Positions will remain posted beyond their respective consideration dates until an offer has been made and accepted.
Winterover Positions
These positions serve as the IceCube “winterovers,” and successful candidates will be deployed to the South Pole for 12-13 months. Training for two candidates typically begins in Madison, WI, in July prior to deployment to the South Pole, which is generally scheduled for early October. Deployments are for 12-13 months with no possibility of leaving during the winter months from mid-February to mid-October. No active position listings at this time.
Administration
None at this time.
Engineering/Computing
Join the team at the Wisconsin IceCube Particle Astrophysics Center (WIPAC). WIPAC research focuses on exploring the high-energy universe, including managing the operations of the IceCube Neutrino Observatory at the South Pole. This role works closely with the IceCube operations team in Madison, WI. The software engineer will provide critical support to a dynamic team at WIPAC through duties such as software development, data acquisition, and detector monitoring. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and willing to be on-call to respond to time-critical issues. More information and application instructions can be found following this link. Apply by June 1, 2026.
The cyberinfrastructure team at the Wisconsin IceCube Particle Astrophysics Center (WIPAC) is seeking an engineer to join our software and operations team. WIPAC research focuses on exploring the high-energy universe, including managing the operations of the IceCube Neutrino Observatory at the South Pole. This position will design and maintain the software behind the deployment of scientific workloads and supporting infrastructure across our diverse computing and storage resources. More information and application instructions can be found following this link. Apply by June 3, 2026.
Science/Programming
None at this time.
Other
None at this time.
IceCube Collaboration Employment Opportunities
Please check our collaborating institutions for additional opportunities.
Faculty
UW–Madison, US: None at this time.
Postdocs
UW–Madison, US: For general inquires about postdoc positions, please contact postdoc@icecube.wisc.edu. Note: postdoc applicants should have a PhD awarded within the past three years (maximum allowable is five years).
Current Postdoc Openings: WIPAC is currently inviting applications for a postdoctoral research associate in the areas of theoretical particle physics, astrophysics, and cosmology. Postdoctoral associates engage with the broad range of research opportunities at the UW–Madison through WIPAC and the Physics Department theoretical physics group. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to carry out an active research program in one or more of a variety of topics.
The application deadline is December 19, 2025. For further information and specific application instructions, please visit https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30706 (or https://hr.wisc.edu/postdoc-and-research-intern-vacancies/).
For other related questions, you can contact us at postdoc-theory@wipac.wisc.edu.
Graduate Students
UW–Madison, US: Current physics graduate students can contact a faculty member to find out about current openings. Prospective graduate students can find information about applying to UW–Madison at the Department of Physics Graduate Students Admissions Information website. Please check our Collaborating Institutions departmental webpages for information about their graduate programs.
Undergraduate Students
UW–Madison, US: Undergraduate students at UW–Madison can contact a faculty member for information about current openings. Non-UW–Madison undergraduate students can participate in Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) at UW–Madison.