Dr Manuela Tosin
University of Warwick

Who is your scientific inspiration and why?

Marie Curie, for her pioneering and fearless attitude to research

How would you describe your supervision style?

Detail- and goal-oriented, supportive, organised, collaborative, guiding, inclusive.

In one or two sentences please describe your strategies regarding the following.

Provision of training:

Your training will be supervised by me and by experienced post docs/PhD students in the first instance, with the expectation that you will gradually become independent at both practical and theoretical levels.

Progression monitoring and management:

I like to be kept up to date. I will expect to see evidence of method development/data generation results on a weekly basis and I am always available to discuss a plan of action together to help you reach the goals that we agree on together. I have high expectations and will push you to your full potential.

Communication:

I am always happy to discuss any issues that are impacting your ability to fulfil your potential or my/our expectations.

How often do your PhD students see you in a timetabled group meeting?

Once a week

In year 1 of PhD study, how often do your PhD students have a scheduled >30 minute 1:1 meeting with you?

Once a week

In year 2 of PhD study, how often do your PhD students have a scheduled >30 minute 1:1 meeting with you?

Once a week

In year 3 of PhD study, how often do your PhD students have a scheduled >30 minute 1:1 meeting with you?

Once every 8-10 days, depending on need.

What form do your 1:1 meetings with PhD students take?

Face to face.

Open door policy?

Yes, I am usually contactable for an instant response (if required) on every working day.

My expectation of PhD student working patterns?

Work in my lab requires being present in the laboratory during core hours (Mon- Fri 9am- 6pm).

Notice for feedback (e.g. on reports, manuscript drafts, thesis chapters)?

I need at least 2 weeks’ notice to provide feedback on written work of up to 5000 words.