Data Analysis Software Developer

Job Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of programming experience is desired. Applicants must have excellent communication skills and must be able to work with minimal supervision.

The ideal candidate has experience with software development in an academic or research environment, in fields such as particle physics or astonomy.

• Minimum 1 years Python development experience
• Minimum 2 years C/C++ development experience
• Familiarity with Subversion revision control system
• Familiarity with issue tracking systems (e.g. Trac or Mantis)
• Familiarity with a variety of UNIX-like operating systems and architectures.
• Some familiarity with CMake build automation system and Boost C++ libraries.
• Excellent team player with the ability to work independently

Degree Requirements

B.S. in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physical Science or equivalent will be considered.

Principal Job Duties

The incumbent will be expected to work closely with principal investigators, researchers and scientists to determine software needs and develop software systems to optimize data collection, simulation data production, and research results.

More specifically, the successful candidate will work with IceCube's principal investigators, scientists and software team to:

• Maintain and update data analysis core software framework (mainly C++, some Python);
• Ensure core software portability within the varying software and hardware environments across the collaboration.
• Optimize performance of data analysis and detector simulation software.
• Improve documentation of analysis software.

How To Apply

To ensure consideration applications must be received by February 29, 2012

Application should include a resume and cover letter. E-mail the materials referring to Position Vacancy Listing #72516 to:

Note: Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding the names of applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.

Additional Information

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a research institution with an international reputation in physical sciences research and education. The Wisconsin IceCube Particle Astrophysics Center (WIPAC) is a research center in the Graduate School with responsibility for the IceCube Neutrino Observatory, a kilometer-scale neutrino detector at the South Pole. The detector consists of more than 5000 optical sensors deployed over one kilometer-deep in Antarctic ice. A collaboration of scientists from over thirty world-wide research institutions collectively participate in a research program to study high-energy neutrinos from cosmic sources. The collaboration uses the IceCube Neutrino Observatory at the National Science Foundation's Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station for this research program. UW-Madison is responsible to the National Science Foundation and the IceCube collaboration for the Maintenance & Operation of the observatory. Details can be found at http://icecube.wisc.edu/.

• Appointment type: Academic Staff
• Department(s): GRAD/ICECUBE
• Full time salary rate: Minimum $60,000 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications
• Term: This position will a renewable appointment.
• Appointment percent: 100%
• Anticipated begin date: April 11, 2012
• Number of positions: 1

UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring.

A period of evaluation will be required