Data Visualization Specialist

Data Visualization Society; Wien; Presencial; EUR 44.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Five weeks paid vacation

Descripción de la vacante

Complexity Science Hub in Vienna is seeking a visually skilled Front-end Developer to turn complex data into clear, engaging visuals within the Visuals team.

You will design and implement visualizations of networks and geospatial data, collaborate with researchers and communicators, and contribute to dashboards, data stories, and interactive tools in a research environment.

Formación

• Proven experience in front‑end development of customized interactive data visualizations.
• Strong programming skills in 3D graphics (e.g., Three.js, WebGL) and/or experience working with large or complex datasets.
• Solid understanding of data visualization principles and information design.
• Sense of aesthetics in visual presentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Creative, proactive, self‑organized, and team‑oriented personality.

Responsabilidades

• design and develop visualizations of complex networks and geographic information.
• create visualizations of high dimensional data in offline and interactive online environments, including but not limited to dashboards, data analytic tools, and data stories and
• collaborate closely with our research scientists and our communications team on the conception and construction of data visualizations.

Conocimientos

Front-end visualization

Three.js/WebGL

Data visualization

English communication

Creative collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's or Master’s in a relevant field

Herramientas

Three.js

WebGL

Descripción del empleo

• Full Time
• Vienna, Austria
• Posted 1 day ago
• Closes: August 31, 2026

Complexity Science Hub

Europe’s research center for the study of complex systems

WE SEARCH FOR

Are you passionate about turning complex data into clear, engaging visuals? Do you enjoy collaborating with scientists and communicators to bring insights to life? Then you might be the perfect fit for our Visuals team!

Your Mission

The core of your work will be the communication of complex quantitative information by means of graphical representations. You will:

• design and develop visualizations of complex networks and geographic information,
• create visualizations of high dimensional data in offline and interactive online environments, including but not limited to dashboards, data analytic tools, and data stories and
• collaborate closely with our research scientists and our communications team on the conception and construction of data visualizations.

YOUR PROFILE

We are looking for a creative and skilled individual who is passionate about data visualization and eager to transform complex data into clear, compelling visual stories.

We’re Seeking Someone Who Brings

• Proven experience in front‑end development of customized interactive data visualizations
• Strong programming skills in 3D graphics (e.g., Three.js, WebGL) and/or experience working with large or complex datasets
• Solid understanding of data visualization principles and information design
• Sense of aesthetics in visual presentation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Creative, proactive, self‑organized, and team‑oriented personality

It would be great if you also have any of these:

• Experience in producing animated videos for science communication
• Experience in print and/or graphic design for visual communication
• Exposure to immersive technologies (AR/VR)
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field, e.g., data journalism, information visualization, graphic design, or computer science

WE OFFER

We offer a full‑time position (40 hours/week) based in Vienna, with a minimum gross annual salary of € 49.000 negotiable depending on your experience and qualifications. You will join a dynamic, creative, and internationally oriented work environment that values openness and collaboration.

As part of our team, you will benefit from Austrian social insurance coverage (including health and pension), five weeks of paid vacation, and the opportunity to work in a highly interdisciplinary setting. We offer flexible working hours and family‑friendly policies to support a healthy work‑life balance. The position is providing excellent opportunities for personal and professional development in a vibrant scientific community.

The Complexity Science Hub (CSH) is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants. All hiring decisions are made based on job requirements, qualifications, merit, and organizational needs. We actively promote diversity and encourage female candidates to apply.

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