience with visualization frameworks such as Processing or Prefuse and basic development experience in relevant languages such as Python, PHP, Ruby, or Java. Minimum overall GPA 3.0/4.0 is required.</p> <p> For most positions, applicants selected will be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include US citizenship.</p> <p>Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, as well as other applicable laws, and values diversity in its workforce.</p> <p>Interested students should submit a resume (with GPA) to:</p> <p>Stacy D. Murphy<br /> Employment Systems and College Recruiting<br /> Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory<br /> 11100 Johns Hopkins Road<br /> Laurel, Maryland 20723<br /> (443)778-8227<br /> (301)362-8248 Fax<br /> <a href="mailto:Stacy.Murphy@jhuapl.edu" rel="nofollow">Stacy.Murphy@jhuapl.edu</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.jhuapl.edu/employment/summer" rel="nofollow">http://www.jhuapl.edu/employment/summer</a> </p> http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/bloomberg-media-looking-for-an-infographicvisualization-postion#post-1318 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:28:01 +0000 Jess 1318@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p>So Bloomberg asked me to put out some feelers for someone with infographic/visualization experience.</p> <p>They are going to be ramping up their infovis aspects and need someone to help with that. I beleive this is a permanent position located in NYC.</p> <p>If you want to be considered, email me <a href="mailto:Jess@wallstats.com" rel="nofollow">Jess@wallstats.com</a> and I will pass on your name to my contact. </p> http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/stat-postdoc-opening-at-columbia-university-in-2010#post-1296 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:34:25 +0000 nathany 1296@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p>"Postdoc opportunities working with Prof. Andrew Gelman in the Department of Statistics on problems related to hierarchical modeling and statistical computing, with projects including high-dimensional modeling, missing-data imputation, and parallel computing. Application areas include public opinion and voting, social networks, international development, dendrochronology, and models of cancer and drug abuse..."</p> <p>Find more here:</p> <p><a href="http://www.stat.columbia.edu/~cook/movabletype/archives/2009/11/postdoc_opening_1.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.stat.columbia.edu/~cook/movabletype/archives/2009/11/postdoc_opening_1.html</a></p> <p>Application deadline is December 1. </p> http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/sunlight-foundation-is-looking-for-a-data-viz-specialist#post-1196 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:58:28 +0000 sbma44 1196@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p>Hi folks. Some of you may be familiar with the Sunlight Foundation. For those that aren't: we're a DC-based nonprofit that uses technology and advocacy to increase the transparency of the federal government. We're looking for someone who can help us corral the datasets we've helped to expose and translate them into meaningful visuals for public consumption. If that sounds like you or someone you know, please have a look at the following link:</p> <p><a href="http://transparencyjobs.com/jobs/95/" rel="nofollow">http://transparencyjobs.com/jobs/95/</a> </p> http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/north-west-uk-contract-work#post-1075 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:40:39 +0000 paulwhittaker 1075@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p>Initial 2 month contract - Onsite work</p> <p>I head up a Business Intelligence team here at Business Link North West based in Preston. Our organisation is publicly funded and non profit making, and we are charged with helping small and medium sized businesses in the North West. All our interactions with businesses are recorded on our CRM system; additionally we also take a feed of all North West businesses from Experian which we join to our database; this gives over 200 additional metrics to report against (e.g. company credit risk, demographics, classifications etc.).</p> <p>The team generates reports, analysis and intelligence for:</p> <p>Internal performance monitoring in the organisation<br /> Contractual reporting to our parent company the North West Development agency and other government sources such as MP questions<br /> Local Authorities and Business Groups in the North West using our BPI (Business Performance Index) data </p> <p>We currently use Business Objects 3.1, xCelsius 2008 (Flash based dashboards), Live Office 2007 (links from Business Objects to Office), ESRI (a GIS tool) and SharePoint 2007. We are also exploring Business Objects Explorer (a dynamic tool for Business Users) and Performance Point (Microsoft’s visualisation framework).</p> <p>We are looking for an enthusiastic technically minded individual with a creative flair to help us create cutting edge data visualisations using cutting edge tools. No particular grasp of the technologies is needed as training will be given, but if you have any previous experience or interest in a visually creative area that would be an advantage. You will be fully supported, leaving you free to make the data look as intuitive and as visually impressive as possible!</p> <p>Paul Whittaker<br /> <a href="mailto:paul.whittaker@businesslinknw.co.uk" rel="nofollow">paul.whittaker@businesslinknw.co.uk</a> </p> http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/summit-consulting-is-looking-for-analysts#post-709 Thu, 28 May 2009 11:30:40 +0000 nathany 709@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p>Any PhD is econ, business, or stat looking for a job? Summit Consulting in DC is looking. See attached PDF for more details.</p> <blockquote><p>Summit Consulting, LLC is a boutique consulting firm specializing in data analysis and econometrics for public sector clients. We blend expert academic knowledge in economics and data analytics with real-world experience in quantitative methods. We are currently expanding our practice, and have opportunities for candidates who enjoy both data analysis and working closely with other team members and clients, and who want to be a part of building a rapidly growing company. We are looking for candidates who can provide expertise in econometric modeling, statistical analysis using Stata/SAS, and/or statistical sampling. </p></blockquote> <p> [attachment=709,127] </p> http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/postdoc-opportunity-at-harvard-dept-of-statistics#post-707 Wed, 27 May 2009 22:02:30 +0000 nathany 707@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p><a href="http://www.stat.columbia.edu/~cook/movabletype/archives/2009/05/postdoc_opportu_2.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.stat.columbia.edu/~cook/movabletype/archives/2009/05/postdoc_opportu_2.html</a></p> <blockquote><p>We have two postdoctoral fellowships available for up-to three years, with competitive salary and travel support. The two postdocs are expected to contribute to active research projects, including...</p></blockquote> http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/dolores-labs-is-hiring-a-developer#post-593 Sat, 14 Mar 2009 10:43:02 +0000 nathany 593@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p>"We’re looking for a versatile backend developer that loves Ruby, Postgres, and scaling."</p> <p><a href="http://blog.doloreslabs.com/2009/03/were-looking-to-grow/" rel="nofollow">http://blog.doloreslabs.com/2009/03/were-looking-to-grow/</a> </p> http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/stat-faculty-position-at-arkansas-state-university#post-307 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:31:04 +0000 nathany 307@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p>From the site:</p> <blockquote><p>The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Arkansas State University seeks applications for a tenure-track, nine-month position in Statistics at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, with a starting date of August 15, 2009. The department is experiencing momentum for growth in our statistics programs, including the recent creation of a Ph.D. Minor in Statistics supporting the university's doctoral programs (e.g., the Ph.D. program in Environmental Sciences), and a statistics minor at the undergraduate level. Other programs in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics include the B.S. in Mathematics, B.S.E. in Mathematics, M.S. in Mathematics, M.S.E. in Mathematics, and an undergraduate minor in mathematics. </p></blockquote> <p>For details can be found here:</p> <p><a href="https://jobs.astate.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1232998134130" rel="nofollow">https://jobs.astate.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1232998134130</a> </p> http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/finding-a-job-in-the-design-field#post-169 Sat, 13 Dec 2008 17:51:45 +0000 nathany 169@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p>Finding a <a href="http://flowingdata.com/2008/12/10/what-jobs-are-there-in-data-visualization/" rel="nofollow">job in data visualization</a> is a lot like finding a job in the design field, I imagine. Viget has a post on such:</p> <p><a href="http://www.viget.com/inspire/finding-a-job-in-the-design-field/" rel="nofollow">http://www.viget.com/inspire/finding-a-job-in-the-design-field/</a> </p>