http://forums.flowingdata.com/ Strength in Numbers en Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:34:27 +0000 http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/data-storyteller-at-knewton-nyc#post-2404 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:08:38 +0000 dzwieback 2404@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p>Knewton is looking for master data storyteller to explore vast and growing quantities of educational data. You'll be joining an elite team that is building the world’s most powerful adaptive learning platform.</p> <p>You are obsessive about data visualization, a fearless defender of truth in data, and an experienced exterminator of chartjunk. You are a master or mistress of SQL, Excel, Tableau (and the like). You have some programming experience (python, perl, shell, etc.), and familiarity with statistical methods and tools (e.g., R). Above all, you are intellectually curious.</p> <p>Knewton is based in NYC’s Union Square, but you can work from pretty much anywhere. Benefits include Macs with huge monitors, a kitchen filled with your favorite treats, flexible hours, frequent guest speakers, company-sponsored training and conferences, excellent health benefits, equity, and a chance to do meaningful, cutting edge work.</p> <p>Apply at <a href="http://jobs.knewton.com/apply/u4UOuS/Master-Data-Storyteller.html" rel="nofollow">http://jobs.knewton.com/apply/u4UOuS/Master-Data-Storyteller.html</a> . </p> http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/data-analyst-at-kickstarter#post-2362 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:53:47 +0000 fredbenenson 2362@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p>Kickstarter is looking for a full time data analyst. </p> <p>Your insights into Kickstarter’s data will directly contribute to making our product better every day. Maybe you find yourself explaining the differences between INNER and LEFT JOINs at parties, or your Excel skills have won awards, but what you love most is telling stories with data.</p> <p>Your projects will consist of collaborating with both our product and community teams -- one day you may be working on implementing a collaborative filter, and another you might be blogging about lessons learned from a research project (check out some of our stats posts <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/blog/trends-in-pricing-and-duration" rel="nofollow">here</a>, <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/blog/happy-birthday-kickstarter" rel="nofollow">here</a>, <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/blog/shortening-the-maximum-project-length" rel="nofollow">here</a>, and <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/blog/10000-successful-projects" rel="nofollow">here</a>).</p> <p>We’ve just begun to uncover some of the rich signal hidden in our data, and we need you to take us the extra mile. This is a great opportunity to lead the conversation of how people are using our platform to revolutionize culture and patronage.</p> <p>Skills</p> <ul> <li>Background in data analysis, statistics, math, or behavioral economics</li> <li>Comfortable getting your hands dirty writing code and queries</li> <li>Mastery of your data tool of choice (R, Stata, SAS, SciPy, Matlab, Excel, etc.)</li> <li>Proficient designing experiments and multi-variate tests to measure feature performance</li> <li>Ability to visualize your results in a meaningful way</li> <li>Can communicate complex concepts to lay staff and community</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bonus Points</strong></p> <ul> <li>Ecommerce and clickstream experience</li> <li>Experience using Hadoop or other distributed data stores</li> <li>Predictive modeling using logistic regression, naive bayes, k-NN, or SVMs</li> <li>Experience implementing collaborative filtering</li> </ul> <p><strong>Interested?</strong><br /> Send a little something about yourself to <a href="mailto:jobs@kickstarter.com?subject=Jobs: Data Analyst" rel="nofollow">jobs@kickstarter.com</a>, along with links to your work or research. This position is full-time, on-site at our awesome NYC office in the Lower East Side. Your compensation will include equity and health-care. </p> http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/data-visualization-developer-for-pwc-location-flexible-1#post-2354 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:14:33 +0000 PwC 2354@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p>Imagine the power of 160,000 people with a common purpose — building relationships that create value for our clients. This is PwC. Our US Thought Leadership group conducts research and delivers strategic insights for our clients. Some of the work we are most proud of includes our 10Minutes program(http://www.pwc.com/us/en/10minutes/index.jhtml) and Cities of Opportunity [http://www.pwc.com/us/en/cities-of-opportunity/index.jhtml]. We are looking to improve in the area of data visualization because our clients benefit from getting timely insights through clear and engaging information graphics. Our new data hires are likely to partipate in 1-3 major Thought Leadership projects each quarter.</p> <p>We're looking for a Data Visualization Developer who can design and implement data visualizations in collaboration with PwC Thought Leadership writers. This person:</p> <p>- Can make amazing thing happen with HTML, CSS and JavaScript<br /> - Is likely fluent with a JavaScript charting library, like Raphael, D3 or Polymaps<br /> - Understands data visualization principles (Tufte, Few, Fry)<br /> - Has some experience with data analysis and exploration(e.g. Processing, R, Tableau, database tools)<br /> - Is interested in learning of new programming languages and interactive techniques<br /> - Is interested in creative approaches<br /> - Is skilled in interface design</p> <p>Why PwC?<br /> We may be part of the largest professional services organization in the world, but we pride ourselves on being the most personal. Deep relationships with our people and our clients are at the core of who we are. To learn more, vist us at <a href="http://www.pwc.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.pwc.com</a></p> <p>If interested, please send your CV, a portfolio and application letter to <a href="mailto:laura.m.tu@us.pwc.com" rel="nofollow">laura.m.tu@us.pwc.com</a> </p> <p>No phone calls please. Deadline: October 10th </p> http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/real-time-statistical-modellersoftware-developer-london#post-2288 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 11:00:01 +0000 SamBrown 2288@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p>Statistical Modeller or Software Developer required in central London to work on challenging real time predictive modelling and Data Mining projects. This will be a fast paced, challenging role where you will take a lead role in statistical modelling, machine learning and data mining research, developing insightful analyses of multiple, disparate, massive, real-time data sets. You will be working closely with software engineers to integrate your algorithms into the backend systems and also with data visualisation specialists to help present results in creative, intuitive ways. You will be working with statistics and machine learning packages such as R, Matlab, Octave and Weka, along with implementing algorithms in C or C++. If you are looking for a challenging role involving statistical modelling, machine learning and software development working with massive data sets then please apply now for more details.</p> <p>The ideal candidate would be educated to Masters or PhD level in a relevant discipline such as statistics, mathematics, engineering, physics or possibly computer science and would have proven commercial (ie not just academic) experience in statistical modelling and data mining. You should have experience working with very large data sets and should have experience gathering data from disparate sources. You should have experience in at least one mainstream programming language such as C, C++ or Java. You must also have experience working with statistics, data mining or machine learning packages such as R, Matlab, Octave or Weka. Experience with Linux, SQL databases, data visualisation techniques, natural language processing or text categorisation would also be desirable.</p> <p>This is a great opportunity for an experienced statistical modeller or data mining expert to join a highly successful, growing company working on large, challenging projects.</p> <p>To apply, please contact samdotbrownatengagepsgdotcodotuk or visit <a href="http://www.engagepsg.co.uk/statistical-modeller-software-developer--data-mining-c-148-p-2928" rel="nofollow">http://www.engagepsg.co.uk/statistical-modeller-software-developer--data-mining-c-148-p-2928</a>. </p> http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/how-to-write-an-r-package-tutorial#post-2038 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 16:08:56 +0000 jonw 2038@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p>@nathany, your link doesn't work. I think changing one digit does it:</p> <p><a href="http://epub.ub.uni-muenchen.de/6175/2/tr036.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://epub.ub.uni-muenchen.de/6175/2/tr036.pdf</a> </p> http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/search-engine-marketing-analyststatistician-london#post-1953 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 07:40:42 +0000 fhr 1953@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p>Quantitative analyst, reporting to the Director of Operations.<br /> Location London; hours of work negotiable<br /> Fixed term position.</p> <p>This position is intended to add intellectual and quantitative firepower to our existing large-scale online advertising programme. The analyst will be responsible for:<br /> • Reviewing and either confirming or challenging our current theories about the levers of profit in online advertising<br /> • Data-mining our historical campaign information and using their deep statistical knowledge to extract new, testable ideas about highly targeted advertising strategies<br /> • Working with the existing team to translate these insights into action and profit</p> <p>Person specification</p> <p>1) Essential:<br /> - Upper second degree or equivalent in a quantitative subject (e.g. mathematics, physics, computer science)<br /> - Must be able to work independently<br /> - Detail-oriented<br /> - Very proficient in MS Excel<br /> - Experience with at least one common statistics and analysis package (e.g. R, SAS, MatLab)</p> <p>2) Desirable:<br /> - MA or PhD involving statistical analysis<br /> - Experience with relational databases and basic SQL<br /> - Experience with online advertising</p> <p>For more information please email francine[dot]bennett[at]ask.com </p> http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/ggplot2-case-study-competition#post-1876 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:48:33 +0000 nathany 1876@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p>Use ggplot2 on some data. Post your results. Win an iPod touch or some R books:</p> <p><a href="http://github.com/hadley/ggplot2/wiki/Case-study-competition" rel="nofollow">http://github.com/hadley/ggplot2/wiki/Case-study-competition</a></p> <p>Deadline: Oct 1 2010 </p> http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/creating-visualizations#post-1694 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 23:07:52 +0000 Kim Rees 1694@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p>Well, I don't know much about R, but if you just want to quickly kick it up a notch from Excel, I recommend Tableau Public (<a href="http://tableausoftware.com/public/" rel="nofollow">http://tableausoftware.com/public/</a>) or Many Eyes (<a href="http://manyeyes.alphaworks.ibm.com/manyeyes/)" rel="nofollow">http://manyeyes.alphaworks.ibm.com/manyeyes/)</a>. </p> http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/creating-visualizations#post-1693 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:51:29 +0000 nathany 1693@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p>If you want to stick with R, the "R Graphics" book is pretty good. Hadley's ggplot is a good place to go too:</p> <p><a href="http://had.co.nz/ggplot/" rel="nofollow">http://had.co.nz/ggplot/</a></p> <p>There are also some blogs that are specifically for R:</p> <p><a href="http://learnr.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">http://learnr.wordpress.com/</a></p> <p>and sort of this one: </p> <p><a href="http://blog.revolution-computing.com/" rel="nofollow">http://blog.revolution-computing.com/</a></p> <p>hth. </p> http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/creating-visualizations#post-1689 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 15:25:06 +0000 ajp 1689@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p>Most of the projects I work on are for print, so mainly I'm interested in static infographics and charts/graphs. </p> <p>Basically, my job is to take complex economic issues, analyze all the relevant data I can find, create a story about what the data is showing, and then write reports and articles on those topics for consumption by the public, the media, and policymakers. </p> <p>For now, I'm mainly using charts and graphs that can be created in Excel to present data in a visual format. However, my goal is to improve the visual aids I use for these projects using heatmaps, choropleth maps, thematic maps, etc. where appropriate. I want to make them both more interesting and more informative, without resorting to technical language or overtly complex analysis that might confuse people.</p> <p>Additionally, I'm impressed by the open source nature of R and how powerful it seems to be as a statistical package. I think that it could be a fantastic replacement for expensive software like STATA. Finally, I'd like to get back in to programming so that I can more easily pick up languages like Python, and R seems like a good place to start for all of these. </p> http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/creating-visualizations#post-1688 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:46:36 +0000 Kim Rees 1688@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p>Hi ajp,</p> <p>Are there any particular visualizations that you are trying to do? Meaning, are you interested in static infographics, interactive viz, modeling, charts/graphs, something more unconventional, mapping, etc.? </p> <p>Knowing what kind of viz interests you will help me make recommendations. </p> http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/creating-visualizations#post-1687 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:39:16 +0000 ajp 1687@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p>I'm a relatively young researcher at a small university in California who is looking to get a much better grasp of visualizing data and creating useful visualizations. Being young, however, I don't have a lot of experience with this kind of thing so I'm trying to learn on my own.</p> <p>I have been following some of the tutorials on FlowingData to get a feel for some of the visualization, but I'm ready to move beyond that. I've downloaded R and started playing around with it a bit, but the documentation is pretty bad. I'm wondering if any one knows of a place (or places) that would be very helpful to new users to R.</p> <p>I have some programming experience, but it's been at least 4 years since the last time I wrote any code - with some refresher though, I think it would come back pretty quickly. Anyway, any tips (books, websites, etc.) would be greatly appreciated! </p> http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/the-r-user-conference-2010#post-1534 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:47:49 +0000 nathany 1534@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p>If you use R, and want to know what other developments are going on with it...</p> <p><a href="http://user2010.org/" rel="nofollow">http://user2010.org/</a> </p> http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/programming-in-r#post-1328 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:39:52 +0000 DK 1328@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p>Ooooh, looks good. But as I've said before, too bad I don't know R!</p> <p>Anyway, here are a few links:</p> <p><a href="http://www.rseek.org/" rel="nofollow">http://www.rseek.org/</a><br /> <a href="http://www.statmethods.net/index.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.statmethods.net/index.html</a><br /> <a href="http://learnr.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">http://learnr.wordpress.com/</a><br /> <a href="http://www.cerebralmastication.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.cerebralmastication.com/</a> </p> http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/programming-in-r#post-1314 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:03:27 +0000 nathany 1314@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p>In case you're interested in programming in R, the statistician's analysis tool of choice, there's a new blog with tutorials:</p> <p><a href="http://www.programmingr.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.programmingr.com/</a></p> <p>Anyone know of any others? </p> http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/googles-r-style-guide#post-1109 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 14:29:11 +0000 BillSz 1109@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p>Not too surprising, since a lot of their statisticians are from the people who developed S and S-Plus. </p> http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/googles-r-style-guide#post-1066 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:08:44 +0000 nathany 1066@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p>Google recently put up a style guide for R:</p> <p><a href="http://google-styleguide.googlecode.com/svn/trunk/google-r-style.html" rel="nofollow">http://google-styleguide.googlecode.com/svn/trunk/google-r-style.html</a></p> <p>I guess Google is a fan of R. </p> http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/graphical-exploratory-data-analysis-in-r#post-1053 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:23:59 +0000 nathany 1053@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p><a href="http://www.meetup.com/LAarea-R-usergroup/calendar/11043064/" rel="nofollow">http://www.meetup.com/LAarea-R-usergroup/calendar/11043064/</a></p> <blockquote><p>In this meeting we'll have Irina Kukuyeva and Ryan Rosario talking about how to use graphics for exploratory data analysis (EDA) in R. After shortly reviewing the philosophy of EDA, we will get hands-on experience of graphical EDA on a few real-world datasets.</p></blockquote> <p>Location: UCLA Boelter Hall Room 9413 </p> http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/introduction-to-r-slides#post-712 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:49:58 +0000 jsyingling 712@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p>Wow. I've been looking for something like this. Absolutely zero background on the data analysis side and have been looking forward to putting a toe into the water. Thanks. </p> http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/introduction-to-r-slides#post-618 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:17:56 +0000 nathany 618@http://forums.flowingdata.com/ <p>If you're looking into learning about R, here's a good introduction:</p> <p><a href="http://scc.stat.ucla.edu/mini-courses/" rel="nofollow">http://scc.stat.ucla.edu/mini-courses/</a> </p>