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Joel Swallow
Particle Physics Researcher And Data Scientist
Rome
Summary
World-leading expert in scientific research and big-data analysis for the NA62 experiment at CERN. Applying scientific research and problem-solving skills, coupled with advanced programming and statistical techniques, to study the fundamental building blocks of the universe. Looking to apply these skills to a new and exciting role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Postdoctoral Researcher
INFN - Laboratori Nazionali Di Frascati
11.2023 - Current
- Leading research team investigating the headline measurement of the NA62 experiment at CERN (leader of one of the four physics data analysis working groups).
- Designed and optimized complex analysis methods and applied these to new petabyte datasets, primarily using a personally written bespoke software framework (c++, python, ROOT, bash).
- Responsible (in shifts) for multi-million euro detector systems as 24/7 on-call expert at CERN, to diagnose, debug and fix both hardware or software issues and maintain optimal data-taking performance.
- Writing scientific documentation and research papers (using LaTeX) and presenting at national and international research conferences.
- Active and productive collaboration with researchers locally, nationally and Internationally.
Senior Research Fellow
CERN
09.2021 - 10.2023
- Developed new software systems to monitor data collection, ensuring optimal quality. Responsible for the creation of, and training for, a new role monitoring and verifying the data quality.
- Technical supervision of PhD students. Providing guidance and feedback to enhance learning and transfer advanced technical skills.
- Lead data analyst for the headline measurement of the NA62 experiment at CERN.
- Software development (primarily using c++ and ROOT) for the NA62 experiment at CERN.
Post Doctoral Researcher
The University Of Birmingham
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Co-manager of the working group for the KTAG detector at the NA62 experiment at CERN. As on-site specialist I was responsible for the optimal operations and maintenance of the detector ensuring optimal start-up after 3 years without operation.
- Training and knowledge transfer for KTAG detector operations (software and hardware).
- Publication of research papers in high-impact scientific journals, as corresponding author for projects I led/co-led.
Education
Ph.D. - Particle Physics
The University of Birmingham
Birmingham (UK) 08.2017 - 07.2021
Master of Science - Physics
The University of Birmingham
Birmingham (UK) 09.2013 - 07.2017
Skills
Excellent Communication
Attention to Detail
Self-Directed
Research
Supervision and leadership
Problem-solving abilities
Time Management
C, python, ROOT, bash, MATLAB expertise
Teamwork and Collaboration
Analytical Thinking
Adaptability
Statistical Analysis
Software
ROOT
Python
Linux computing
Machine learning
Timeline
Postdoctoral Researcher
INFN - Laboratori Nazionali Di Frascati
11.2023 - Current
Senior Research Fellow
CERN
09.2021 - 10.2023
Post Doctoral Researcher
The University Of Birmingham
02.2021 - 08.2021
Ph.D. - Particle Physics
The University of Birmingham
08.2017 - 07.2021
Master of Science - Physics
The University of Birmingham
09.2013 - 07.2017