In three words or phrases: Supportive, inclusive, collaborative.

Provision of Training

I will provide more guidance on conceptual aspects of the project and your technical training at first but expect you to increasingly develop your independence.

Progression Monitoring and Management

I will mentor you and provide guidance to help you set your own goals and will support you to reach them. I expect you to take ownership of your progression but you will be part of a team so you will be supported throughout.

Communication

I work flexibly and may email / message at odd times but will not expect you to respond outside your own working ours. We use slack for most lab communications. My lab has a strong ethos of supporting all members to maintain a healthy work/life balance.

PhD Students can expect scheduled meetings with me:

These meetings will be a mixture of 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 weeks' notice to provide feedback on written work of up to 5000 words.