In three words or phrases: Supportive, organised, collaborative.
Provision of Training
Your training in the lab will be carried out by myself or other experience research group members. You will be given access to other online and in person training courses as required. I will help you develop your scientific writing skills as the project progresses.
Progression Monitoring and Management
We will meet regularly and agree short- and long-term goals for your programme of work. We will then review your progress to meeting these goals and adjust as appropriate. I will encourage you to gain leadership over your project with time and to being to set your own goals for your work.
Communication
My team will communicate regularly by face-2-face meetings but we will also communicate regularly by email. The team also has a WhatsApp group for less formal communications we use during the week and weekends but I will not expect you to reply outside of working hours. If you feel you would like to discus other aspects of your PhD life with someone else there will be other PhD students, Post Docs and the Director of Postgraduate Research for you to contact.
PhD Students can expect scheduled meetings with me:
In a group meeting
At least once per fortnight
In year 1 of PhD study
At least once per fortnight
In year 2 of PhD study
At least once per fortnight
In year 3 of PhD study
At least once per fortnight
These meetings will be mainly face to face, and I am usually contactable for an instant response 3 or 4 days per week.
Work Pattern
The timing of work in my lab is completely flexible, and (other than attending pre-arranged meetings), I expect students to manage their own time.
Notice Period for Feedback
I need at least 2 week’s notice to provide feedback on written work of up to 5000 words.
