The Synapse at Columbia University - Short and Long term Data Vis opportunities

[Jochen Hartmann]

The Spatial Information Design Lab is seeking an experienced data visualization specialist for 'The Synapse', a groundbreaking interdisciplinary project. The Synapse is a large-scale, permanent installation to be located in the ground floor of the Jerome L Greene Science Center, opening on the new Manhattanville campus in the summer of 2016. The successful candidate will work on two other SIDL projects: The Science Surveyor, and a visualization project on Migration and Climate Change 

This position will focus on the creation of various interactive data visualizations for the major components of the installation, all located in the urban layer space of the Jerome L Greene Science center. as well as the web and motion formats of the other two projects. The successful candidate will work closely in collaboration with an interdisciplinary design team consisting also of a science writer, a data scientists / programmer, a data visualization specialist, a graphic designer and architectural designers working in collaboration with the Brown Institute for Media Innovation, located in the Graduate School of Journalism at Columbia University, as well as faculty in the Arts and Sciences. 

Official posting: 

https://jobs.columbia.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1439830073359

Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent required. 4-6 years of related experience required.  

Must have demonstrable experience creating engaging and novel interactive visualizations in multiple media. Must be fluent in software frameworks such as Processing and d3, and in programming languages such as Python and Javascript. Some familiarity with web development frameworks, basic HTML and using APIs required. Ability to work collaboratively and to think critically and creatively to problem-solve required. Must have experience working in creative teams in an art/design context. Excellent interpersonal skills, presentation skills and organization required.  

Experience with Adobe CS applications, typography, template design and graphic design preferred.

Please contact me with any questions: jlh...@columbia.edu

Thank you!

- J

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Jochen Hartmann

j.har...@columbia.edu

Project Lead, The Synapse, http://bit.ly/1IKNAzq

Spatial Information Design Lab, Columbia University

M. Arch, 2013 Columbia University, Assoc. AIA
347 489 3035

www.spatialinformationdesignlab.org

www.jochenhartmann.com