Texas A&M Transportation Institute is looking for an individual that can analyze and interpret research data and produce unique data visualizations that are engaging and understandable.

The Data Visualization Specialist position is responsible for interpreting research data and results to conceptualize, design and develop information analytics, graphic/data visualization applications. These applications may be static, dynamic, or interactive. The successful candidate will define, design and execute meaningful data visualizations based on original research from the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) or from secondary data analyzed by TTI. This person will work collaboratively with researchers across the agency to clearly communicate research findings through dashboards, data visualizations, interactive charts, graphs and other tools to diverse audiences. The candidate will identify the best opportunities to use data analysis, graphic design and/or programming expertise to visually depict research data accurately and in ways that are accessible, engaging, innovative, and relevant to target audiences.

Responsibilities
•Participate in research activities to identify best opportunities to visually depict research data, both static and interactive.
•Distill quantitative and qualitative data to communicate compelling stories to diverse audiences.
•Establish data visualization standards and explore new, cutting-edge tools to periodically raise those standards.

Required and Preferred Education and Experience
•3-5 years of experience in data visualization, analytics, infographics; additional interactive experience preferred.
•Bachelor’s degree in Information Design, Data Visualization, Data Journalism, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.

Interested individuals can apply by visiting our career page at https://cw.halogensoftware.com/texas_transport/index.do, job number 001262, or email Elvia Oliva at e-oliva@ttimail.tamu.edu, subject line: Data Vis position, and attach your resume.

TTI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer

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