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Web Application/Data Visualization Assistant

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 510930
Division/Organization: Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research
Department: Wisconsin Icecube Particle Astro Center
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: WASHINGTON AVE W 222
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $14.00
Job Categories: Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Information Technology and Computers, Data Analysis

Department Overview:

 The Wisconsin IceCube Particle Astrophysics Center (WIPAC) is a research center in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research at UW–Madison. WIPAC specializes in physics and astronomy research, with responsibility for the IceCube Neutrino Observatory at the South Pole. WIPAC also leads and participates in several other research collaborations, both nationally and internationally. The production team is responsible for mass processing of data reconstructions and Monte Carlo simulations needed by the IceCube Collaboration for physics analysis.

Anticipated Start Date:

 As soon as possible

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 This is expected to continue through the spring 2026 semester but may continue into the fall 2026 semester depending on need and availability.

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 8 Maximum: 24

Schedule:

 Flexible schedule, Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:30pm

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 $14.00

Number of Positions:

 1

Qualifications:

 Applicants must be current UW-Madison students with an anticipated graduation date of 2027/2028

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Required
• Proficiency in Python, Django or Tornado, HTML, JSON
• Experience with Python data visualization tools (e.g. matplotlib, seaborn, pandas, plotly)
• Evidence of excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management
• Basic web design

Preferred
• MySQL, MongoDB.
• Grid/distributed computing.
• Statistical methods.
• Ability to work productively, both in a team and independently.
• Ability to organize, multitask, and meet distinct deadlines.
• Ability to follow directions and learn new software tools.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

The Wisconsin IceCube Particle Astrophysics Center seeks a student employee to assist with the development of a data validation web application. The includes collecting, aggregating, validating, and visualizing processed and reconstructed data from the IceCube detector.

Tasks will include:
• creating, designing, and deploying a web application to monitor and validate data semi-autonomously.
• working collaboratively with other members of the IceCube O&M production team.
• following established work processes to manage project workflow and maintain files.
• writing clear documentation and tests.
All majors are encouraged to apply, but this position would be a good fit for a student majoring in data science or computer science with an interest data analysis.

Physical Demands:

N/A

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

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://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
 
 

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