Visualization Software and Data Specialist

About the role

The Astrophysics department at the American Museum of Natural History is seeking a full-time Visualization Software and Data Specialist to join a collaborative team working at the intersection of astrophysics, immersive visualization, and public scientific discovery.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the development of immersive data experiences (covering astrophysics and biology) for planetarium and research environments.
• Work collaboratively with scientists and visualization team members to transform complex datasets into interactive visual experiences.
• Integrate astrophysical, planetary, and biological datasets into immersive visualization frameworks.
• Contribute to software pipelines for rendering, interaction, and large-scale data exploration.
• Participate in the design and implementation of new visualization techniques for dome-based and immersive displays.
• Support scientific storytelling and exploratory research visualization projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a scientific or computational field.
• Strong programming experience in one or more of the following: C++, Python, OpenGL, or other related scientific visualization technologies.
• Familiarity with generative AI (e.g., Claude, Codex, Copilot) as an assist to coding projects.
• Experience with scientific data analysis and visualization workflows.
• Familiarity with large datasets, GPU rendering, real-time visualization, or immersive environments.
• Interest in astronomy, astrophysics, planetary science, biology, and/or scientific computing.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in a scientific or computational field (preferred).

Skills

• Strong programming experience in one or more of the following: C++, Python, OpenGL, or other related scientific visualization technologies.
• Familiarity with generative AI (e.g., Claude, Codex, Copilot) as an assist to coding projects.
• Experience with scientific data analysis and visualization workflows.
• Familiarity with large datasets, GPU rendering, real-time visualization, or immersive environments.
• Interest in astronomy, astrophysics, planetary science, biology, and/or scientific computing.

Benefits

The American Museum of Natural History offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community. Pay will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization, and depth and scope of experience.

Pay

The expected salary range for the Visualization Software and Data Specialist is $70,000/annual – $80,000/annual.

Schedule

The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization, and depth and scope of experience.