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FlowingData Forums » Tag: jobs - Recent Topics http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Strength in Numbers en Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:14:46 +0000 PhD in HCI for data visualization jobs? http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/phd-in-hci-for-data-visualization-jobs#post-2498 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:21:34 +0000 chloester 2498@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ I was wondering if I could get some advice from this forum. I am having a dilemma. I'm 3 years into a ~6-year PhD and I finally figured out that I want to do data visualization for Quantified Self related apps (e.g., apps that monitor what you do every day). Generally, making data viz for companies don't require a PhD or research experience, yet I really want to research how to represent data in ways that can get people to change their behavior (i.e., exercise more, be more sustainable) so that I can make more effective data visualizations. The end goal is still to make data visualizations, but with a better grounding of what makes them effective. I may never do research again for the rest of my life, and that's fine with me. But I've been told that many research contributions don't have a place in the "real world," or that the only way to generate meaningful knowledge about visualizations is to research it. Essentially, that getting a PhD is only good for an academic or research career, and making progress in the industry require different skills and focus. Is it possible to do both? I'm wondering several things now: 1. Has anyone applied their PhD knowledge to an industry job? How did it work out? 2. Does working in data viz mean that there is more middle ground between the two contributions? More importantly, will my future employers admire that I have done the research and have grounding for the way I approach my work? Will they care at all, or do they just want someone with lots of data viz experience? 3. What other pieces am I missing here? Thanks for your time! I really appreciate any kind of advice regarding this. Consumer Insights/Research Sr Analyst - Mattel, Inc. http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/consumer-insightsresearch-sr-analyst-mattel-inc#post-2491 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:43:34 +0000 oliv0090 2491@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Responsibilities: Position Description We currently have a Sr. Consumer Insights Analyst position available in the Worldwide Consumer Insights department at Mattel, Inc. This position is responsible for duties including but not limited to the following: ' Coordinating and executing qualitative and quantitative research projects, including product development, brand strategy, communication, and usability research for all Mattel brands, as well as occasional special projects. Working with research suppliers and internal research support services to plan and field primary research projects for all Mattel brands, as well as special projects. ' Analyzing research data that is gathered (qualitative, quantitative, and occasionally data from secondary sources), reporting research findings, and making insightful and actionable recommendations on behalf of Mattel brands. Requirements: Experience and Education Required: ' Undergraduate degree (BS, BA) in business or social science is required. ' A minimum of 3-5 years of experience coordinating and fielding consumer research studies is required. ' Prior experience and a working knowledge of concept evaluation, brand strategy, communication, and usability research is required. ' Prior experience in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies is required. To apply, please review this full job description on our careers site and apply online: <a href="http://www.mattel.com/careers" rel="nofollow">http://www.mattel.com/careers</a> OR Copy and paste the following link into your browser to be taken directly to the description and application page: <a href="http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/av/jd?ai=321&ji=2583165&sn=I" rel="nofollow">http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/av/jd?ai=321&ji=2583165&sn=I</a> About Us: Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) (www.mattel.com) is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products. The Mattel family is comprised of such best-selling brands as Barbie®, the most popular fashion doll ever introduced, Hot Wheels®, Matchbox®, American Girl®, Radica® and Tyco® R/C, as well as Fisher-Price® brands, including Little People®, Power Wheels® and a wide array of entertainment-inspired toy lines. In 2011, Mattel was named as one of FORTUNE Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" for the fourth year in a row. Mattel also is ranked among Corporate Responsibility Magazine's "100 Best Corporate Citizens" and the "World's Most Ethical Companies." With worldwide headquarters in El Segundo, Calif., Mattel employs approximately 27,000 people in 43 countries and territories and sells products in more than 150 nations. At Mattel, we are "Creating the Future of Play." Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer Graphics Software Developer – WebGL or OpenGL – London, UK http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/graphics-software-developer-%e2%80%93-webgl-or-opengl-%e2%80%93-london-uk#post-2369 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 03:28:34 +0000 SamBrown 2369@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Software Developer with a background in either WebGL (with HTML/JavaScript) OpenGL (with C++) required urgently in central London by a fast growing online business. The role will involve development of complex 3D visualisations and animations for massive data sets and would suit someone who wants to use both their creative and technical abilities. This will be a very high profile role enabling my client’s customers to make sense of huge amounts of information and make business critical decisions. The company have gone from strength to strength, reinvesting profits back into the business, enabling them to stay well ahead of their competition by offering ever more innovative services to their clients. Joining at this stage there will be potentially very lucrative share options on offer, so the role would be ideal for someone who wants to really make a difference and feel part of the success of the business. The client will consider candidates with skills in either WebGL (and associated HTML and JavaScript) or OpenGL (and C++) but above all you will need the ability to turn large sets of data into beautiful, intuitive visualisations. Experience working with any other 3rd party graphics or visualisation frameworks such as Google Maps API, Polymaps, Protovis or Direct3D would be desirable. This is a very important new role and as such you will be rewarded generously for your efforts. Please apply now for more details. This is a full-time permanent job and I regret that this client will not consider applications from candidates requiring work permit sponsorship, contractors, outsourced/offshore developers or remote workers. To apply, please email your CV to <a href="mailto:sam.brown@engagepsg.co.uk" rel="nofollow">sam.brown@engagepsg.co.uk</a> or apply via the following link: <a href="http://www.engagepsg.co.uk/graphics-software-developer--webgl-or-opengl-c-148-p-3324" rel="nofollow">http://www.engagepsg.co.uk/graphics-software-developer--webgl-or-opengl-c-148-p-3324</a> CEO @ Ochs Center in Chattanooga http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/ceo-ochs-center-in-chattanooga#post-2217 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 08:45:51 +0000 lodgeone 2217@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ The Ochs Center for Metropolitan Studies in Chattanooga is starting a search for a new CEO. Details below. President and CEO Ochs Center for Metropolitan Studies Chattanooga, Tennessee The Ochs Center for Metropolitan Studies: The Ochs Center is a Chattanooga-based nonprofit organization that conducts independent data analysis and policy research to improve the quality of life in the Chattanooga region. Founded in 1962, the Ochs Center has a current full-time staff of six, as well as part-time staff and research fellows. The Ochs Center primarily works with local government agencies, foundations and nonprofit organizations in the Chattanooga region. In the last six years, Ochs has more than doubled its annual budget and increased its work focused on regional and national issues. Located on the campus of the University of Tennessee, the Ochs Center has a nineteen member board of directors comprised of business and community leaders. The Ochs Center publishes the State of Chattanooga Region Report, which provides data and analysis on a range of issues in the region, including crime, health, housing, economy, education and the environment. The Ochs Center is a participating member of the Urban Institute National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership. For more information on the Ochs Center, see <a href="http://www.ochscenter.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.ochscenter.org</a>. The Position: The President/CEO has responsibility for the strategic direction and day to day operations of the Ochs Center. The President/CEO will work closely with the Board, staff and funders in developing a new strategic plan for the Ochs Center. While the Board of the Ochs Center does not anticipate a change in its mission, there is a need to revise organizational objectives and identify strategies designed to meet those objectives, both in the short and the long term. Consistent with the role of the President/CEO as a strategic leader, the primary responsibility of the President and CEO is to identify projects and opportunities for the Ochs Center to use its research and analytical capacity to improve decision making and assist in problem solving by the leaders of the public and non-profit sector in the Chattanooga region. To do so, the President/CEO must be an advocate for the use of policy, research and analysis. The President and CEO must be able to identify opportunities and clearly communicate those opportunities to both potential funders of research and analysis and potential end users of research and analysis. This group includes elected and appointed government officials, foundation heads and the directors and board members of non-profit organizations. In this capacity, the President/CEO often functions as a convener of civic and community leadership. The President/CEO must be able to work collaboratively with funders and staff to conceptualize and fully develop research and analytical projects. As part of the project development process, the President/CEO works closely with the Director of Research and Analysis and research staff to identify research approaches that best meet the needs of potential funders and the community at large. The President/CEO is ultimately responsible for ensuring that research and data analysis projects are produced in a timely manner and meet the highest standards of quality. The President/CEO is also the public voice of the Ochs Center, giving public and private presentations to the community at large and to its leadership. In addition, the President/CEO is frequently called upon by local and national media to discuss the work of the Ochs Center, demographic and other data and public policy issues. The President/CEO works closely with the Community Outreach Coordinator to identify opportunities to increase community awareness and knowledge of the work of the Ochs Center. The President/CEO is responsible for management of staff, including decisions related to hiring, firing, professional development, duties and responsibilities, workload, compensation and the development of human resource policies and procedures. The President/CEO is also responsible for the development and monitoring of an annual budget, with the assistance of the Director of Administration and the oversight by the Board and its Budget and Finance Committee. Qualifications. The Ochs Center is seeking candidates with the following qualifications for this position: • A passion for the work and mission of the Ochs Center • An understanding of and experience with the role of research and data analysis in the development of public policy • An entrepreneurial spirit that seeks and brings new opportunities to fruition • A strong track record of accomplishment in the public or non-profit sector • Experience in working with government, foundations and non-profit organizations • Demonstrated strategic skills, including past experience in working on the development and implementation of strategic plans • Strong communication skills and experience presenting information to diverse audiences • Strong educational credentials, i.e., a B.A or B.S. degree is required and an MPA or similar advanced degree is desired. • Experience as a successful manager, with the ability to attract, lead, motivate, and manage staff members • Experience in developing and implementing budgets • Ability to raise funds, either through grants or through development of project opportunities • Excellent judgment; maturity; integrity; and a strong work ethic. • Demonstrated commitment to work in the public interest • Ability to work as a member of a team The salary and benefits package will be commensurate with experience. About Chattanooga. Chattanooga provides an extraordinary quality of life at an affordable cost. Tennessee’s fourth largest city with nearly 170,000 residents is at the center of the nation’s 90th largest MSA. Chattanooga is located in the southeast corner of Tennessee, less than a two-hour drive from both Nashville and Atlanta. Surrounded by mountains and on the banks of the Tennessee River, Chattanooga is truly a beautiful city with great opportunities for outdoor activity. And it is in the midst of a twenty-year long renaissance. Beginning with a visioning process in the mid-1980s, Chattanooga has revitalized its downtown and waterfront through a series of public-private partnerships. For more information on Chattanooga, please see <a href="http://www.choosechattanooga.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.choosechattanooga.com</a>. How to Apply. Qualified applicants should email a cover letter and resume to <a href="mailto:ochssearch@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">ochssearch@gmail.com</a>. Please reference “President/CEO” in the subject line of the email. The closing date for this search is June 30, 2011. The Ochs Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SocialFlow, Inc. is looking for a great javascript data visualization engineer. http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/socialflow-inc-is-looking-for-a-great-javascript-data-visualization-engineer#post-2159 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:57:16 +0000 skaufman 2159@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Background on SocialFlow SocialFlow is a tool that helps content publishers (e.g. The Economist, AOL) manage, optimize and measure their online social presence, primarily on Twitter. SocialFlow is a part of Betaworks (www.betaworks.com), a prominent New York tech company that invests in startups centered around real-time social media. The SocialFlow/ Betaworks office is a unique environment with a focus on learning, participation, and discovery of new ideas. Article which describes SocialFlow: <a href="http://www.fastcompany.com/1713079/socialflow-tries-to-crack-science-of-twitter" rel="nofollow">http://www.fastcompany.com/1713079/socialflow-tries-to-crack-science-of-twitter</a> We have a system that: retrieves content from our publishers ranks this content by potential performance based on expected clicks, retweets, mentions, and increase in followers sends out the highest ranked content at the optimal time (in the form of a tweet, facebook status message, etc.) measures the performance of these messages, and attempts to improve on this optimization over time provides an interface for publishers to visualize their message performance Ideal candidates for SocialFlow will have some of the relevant skill set and are passionate about social media and networking. We are looking for a Javascript Engineer to help: - improve and develop data visualizations and reporting on the site - provide a consistent feel for all parts of the site - build interactive applications for publishers interfacing with the site Relevant Skills - Data Visualization: Experience with charting libraries (flot,amCharts etc). - Frameworks, Formats: JQuery, JSON - 3rd party integrations: (Twitter, Facebook, Google Analytics, etc) Competitive salary, great benefits. UI-Centric PM @ Redfin in San Francisco http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/ui-centric-pm-redfin-in-san-francisco#post-2125 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 12:24:23 +0000 markacarr 2125@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Product Manager, Search & Engagement Locations: San Francisco, CA Redfin's mission is to change the real estate game in the consumer's favor. Now we are seeking a talented Product Manager to continue our charge designing the best home-buying and home-selling experience on the planet. Our Product Managers are responsible for all aspects of website and mobile interaction from the home page and home search to personalization, and ultimately customer conversion. As product manager, YOU WILL: Connect the dots: talk to customers, flesh out what they love and hate, tell execs, go to the business and get it done. Change the business: working cross-functionally to improve process, working elbow to elbow with execs & marketing to drive the product roadmap. Freely communicate your sweet ideas: creating wireframes & specs to get feature ideas generated, agreement hammered out and said sweetness, built. Ship killer software: Partner with engineering to ensure Redfin products are built to spec. Make tough calls to maximize quality for the customer. To succeed, you need to be: Creative and customer-service focused: zeal for building an addictive, delightful user experience, and the instinct to identify with the customer. Fire: determined to see projects through to the end; you're not happy with 99% done. You hit the ground sprinting and use your killer creativity, sense of urgency and common sense to guide you. Market-savvy: pulsed to what's happening on the frontiers of the Internet. Mostly the really powerful and cool stuff. A simplicity sensei: able to distill complicated info down to its essence, yet give the full bodied taste for those who crave the data. To apply, send a resume to <a href="mailto:Jobs.Engineers@Redfin.com" rel="nofollow">Jobs.Engineers@Redfin.com</a> with a summary of your experience and a few ideas on what you think would make Redfin awesome. Include "Product Manager - SF" in the subject line. Redfin is an equal opportunity employer. Full-time position available. global health stats and datavis http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/global-health-stats-and-datavis#post-2076 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 11:23:31 +0000 ericpgreen 2076@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ My colleagues and I at the Population Council (NY, NY) are interested in meeting with folks who work at the intersection of data analysis, visualization, and design. Motion graphics, interactive maps and charts--the works. We know where we want to go, but we just need to build the team. There are no open positions today, but we expect this to change very soon. We typically hire people from a public health background, so we need to start early to find talent from other pools. Interested? Contact Eric at egreen (at) popcouncil (dot) org. Data Visualization Developer – London http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/data-visualization-developer-%e2%80%93-london#post-2026 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 10:38:22 +0000 SamBrown 2026@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Data Visualization Developer required in central London to play a key role in visualizing vast (2 billion samples+) datasets. Joining a multidisciplinary team of software developers and statisticians, you will have sole responsibility for creating innovative web and desktop based 2D and 3D renders using a range of technologies including JavaScript, Photoshop, Flash, Flex, Silverlight, C++, DirectX/OpenGL, GWT/Google Maps API. The role will give you the opportunity to further develop your mathematical/statistical, analysis, software development and creative skills, whilst working for a company who are enjoying consistent, sustainable 100% year on year growth. The ideal candidate would be educated to degree level in a relevant field and will have a good grasp of mathematics, ideally including statistics. You will need experience visualizing large data sets using a range of techniques. As you will be the sole data visualization specialist, you will have scope to use whatever languages, frameworks & tools you like, however it is likely that you will have a grounding in things like JavaScript, Photoshop, Flash, Flex, Silverlight, C++, DirectX/OpenGL, GWT/Google Maps API etc. If you are looking for a data visualization role where you can deal with massive data sets in an innovative, creative environment, please apply now for more information. This is a full-time permanent job based in the UK and I regret that this client will not consider applications from candidates requiring a work permit, contractors, outsourced/offshore developers or remote workers. To apply, please email your CV to <a href="mailto:sam.brown@engagepsg.co.uk" rel="nofollow">sam.brown@engagepsg.co.uk</a>. Data Visualization Genius http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/data-visualization-genius#post-1943 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 23:28:31 +0000 ellen 1943@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Young, fast-growing digital media startup seeks data visualization or UI expert. The position could be filled with contract work or a full-time hire, depending on talent and fit. We place a high value on versatility, passion, scrappiness, and a sense of urgency. Based in Raleigh, NC, but you can work remotely. Strong candidates should exhibit: -A proven track record in interface design or data visualization -Strong creative vision -Ability to analyze and interpret large data sets (some proprietary, some third party) -Comfort with rapid prototyping -Ability to communicate effectively with a developer -Excellent written and verbal communication skills -Strong project management skills -Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure -Strong organizational and problem-solving skills -Must work well in a team setting and independently Interested? Contact <a href="mailto:ellen@theEMRC.com" rel="nofollow">ellen@theEMRC.com</a>. Quick Turnaround, Big Exposure Visualization Opportunity http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/quick-turnaround-big-exposure-visualization-opportunity#post-1924 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 20:10:01 +0000 tfrieling 1924@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Hi group. We are seeking an visualization developer to help us out in the next couple of weeks. The datasets are pretty pedantic but the challenge is that we have to be done on Oct 20. The project is part of an exclusive conference that should glen a lot of press and media attention. The skills we are looking for include: * Flash * Ability and/or interest in combining visualization with touch systems * Previous experience coding dynamic visualization applications, Drill-downs, slice/dice If you want to hear more or be considered for the opportunity please provide a portfolio or link to example work, along with rate information to: <a href="mailto:tyler@supertou.ch" rel="nofollow">tyler@supertou.ch</a> Thanks! Looking for a data visualization freelancer http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/looking-for-a-data-visualization-freelancer#post-1878 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:19:27 +0000 Denko 1878@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ I work for a global company that creates datasets, surveys, indexes, economic models, white papers and other kinds of research. Our clients are large corporations, government agencies and occasionally ad agencies. We're looking for ways to enhance our research output by incorporating more visually oriented deliverables. Currently have have a project which involves taking "triplets" of data that we've developed, across multiple countries, and coming up with a story. For instance, one triplet might be: - Marriage rate - Divorce rate - Psychiatrists per capita Narratives suggest themselves, don't they? Now think about it for 80-100 countries. Note that we are NOT looking for a map. We already have a map. That's the centerpiece of the site. Instead, we're looking for an interactive chart and some explanatory text. Here's one we did on women's economic opportunities: <a href="http://bit.ly/cUIMhN" rel="nofollow">http://bit.ly/cUIMhN</a> It has too much text and too much data, but it's in keeping with the rough idea. This was created in Tableau, but the software isn't important as long as we can embed the final product into a site. Ideally we would want to set up some filters or a time slider and make the visualization more interactive. (Though a static visualization would be acceptable in a pinch, as long as it's well designed.) You don't need to use the data we supply - you're free to dig up your own, as long as the data is valid and there's a connection between the topic of your data and the topic of ours. There's room to be creative. If you're interested in talking about this project, or being kept in mind for other work, please let me know. I'd love to see some examples of what you've done. Note that anyone who ends up working with us will be asked to sign an NDA. You can reply to me at DataVisualizationProjects AT gmail PERIOD com. Hope to hear from you. Hiring Infographics Designer http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/hiring-infographics-designer#post-1869 Sat, 28 Aug 2010 22:25:08 +0000 jw 1869@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Our company owns and operates a portfolio of online media properties. We are looking for a motivated and proactive infographics designer to create content that we can publish on our sites. We are interested in infographics about the following topics: healthcare, (un)employment, insurance, politics, jobs, pharmaceutical companies, anything controversial. You are responsible for thinking of the topic, doing the research, and executing the graphics. We LOVE controversial and viral infographics. If things work out, this could be a longterm and high volume business arrangement. If interested, send an email to JW(at)EVQ(dot)com Gestural application & web developer positions at Oblong Industries in LA http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/gestural-application-web-developer-positions-at-oblong-industries-in-la#post-1823 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:25:37 +0000 kjhollen 1823@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Oblong Industries is a thriving Los Angeles-based technology firm whose purpose is to redefine the way humans interact with machines. Oblong's flagship product, g-speak, is a gestural computing platform that replaces the three-decades-old mouse and windows HMI with a vastly more capable, expressive, and collaborative approach privileging human hands. The technology first entered popular consciousness via the 2002 film Minority Report, whose scenes of gesturally driven digital systems Oblong designed; but the work extends back to the MIT Media Laboratory in the mid 1990s, where the company's founders began developing several of the crucial research strands that have now been intertwined to form g-speak. Oblong has installed g-speak systems for clients around the world. At this point in its evolution, the company principally serves enterprise customers. But Oblong's ongoing R&D efforts are designed to repeatedly halve the cost of the technology until commodity pricing, together with an expanding ecosystem of third-party developers, results in the genuine ubiquity of g-speak. Philosophically, our work is predicated on the idea that fundamental advances can no longer occur as isolated 'pure technology' efforts. And indeed: it's possible for technology to directly, deliberately embody an aesthetic, to manifest design not as thin lacquer but as a foundational ingredient. As the company's vast project encompasses the invention and refinement of new gestural and graphical languages, programming models of newly radical fluidity, interaction models with wholly new foundations, and fine-grained media manipulation built in at the OS level, such aesthetic emodiment is a central—and delightful—preoccupation. For more information about Oblong (and to see our demo reel), please visit our website at <a href="http://www.oblong.com" rel="nofollow">oblong.com</a>. To apply for any of the jobs listed below, please provide the following three items in an email to <a href="mailto:jobs@oblong.com" rel="nofollow">jobs@oblong.com</a> : <ol> <li>A short cover letter describing to us what you think is interesting about the work going on at Oblong, how your background fits with what we're doing, and why you want to work with us. </li> <li>A resume in either plain text or pdf format (only plain text or pdf, please) </li> <li>We'd like to see a piece of your work. Please include a substantial example of your prose writing, or a link to or bundle of sample code, or a pointer to a mailing list thread in which you submit patches or offer contributions to a project, or a deck of slides, or a link to a portfolio of visual design. </li> </ol> flexibly capable application programmer Broadly experienced and interested programmer to work in a small-team context developing user-facing applications built on a new gestural/spatial computing platform. The right person for this job has at least a few of the following qualifications: <ul> <li>fluency in (though perhaps not actual love of) c++ programming</li> <li>actual love of programming in general</li> <li>five or more years of experience writing code in a professional software development environment</li> <li>demonstrated ability to make architecture and feature-set design decisions</li> <li>demonstrated ability to explicate and document design and architecture decisions</li> <li>demonstrated ability to work well with others and follow a spec where one happens to already exist</li> <li>experience designing and implementing user interfaces</li> <li>low-level graphics hacking experience (open gl or similar)</li> <li>willingness to travel and interact with clients</li> </ul> The primary responsibility for this position is to write code that helps our clients solve big, complex, real-world problems. You might, for example, be working on a suite of visualization and control applications for a huge simulation system. We try to deliver working code in bite-sized pieces, quickly and iteratively. We spend a lot of time making sure that we're integrating our new applications with our clients' existing legacy infrastructures and tools. As in most truly interesting jobs, there's a mixture of exciting heavy lifting and bit-by-bit scaffolding. Some days are spent doing radically new design and development work and some days go towards maintenance hacking, glue coding and contextually necessary wheel reinvention. In this job, you have an opportunity to work at a variety of levels of the software stack. We often find ourselves optimizing low-level algorithms to achieve (say) adequately fast message-passing performance between loosely coupled application components. And then the next day working on solving a UI design problem revolving around strategies for effective presentation of a mixture of 2D and 3D data. We also refactor, generalize and incorporate into our core platform as much of the application code that we write for clients as possible. creative javascript/html expert Responsible for developing and maintaining client-server web interface code for high-end embedded products. The work will first be focused on developing system interfaces and web applications in javascript, html, ruby and possibly c++. These interfaces will allow g-speak programs and web-based clients to be used together in collaborative environments. You'll have the opportunity to wear a lot of hats, though, working at Oblong. Other critical projects that you can contribute to include: the embedding of browser components into 3D and distributed visualization environments, maintenance and extension of the intranet we use to coordinate work and keep track of what we collectively know, and the design and implementation of a more extensive and community-oriented oblong.com internet panoply. We ask that you: <ul> <li>have at least five years experience developing, documenting and shipping production code</li> <li>are a self-starter, organized and capable of working well in small teams in an agile environment</li> <li>are expert in javascript and actionscript, with experience implementing performance-critical graphics functionality and building maintainable implementations of complex, graphically rich web front-ends</li> <li>know HTML, DOM, CSS and JSON like the back of your hand</li> <li>are well versed in cross-browser development (IE, Firefox, Safari, Chrome)</li> <li>are experienced developing with Ruby on Rails</li> </ul> If you have c++ development experience, that's a strong plus, too. Do you do data visualization freelance work? http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/do-you-do-data-visualization-freelance-work#post-197 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:26:08 +0000 nathany 197@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Let's get a list started. I only really know of a few who do freelance data visualization. Leave your name, website, and attach a sample of your work. Getting into Visualisation work in the UK http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/getting-into-visualisation-work-in-the-uk#post-452 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 13:02:56 +0000 SmeeZee 452@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Hi there Ok, I am a recent "mature" graduate in Computer Science (Masters) and whilst doing my course I was told about Processing. Since graduating I have been working through the book Visualizing Data, and am about to publish a couple of example. Does anyone have advise on getting in this industry (specifically in the UK)? I am stuck in a horrible contracting position at the moment due to the state of the market and am struggling to keep my focus on this subject (as it was escape from the job). Sorry to go on... Anyone inspire me further? Information Designer for MA Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/information-designer-for-ma-dept-of-elementary-and-secondary-education#post-373 Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:55:02 +0000 scc9348 373@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is looking for an information designer to help us turn our data on school and district performance into accessible, actionable information. The ideal candidate will be strong in analysis, design, and web reporting and will have some background in education policy or research. The deadline for applications is February 13, 2009. More details and how to apply are at this link: <a href="https://jobs.hrd.state.ma.us/recruit/public/3111/job/job_view.do?postingId=J17350" rel="nofollow">https://jobs.hrd.state.ma.us/recruit/public/3111/job/job_view.do?postingId=J17350</a> Mathematician, Actuary, and Statistician ranked best by wall street journal http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/mathematician-actuary-and-statistician-ranked-best-by-wall-street-journal#post-236 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:45:08 +0000 nathany 236@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Actuary is always up there, but this is the first time I've seen statistician on this type of list. <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123119236117055127.html" rel="nofollow">http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123119236117055127.html</a> I honestly don't really get the whole actuary thing. Placing values no people's lives and injuries? Doesn't appeal to me. New Job Center at The IT-Finance Connection http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/new-job-center-at-the-it-finance-connection#post-199 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:40:59 +0000 CarlW 199@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ The IT-Finance Connection [ <a href="http://www.it-financeconnection.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.it-financeconnection.com</a> ] has launched an admittedly rudimentary job center for people seeking, and those offering, BI-related jobs. If you or your organization fits into either category, send me a posting at carlw@ it-financeconnection.com . Either include your email address in the body of the posting, or have responses sent to me and IÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ll send them along. ItÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s free, of course. Associate in Research (AR) for Software Development at Duke University http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/associate-in-research-ar-for-software-development-at-duke-university#post-170 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:48:40 +0000 nathany 170@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Visual Studies and Visualization Associate in Research (AR) for Software Development Duke University The Visual Studies and Visualization initiatives are seeking an experienced software programmer with visualization and/or art experience to serve as an Associate in Research. The two main duties of this position are to a) manage projects and provide technical support for the MediaWall installation in the Duke LINK teaching and learning center and b) serve as a resource for projects spearheaded by Prof. Bill Seaman. The successful candidate will be comfortable with the linux operating system and some database tools as well as attention to details necessary for art installations. The successful candidate will work well with faculty and students, be intelligent, flexible, and highly personable. Media Wall Description: The Media Wall is a 48 monitor tiled display (12 x 4) controlled by a linux cluster with three cone speakers and four web cameras. The media wall, along with nearby wall space thatâ€™s augmented with speakers and web cameras, are designed for art installations, visualization projects, and engineering projects. The AR would be the primary point of contact for coordinating "calls for participation" for projects for the walls, interface with faculty who want to use the wall for classroom exercises or projects, as well as the technical support person to get those projects installed and working. Prof. Bill Seaman Projects Description: Create a new form of multi-modal database for art, research, and coursework working in conjunction with Seaman, including the development of links to chosen external distributed databases. Add additional functionality to a dynamic website. Responsibilities: Work with student organizations and faculty to get new artwork and multimedia projects developed and installed on the media wall; Manage media wall projects by setting policies, managing disk space, determining rotation schedules; Evaluate, install, and support multimedia software on a variety of platforms (Linux, Mac OSX) Develop software for the Media Wall and Prof. Seamanâ€™s projects; Manage databases for Prof. Seamanâ€™s projects; Work as part of a team of staff and faculty in Visual Studies to share knowledge and expertise Collaborate with visualization staff on distributed software solutions. Skills: Ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects. Ability to mentor and train students, staff and faculty. Strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude are absolutely essential, as the position will require working closely with a wide variety of people. Knowledge of relational databases with the potential to author a new form of multi-modal database. Ability to include sensory information streams (i.e. video cams, pressure sensors, heat sensors, sonar) into databases, art and engineering installations. The ability to install peripherals into a computer system. This could include trouble shooting, hardware hacking, sensor knowledge. Candidate must be comfortable with Linux, have knowledge of: C, C++, and a working knowledge of python or java or perl. Additional preference will be given to candidates who have also worked with the Processing language. Education and Experience: Candidate should, at the minimum have an advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Masters of Fine Art. Interested candidates should send cover letter and CV to Renee Brown (brownrr [at] duke [dot] edu) Questions should be directed to Rachael Brady (rbrady [at] duke [dot] edu) or Bill Seaman (bill [dot] seaman [at] duke [dot] edu)