<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><!-- generator="bbPress" -->

<rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
>

<channel>
<title>FlowingData Forums &#187; Tag: visualization - Recent Posts</title>
<link>http://forums.flowingdata.com/</link>
<description>Strength in Numbers</description>
<language>en</language>
<pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:21:42 +0000</pubDate>

<item>
<title>Parsons Journal for Information Mapping Opportunity</title>
<link>http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/parsons-journal-for-information-mapping-opportunity#post-2499</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:46:55 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Katie4PJIM</dc:creator>
<guid isPermaLink="false">2499@http://forums.flowingdata.com/</guid>
<description>&#60;p&#62;PJIM: Call for Submissions&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Abstracts due: February 13th, 2012&#60;br /&#62;
Full submissions due: March 19th 2012 &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;The Parsons Journal for Information Mapping (PJIM) is calling for papers and projects for publication in the Spring Issue – The 2nd Issue of Volume IV. PJIM is an academic journal and online forum designed to share knowledge about information mapping and its related disciplines (information design, data/knowledge visualization, taxonomies, data analytics, informatics, information systems, and graphic interface design).&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;PJIM is published quarterly by the Parsons Institute for Information Mapping and focuses on both the theoretical and practical aspects of information visualization. With each issue, the Journal aims to present novel ideas and approaches that advance the field of Knowledge Visualization through visual, engineering, and cognitive methods. &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;We are interested in publishing original essays, academic manuscripts, interactive and non-interactive projects, and project documentation that address representation, processing, and communication of information. PJIM encourages interdisciplinary thinking and approaches. &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;We are open to submissions regarding, but not limited to, the following disciplines: &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;•	Visual analysis and interpretation,&#60;br /&#62;
•	Social, political, or economic discourse surrounding information, distribution and use,&#60;br /&#62;
•	Cognition, thinking, and learning,&#60;br /&#62;
•	Visual and perceptual literacy,&#60;br /&#62;
•	Historical uses of information and imagery, and Semiotics&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;PJIM accepts submissions in the following styles:&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;•	Traditional academic manuscripts that share empirical, methodological, and/or applied findings;&#60;br /&#62;
•	Research-based academic essays with proper citations;&#60;br /&#62;
•	Research –and/or interview – based articles; and&#60;br /&#62;
•	Interactive and non-interactive projects, accompanied by project documentations.&#60;br /&#62;
PJIM does not accept “advertorials” or case studies of companies or commercial products.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Abstract Submissions Must Include the Following Information&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;•	Authors (all): name, highest degree, mailing address, phone, fax, e-mail, and institutional affiliation as appropriate&#60;br /&#62;
•	Biography (all authors): a brief, 25-50 word biography&#60;br /&#62;
•	Title: title of your submission&#60;br /&#62;
•	Keywords: a list of 5-10 keywords&#60;br /&#62;
•	Abstract: description of the proposed, full submission, maximum of 250 words&#60;br /&#62;
•	Format: description of the format of the final submission and what PJIM should expect to receive from you&#60;br /&#62;
•	Technologies: description of project tools if applicable (e.g. URL, images, graphics, illustrations, etc.)&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;All manuscripts and essays must be submitted and formatted in Microsoft Word or Rich Text Format. For more information and submission guidelines, visit &#60;a href=&#34;http://piim.newschool.edu/journal/submissions&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;http://piim.newschool.edu/journal/submissions&#60;/a&#62; &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;About The Parsons Institute for Information Mapping&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;The Parsons Institute for Information Mapping (PIIM) is a Research, Development, and Professional Services facility within The New School, located in New York City. PIIM’s mission is to advance the field of Knowledge Visualization through academic and commercial pursuits.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;PIIM researchers and staff disseminate their expertise in information categorization, knowledge representation, information taxonomy development, information logic and raking/scoring, knowledge visualization, and Graphic User Interface (GUI) and User Experience Design (UXD) by developing powerful tools and methods for decision makers and analysts. PIIM’s work seeks to increase decision maker and analyst cognition of complex data sets via efficient experiences and visualizations.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;In both its own research and its engagements with government agencies, corporations and other organizations, PIIM pushes the boundaries of information, engineering and visual design to develop new ways of thinking about information – and to build and deliver corresponding real world solutions. &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;For more information, visit &#60;a href=&#34;http://piim.newschool.edu&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;http://piim.newschool.edu&#60;/a&#62;
&#60;/p&#62;</description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Advice Requested: Analogy for Inverse Relationship</title>
<link>http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/advice-requested-analogy-for-inverse-relationship#post-2496</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:03:52 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>navk201</dc:creator>
<guid isPermaLink="false">2496@http://forums.flowingdata.com/</guid>
<description>&#60;p&#62;I would like to think that they would understand something similar to the graph below.  I know you don't think they would but they might.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.flickr.com/photos/74589039@N03/6717743551/&#34; title=&#34;example 2 by navk201, on Flickr&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;&#60;img src=&#34;http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7031/6717743551_1edb10bf60.jpg&#34; width=&#34;500&#34; height=&#34;321&#34; alt=&#34;example 2&#34; /&#62;&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;As for actually trying to do it a different way,my first thought was something interactive if you can swing it. As the slider moves, changing the Premium Cost,  the Out of Network Cost would rise or fall accordingly.&#60;br /&#62;
&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.flickr.com/photos/74589039@N03/6717743523/&#34; title=&#34;example 1 by navk201, on Flickr&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;&#60;img src=&#34;http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7021/6717743523_40dfd57a9c.jpg&#34; width=&#34;500&#34; height=&#34;267&#34; alt=&#34;example 1&#34; /&#62;&#60;/a&#62;
&#60;/p&#62;</description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Analytical Application Design &#38; Visualization - NYC Startup</title>
<link>http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/analytical-application-design-visualization-nyc-startup#post-2492</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:31:52 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>fromano</dc:creator>
<guid isPermaLink="false">2492@http://forums.flowingdata.com/</guid>
<description>&#60;p&#62;Analytical Application Design &#38;amp; Visualization Team Leader for NYC Tech Startup&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Cross Commerce Media operates Collective[i], a cloud-based analytics platform that unifies a company’s marketing data from disparate sources so that marketers can access and analyze data in near real time and in a single place. Unlike dashboards that merely aggregate data, Collective[i] standardizes data from existing analytics tools, making it possible to create custom analyses that integrate multiple sources. Collective[i] also enables real-time collaboration to share, study and act on the team’s collective intelligence. &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Right now, we are looking for an analytical application design and visualization engineer who will lead the development of analytical applications for a multi-tenant, high-volume decision support ASP.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Because the company is still so young, we all have a huge impact on the development of Collective[i]'s incredible technology. Our ideal candidates will be passionate, motivated, and innovative, and will be interested in working in a team environment. &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;To apply, please send your resume to &#60;a href=&#34;mailto:analytics.recruiting@collectivei.com&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;analytics.recruiting@collectivei.com&#60;/a&#62;.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;For more information about our company and the positions we currently have available, please visit our website at &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.collectivei.com&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;http://www.collectivei.com&#60;/a&#62;.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Thanks and good luck!
&#60;/p&#62;</description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Advice Requested: Analogy for Inverse Relationship</title>
<link>http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/advice-requested-analogy-for-inverse-relationship#post-2470</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:39:58 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>artik</dc:creator>
<guid isPermaLink="false">2470@http://forums.flowingdata.com/</guid>
<description>&#60;p&#62;@kstoneman, &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Just thinking out loud, but how about a seesaw analogy? &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;I am visualizing an empty seesaw in the middle, with left and right vertical axes on either side, one axes representing out-of-network consequence and the other representing premiums. That way, you could introduce some actual numbers in the visualization, and potentially even make it a handy tool your salespeople can carry with them. &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Thoughts?
&#60;/p&#62;</description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Advice Requested: Analogy for Inverse Relationship</title>
<link>http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/advice-requested-analogy-for-inverse-relationship#post-2469</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:22:30 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>kstoneman</dc:creator>
<guid isPermaLink="false">2469@http://forums.flowingdata.com/</guid>
<description>&#60;p&#62;Nathan -&#60;br /&#62;
Thanks for your reply.  &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;I could use a data set, and have considered doing this...although salespeople seem averse to graphs. Of all the audiences available, salespeople seem the least data literate. I got very vigorous opposition to using a typical inverse relationship chart, even without data showing it in general concept.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;The idea of the &#34;steering wheel&#34; was that you turn it one way, one side goes up, the other down, and vice versa. I've done several Google searches and looked at several books but haven't come up with anything that seems to click.
&#60;/p&#62;</description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Good BusinessWeek Infographic from 2011 DataLossDB Data</title>
<link>http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/good-businessweek-infographic-from-2011-datalossdb-data#post-2463</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:51:38 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>hrbrmstr</dc:creator>
<guid isPermaLink="false">2463@http://forums.flowingdata.com/</guid>
<description>&#60;p&#62;Evan Applegate did a good job (IMO) creating a summary infographic of 2011 DataLossDB (&#60;a href=&#34;http://datalossdb.org/&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;http://datalossdb.org/&#60;/a&#62;) breach incident data using a simple combination timeline/bubble chart.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Infographic: &#60;a href=&#34;http://images.businessweek.com/cms/2011-12-22/yearend4_dataleaks53__01__popup.jpg&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;http://images.businessweek.com/cms/2011-12-22/yearend4_dataleaks53__01__popup.jpg&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Accompanying article: &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/data-security-your-information-their-loot-12222011.html?campaign_id=rss_search&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/data-security-your-information-their-loot-12222011.html?campaign_id=rss_search&#60;/a&#62;
&#60;/p&#62;</description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Advice Requested: Analogy for Inverse Relationship</title>
<link>http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/advice-requested-analogy-for-inverse-relationship#post-2458</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:41:34 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>nathany</dc:creator>
<guid isPermaLink="false">2458@http://forums.flowingdata.com/</guid>
<description>&#60;p&#62;Is there a dataset that you can use to demonstrate the inverse relationship? The steering wheel doesn't seem to show inverse at all.
&#60;/p&#62;</description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Advice Requested: Analogy for Inverse Relationship</title>
<link>http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/advice-requested-analogy-for-inverse-relationship#post-2451</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:07:44 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>kstoneman</dc:creator>
<guid isPermaLink="false">2451@http://forums.flowingdata.com/</guid>
<description>&#60;p&#62;I'd like the FD Forum's help in a issue vexing my team.  I work with salespeople, about as far from data visualization and data sets as you can get. So I need very clear, simple ways of demonstrating data relationships.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;I work in dental insurance. We have several relationships which are inverse. For example, in a PPO environment, we create plans with steerage, meaning that the greater the consequence you have for going out-of-network, the lower the premiums will be.  We have used a &#34;steering wheel&#34; diagram to demonstrate this:&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.flickr.com/photos/72942466@N04/6581942567/&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;http://www.flickr.com/photos/72942466@N04/6581942567/&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Recently, several people have commented that they couldn't get the relationship of the two: as the one piece increases, the other decreases. I've played with several different visual analogies, but with no success. My instinct is to use a graph to demonstrate, but that would confuse my audience more.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Any and all suggestions and comments on how to improve comprehension are appreciated.
&#60;/p&#62;</description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Data Storyteller at Knewton - NYC</title>
<link>http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/data-storyteller-at-knewton-nyc#post-2404</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:08:38 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>dzwieback</dc:creator>
<guid isPermaLink="false">2404@http://forums.flowingdata.com/</guid>
<description>&#60;p&#62;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.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;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.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;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.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Apply at &#60;a href=&#34;http://jobs.knewton.com/apply/u4UOuS/Master-Data-Storyteller.html&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;http://jobs.knewton.com/apply/u4UOuS/Master-Data-Storyteller.html&#60;/a&#62; .
&#60;/p&#62;</description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Data Visualization Engineer San Mateo, California</title>
<link>http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/data-visualization-engineer-san-mateo-california#post-2396</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:04:40 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>lbasak</dc:creator>
<guid isPermaLink="false">2396@http://forums.flowingdata.com/</guid>
<description>&#60;p&#62;Datameer is looking for a Data Visualization Engineer for our office in San Mateo. We are a well-funded start-up in search of dynamic individuals to join our team.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Datameer specializes in the analysis of large volumes of data for business users of Apache Hadoop. Our product, Datameer Analytics Solution (DAS), is a Business Intelligence platform for Hadoop and includes data source integration, an analytics engine with a spreadsheet interface designed for business users with over 180 analytic functions and visualization including reports, charts and dashboards.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Position Overview:&#60;br /&#62;
• Research and develop next-generation visualizations for visual data mining and dashboarding&#60;br /&#62;
• Integrate data visualizations in Datameer software&#60;br /&#62;
• Create a user experience based on usability and efficiency&#60;br /&#62;
• Promote open web technologies&#60;br /&#62;
• Collaborate with other engineers to enhance the visual analytics and the&#60;br /&#62;
information visualization capabilities of DAS.&#60;br /&#62;
• Create new types of visualizations specific to big data exploration tasks&#60;br /&#62;
• Perform usability testing using low and high fidelity functional prototypes&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Experience and Requirements:&#60;br /&#62;
• MS or PhD in information or data visualization, or at least 4 years of experience developing standard compliant user interface and at least 4 years of experience in data visualization&#60;br /&#62;
• Coursework or practical experience specific to user experience in BI, big data visualization and interface usability&#60;br /&#62;
• Expert in interaction design and graphics in Javascript (including D3, Jquery and YUI) and HTML5 (including SVG and CSS3)&#60;br /&#62;
• Experience in Java is required and knowledge of MapReduce, Hadoop, Hive, Spring and Hibernate a plus&#60;br /&#62;
• Must be able to independently design, develop and test major features, as well as work jointly with other team members to deliver complex applications.&#60;br /&#62;
• Expert level in standard compliant Javascript and HTML5, particularly D3 and SVG&#60;br /&#62;
• Experienced in , graphic design for wireframing, low and high level prototypes and usability testing&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;We offer a focused, driven culture and a collegial working environment. If you are excited about helping Datameer lead the big data revolution, we would like to talk to you and encourage you to apply.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Please send resumes to: &#60;a href=&#34;mailto:lbasak@datameer.com&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;lbasak@datameer.com&#60;/a&#62;
&#60;/p&#62;</description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Data Visualization Engineer with Datameer!</title>
<link>http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/data-visualization-engineer-with-datameer-1#post-2382</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 18:38:34 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>lbasak</dc:creator>
<guid isPermaLink="false">2382@http://forums.flowingdata.com/</guid>
<description>&#60;p&#62;Data Visualization Engineer&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Datameer specializes in the analysis of large volumes of data for business users of Apache Hadoop.  Our product, Datameer Analytics Solution (DAS), is a Business Intelligence platform for Hadoop and includes data source integration, an analytics engine with a spreadsheet interface designed for business users with over 180 analytic functions and visualization including reports, charts and dashboards. &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Job Description:&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;•	Research and develop next-generation visualizations for visual data mining and dashboarding&#60;br /&#62;
•	Integrate data visualizations in Datameer software&#60;br /&#62;
•	Create a user experience based on usability and efficiency&#60;br /&#62;
•	Promote open web technologies&#60;br /&#62;
•	Collaborate with other engineers to enhance the visual analytics and the information visualization capabilities of DAS.&#60;br /&#62;
•	Create new types of visualizations specific to big data exploration tasks&#60;br /&#62;
•	Perform usability testing using low and high fidelity functional prototypes&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Job Skills: &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;•	MS or PhD in information or data visualization, or at least 4 years of experience developing standard compliant user interface and at least 4 years of experience in data visualization&#60;br /&#62;
•	Coursework or practical experience specific to user experience in BI, big data visualization and interface usability&#60;br /&#62;
•	Expert in interaction design and graphics in Javascript (including D3, Jquery and YUI) and HTML5 (including SVG and CSS3)&#60;br /&#62;
•	Experience in Java is required and knowledge of MapReduce, Hadoop, Hive, Spring and Hibernate a plus&#60;br /&#62;
•	Must be able to independently design, develop and test major features, as well as work jointly with other team members to deliver complex applications. &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Tool Skills:&#60;br /&#62;
Expert level in standard compliant Javascript and HTML5, particularly D3 and SVG. Experienced in Java. Experienced in graphic design for wireframing, low and high level prototypes and usability testing&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Please reach out to &#60;a href=&#34;mailto:lbasak@datameer.com&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;lbasak@datameer.com&#60;/a&#62;.  I look forward to hearing from you!
&#60;/p&#62;</description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Data Scientist and or Visualiser Contract</title>
<link>http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/data-scientist-and-or-visualiser-contract#post-2375</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 10:47:53 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>stewarttownsend</dc:creator>
<guid isPermaLink="false">2375@http://forums.flowingdata.com/</guid>
<description>&#60;p&#62;We are looking for the right data scientist/ vizualisation artist to extrapolate insight from our data, and to translate those insights into immediately impactful visualizations. I have attached a sample dataset to illustrate to you the richness of our data and a full proposal for this project. &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;If this project is of interest to you, we have streams of data on 10 different topics, these each comprise a large amount of data and we would suggest selecting 1 area to work on initially.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;I can send the full proposal, outline of the 10 streams (Sector focused, finance, geo, brands, celebrity etc)&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;This is real time data and we will be used to demonstrate how our platform works and the value of the data when visualised.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Time critical - please respond ASAP&#60;br /&#62;
Please contact me directly stewart datasift com
&#60;/p&#62;</description>
</item>
<item>
<title>PhD/postdoc genomic visualization in Belgium</title>
<link>http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/phdpostdoc-genomic-visualization-in-belgium#post-2211</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011 05:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>jandot</dc:creator>
<guid isPermaLink="false">2211@http://forums.flowingdata.com/</guid>
<description>&#60;p&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Background&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;The last decade has seen a tremendous evolution in the field of clinical genetics. However, although new high-throughput DNA sequencing techniques have opened the door for routinely identifying genome variations that might contribute to a given disease, there are still several bottlenecks that stand in the way of widespread application in the clinic. Several of these issues can be (partly) solved with data visualization techniques.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Geneticists rely heavily on genome browsers to investigate genetic variation in their genomic context (see e.g. &#60;a href=&#34;http://www.ensembl.org&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;http://www.ensembl.org&#60;/a&#62; and &#60;a href=&#34;http://genome.ucsc.edu&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;http://genome.ucsc.edu&#60;/a&#62;; visualization expert Ben Fry created &#60;a href=&#34;http://bit.ly/lBK6wR)&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;http://bit.ly/lBK6wR)&#60;/a&#62;. Although of priceless use, these browsers all have the significant drawback that they can only display data relative to a so-called &#34;reference&#34;. It is also impossible for them to show rearranged chromosomes as they appear in for example cancer.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Aim&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Within this project, we will build a &#60;strong&#62;new interactive genome browser&#60;/strong&#62; that is capable of displaying so-called structural genomic variation and is able to display patient data relative to actual control (healthy) data rather than a theoretical reference.&#60;br /&#62;
This visualization will include several features. First of all, it will be possible to visualize the differences in chromosome structure between individuals. This will be based on a directed graph, and might be inspired by the ABySS-Explorer tool by Nielsen et al (&#60;a href=&#34;http://bit.ly/iZhLi1)&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;http://bit.ly/iZhLi1)&#60;/a&#62;. Secondly, the tool will enable any path through this graph to be considered as the &#34;reference&#34;, so that depictions resembling the genome browsers such as &#60;a href=&#34;http://bit.ly/l6W0dV&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;http://bit.ly/l6W0dV&#60;/a&#62; can be created. Thirdly, it will be possible to simultaneously look at high resolution while still maintaining the context of the whole chromosome. Finally, this tool will be able to visualize different levels of uncertainty in the data.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Profile&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;The ideal candidate for this position holds a MSc or PhD degree related to data visualization. He/she should be eager to learn about genomics and variation in the human genome. He/she will collaborate with PhD students and postdocs both at ESAT and the University Hospital in Leuven, as well as with clinical geneticists and international collaborators. The position requires good analytical skills and knowledge of programming languages such as java, ruby or perl. Knowledge of data visualization frameworks such as Processing (&#60;a href=&#34;http://www.processing.org&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;http://www.processing.org&#60;/a&#62;) and/or Protovis (&#60;a href=&#34;http://vis.stanford.edu/protovis/&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;http://vis.stanford.edu/protovis/&#60;/a&#62;) are a significant plus. The position should be filled as soon as possible.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;We offer a competitive package and a fun, dynamic environment connected to a top-notch consortium of young leading scientists in human genetics and cancer. The University of Leuven is one of Europe's leading research universities, with English as the working language for research. Leuven is one of Europe's most beautiful university towns, just outside Brussels, at the heart of Europe.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;To apply for this position, please send your CV together with a photograph and - if possible - some examples of your work to Prof Jan Aerts (jan.aerts@esat.kuleuven.be). The deadline for this application is 30th June 2011.
&#60;/p&#62;</description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Parsons Journal for Information Mapping Call for Papers and Projects</title>
<link>http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/parsons-journal-for-information-mapping-call-for-papers-and-projects-1#post-2160</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2011 13:18:48 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Katie4PJIM</dc:creator>
<guid isPermaLink="false">2160@http://forums.flowingdata.com/</guid>
<description>&#60;p&#62;PJIM – Launching our new, interactive platform – submit your abstract today&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Abstracts due: May 16th 2011&#60;br /&#62;
Full submissions due: June 20th 2011 &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Already in our third year, The Parsons Journal for Information Mapping (PJIM) has published ground-breaking works from a truly international set of contributors. In every article and issue our contributors present their research, explorations, and implementations of innovative information design. Our contributors form an elite group of experts from a wide range of professional disciplines and academic institutions.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;With this coming issue – published April 18th – we are launching our brand new, interactive publishing platform. The platform is an archive of all past and present issues, allows our contributors and readers to interact online, supports advanced searching and filtering, and provides an array of options to read and share every article we publish. Our new web portal is designed to support our contributors' needs to publicize their work, gain international recognition, and interact and share ideas with our broad subscriber base.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;We are currently accepting new abstract submissions for our upcoming issue and looking for works focused on information design, data/knowledge visualization, taxonomies, data analytics, informatics, information systems, and graphic user interface design.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;If you are looking to leverage PJIM's interactive publishing platform and publicize your ground-breaking work to an international audience please submit your abstract today.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;To submit your work, please visit &#60;a href=&#34;http://piim.newschool.edu/journal/submissions&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;http://piim.newschool.edu/journal/submissions&#60;/a&#62;.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;PJIM is a quarterly publication of The Parsons Institute for Information Mapping – a research, development, and profession services facility in New York, NY. For more information please visit us at &#60;a href=&#34;http://piim.newschool.edu&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;http://piim.newschool.edu&#60;/a&#62;
&#60;/p&#62;</description>
</item>
<item>
<title>R/GA : Data Strategist, Data Visualization (NY)</title>
<link>http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/data-strategist-data-visualization#post-2052</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2011 18:11:56 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Kristin Simmons</dc:creator>
<guid isPermaLink="false">2052@http://forums.flowingdata.com/</guid>
<description>&#60;p&#62;Summary:&#60;br /&#62;
The Data Visualization Data Strategist is a core team member of the data visualization practice. The role of the data strategist is to identify the best data for visual storytelling, link data to consumer behavior and insights, and support the creative and technology teams to build an interactive experience that delivers innovative data representations that are useful for consumers.  &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Key Responsibilities:&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Determines which data are critical to drive relevant insights upon which interactive experiences can be built by applying their understanding of the relationships of data.&#60;br /&#62;
Builds data visualization applications which engage end-users and tell “stories.”&#60;br /&#62;
Works closely in a collaborative environment with user experience strategists to make the end-user interface come to life. Works with technologists to support data creation, gathering and storage of data, ensuring that data are robust and have “integrity” over time and across views within the application.&#60;br /&#62;
Partners with account services and production to pitch and sell-in business to new and existing clients.&#60;br /&#62;
Identifies business opportunities for Data Visualization within client engagements.&#60;br /&#62;
Supports and is an advocate for the data visualization practice within R/GA and represents R/GA at select industry events as a thought leader in this space.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Pre-Requisites: &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Expertise and demonstrated implementation of data visualization, trends and future outlook.&#60;br /&#62;
Expertise and demonstration of data analysis, insights and storytelling.&#60;br /&#62;
Understanding of data visualization technology and vendors&#60;br /&#62;
Understanding of interaction design, graphic design, and information architecture. &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Qualifications:                         &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;5-7 years of experience in data visualization or data journalism&#60;br /&#62;
Advanced degree in user experience design, mathematics, applied statistics, quantitative social sciences, econometrics, or computer sciences (algorithms or application design)  &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;TO APPLY, please visit this link: &#60;a href=&#34;http://hire.jobvite.com/j/?cj=oUBAVfwK&#38;amp;s=Flowing_Data_Forums&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;http://hire.jobvite.com/j/?cj=oUBAVfwK&#38;amp;s=Flowing_Data_Forums&#60;/a&#62;
&#60;/p&#62;</description>
</item>
<item>
<title>R/GA : Technology Director, Data Visualization (NY)</title>
<link>http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/rga-technology-director-data-visualization-ny#post-2051</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2011 18:07:24 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Kristin Simmons</dc:creator>
<guid isPermaLink="false">2051@http://forums.flowingdata.com/</guid>
<description>&#60;p&#62;The Technology Director, Data Visualization designs and develops data visualization architectures and engineering solutions that integrates with back-end systems and technologies with the goal of making data useful, accessible, and meaningful. S/he works collaboratively with the statistics/analysis and creative leads through rapid prototyping cycles.  &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Key Responsibilities:&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Designs and develops (hand-codes) data visualization platforms, applications, web pages, and web-based mobile experience by incorporating expert understanding of the target audience.&#60;br /&#62;
Vets creative ideas for technical feasibility, strategic and tactical alignment with client needs and goals.&#60;br /&#62;
Integrates code with other technologies (Flash, Web Services, client back-end systems, content management systems, etc.)&#60;br /&#62;
Optimizes performance of front-end applications.&#60;br /&#62;
Articulates how the design system should be made or executed so that it is on brand, aligned with the goals, and is of expected quality.&#60;br /&#62;
Works collaboratively with the statistics/analytics lead and creative lead to build useful, well-designed interactive graphics and experiences.&#60;br /&#62;
Views creative sketches/storyboards and determines the level of effort required to meet the ask.&#60;br /&#62;
Steers the creative teams toward the best user experience given the brief, financial scope and timeline given by the producer.&#60;br /&#62;
Proactively deliver suggestions and opportunities to the creative teams to allow for best-in-class technical executions.&#60;br /&#62;
Effectively manages working with various parameters and limitations in order to deliver the brand messages.&#60;br /&#62;
Possesses in-depth understanding of the client business and their overall, marketing, and brand goals.&#60;br /&#62;
Works as a visible presence and trusted advisor to equivalent level internal and external clients.&#60;br /&#62;
Identifies business opportunities for Data Visualization within client engagements.&#60;br /&#62;
Builds partnership within and outside of the Data Visualization practice, across all disciplines and client teams, applying expertise appropriately.&#60;br /&#62;
Takes accountability in building intellectual capital and its distribution; developing as a leader across the agency for opinions and theories. &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Pre-Requisites: &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Extensive experience in hand coding, with specialization in Processing.&#60;br /&#62;
Practical understanding of HTML5, R, CSS3, C++.&#60;br /&#62;
Ability to write standards compliant XHTML &#38;amp; CSS with thought given to accessibility and SEO.&#60;br /&#62;
Solid understanding of cross-browser/platform issues and code solutions.&#60;br /&#62;
Experience using JS Frameworks (jQuery, MooTools, YUI, etc.)&#60;br /&#62;
Writing well-formed, unobtrusive JS with scalability and extensibility in mind.&#60;br /&#62;
Knowledge/experience with front-end performance optimization (YSLOW standards)&#60;br /&#62;
Experience working with AJAX and services/API’s to serve up to dynamic and data-heavy content.&#60;br /&#62;
Some experience with server-side scripting (PHP, .Net, Java, etc.)&#60;br /&#62;
Excellent debugging and problem solving skills (use of Firebug, plug-in, Charles Web-proxy)&#60;br /&#62;
Experience/familiarity with integrating major 3rd party APIs (Facebook, Open Graph, Twitter, Google Maps, YouTube, Open Social, etc.)&#60;br /&#62;
Experience with mobile web development preferred. &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Qualifications:                         &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Minimum 5 years experience&#60;br /&#62;
Bachelors in computer science or similar field.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;TO APPLY, please visit this link: &#60;a href=&#34;http://hire.jobvite.com/j/?cj=oqnzVfw1&#38;amp;s=Flowing_Data_Forums&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;http://hire.jobvite.com/j/?cj=oqnzVfw1&#38;amp;s=Flowing_Data_Forums&#60;/a&#62;
&#60;/p&#62;</description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Fathom Design is hiring</title>
<link>http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/fathom-design-is-hiring#post-2045</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2011 23:01:49 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>nathany</dc:creator>
<guid isPermaLink="false">2045@http://forums.flowingdata.com/</guid>
<description>&#60;p&#62;Ben Fry-headed Fathom Design is looking for developer&#124;designers:&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;http://fathom.info/latest/251&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;http://fathom.info/latest/251&#60;/a&#62;
&#60;/p&#62;</description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Data Visualization Developer – London</title>
<link>http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/data-visualization-developer-%e2%80%93-london#post-2026</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jan 2011 10:38:22 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>SamBrown</dc:creator>
<guid isPermaLink="false">2026@http://forums.flowingdata.com/</guid>
<description>&#60;p&#62;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. &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;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 &#38;amp; 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. &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;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. &#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;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 &#60;a href=&#34;mailto:sam.brown@engagepsg.co.uk&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;sam.brown@engagepsg.co.uk&#60;/a&#62;.
&#60;/p&#62;</description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Data Visualization Journalist</title>
<link>http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/data-visualization-journalist#post-2004</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 11:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>robertobelo</dc:creator>
<guid isPermaLink="false">2004@http://forums.flowingdata.com/</guid>
<description>&#60;p&#62;BBC World Service in London is hiring a Data Journalist with focus on visualization. 5-month fixed contract. Closes on 6 December. Full information here: &#60;a href=&#34;http://bbc.in/wsdj2010&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;http://bbc.in/wsdj2010&#60;/a&#62;
&#60;/p&#62;</description>
</item>
<item>
<title>Help us visualize our history</title>
<link>http://forums.flowingdata.com/topic/help-us-visualize-our-history#post-1984</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2010 13:48:52 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>tnorthcutt</dc:creator>
<guid isPermaLink="false">1984@http://forums.flowingdata.com/</guid>
<description>&#60;p&#62;We're in search of a designer to help us visualize our history in the game space.  Are you that person?&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;GameSpy have provided online functionality in 1000 games over the past 12 years and are looking for a fun way to memorialize the bench mark by combining some callouts for key games we've worked with (Battlefield, Mario Kart, GTA4, etc.) as well as some general industry trends and, of course, fun metrics.&#60;/p&#62;
&#60;p&#62;Are you the one to help us?  Respond here or shoot me an e-mail at &#60;a href=&#34;mailto:tnorthcutt@ign.com&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&#62;tnorthcutt@ign.com&#60;/a&#62;
&#60;/p&#62;</description>
</item>

</channel>
</rss>

