Position Summary:
The applications and middleware team at the Wisconsin IceCube Particle Astrophysics Center (WIPAC) helps further the exploration of scientific frontiers by supporting scientists with the software necessary to enable and improve scientific workflows. These workflows require the analysis of a sizeable data set (10PB) and require the use of thousands of CPUs and GPUs in steady state operation. Those resources are distributed around the world and require sophisticated middleware to manage and operate in an efficient way.

We also work directly with our scientists, helping them utilize computing more efficiently and at larger scales. Whether this is helping them submit batch jobs or developing internal monitoring tools, our team assists in the furthering of scientific goals.

Our team seeks a dependable professional to use their technical knowledge to successfully create and maintain quality software products. Interpersonal skills and teamwork are highly valued. In addition to the team at WIPAC, you will work with a diverse international community of researchers in a variety of scientific disciplines to ensure that our computing systems meet the current needs of our scientists as well as adapting to incorporate new analysis techniques as they are discovered.

Position Duties:
List of Duties

Institutional Statement on Diversity:
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Degree and Area of Specialization:
Bachelor's degree required; preferably in computer science, information systems, or related field. Consideration will be given to candidates with a degree in another field who have work experience in software development.

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:
This position is appropriate for a candidate with 0-5 years of experience in this field. Any experience will be positively considered.

Required Skills:
Programming experience in scripting/interpreted language, e.g. Python.

Experience in any of the following is a plus:
Familiarity with monitoring (ElasticSearch, Grafana, or others).
Working knowledge of MongoDB.
Experience with distributed computing, such as cloud computing, high throughput computing, etc.

Additional Information:
WIPAC is a research center in the University of Wisconsin-Madison with responsibility for the IceCube Neutrino Observatory, a kilometer-scale neutrino detector located at the South Pole. A collaboration of more than 300 scientists from over fifty research institutions worldwide conducts a research program to study high-energy neutrinos from cosmic sources. UW-Madison is responsible for the Maintenance & Operation of the observatory. Details can be found at https://icecube.wisc.edu/.

WIPAC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We have faculty, students, and staff from around the globe, and work daily with international colleagues. Opportunities for professional development, conferences, and additional training are provided.

The incumbent of this position will work in our office in Madison, WI.


Department(s):
A349300-VCRGE/WIPAC/WIPAC

Work Type:
Full Time: 100%

Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:
Minimum $60,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Instructions to Applicants:
Please submit resume and cover letter describing your relevant experience.

Contact:
Tina Gislason
tina.gislason@icecube.wisc.edu
608-890-0368
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Official Title:
SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER(T32DN) or ASSOC SYSTEMS PRGRMMR(T32FN)

Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:
98064-AS


The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://oed.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

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Applications Open: Mar 27 2019 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: May 12 2019 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time


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