In three words or phrases: collaborative, student-centred and outcome-oriented.

Provision of Training

I prefer to provide hands-on technical training at the beginning, ensuring a solid foundation in key bioleaching techniques and methodologies. As your skills develop, I will encourage increasing independence, while experienced postdocs and PhD students will offer additional guidance and support when needed.

Progression Monitoring and Management

I expect you to take ownership of your progression, but I like to stay informed through regular updates on your method development and data generation, typically on a weekly basis. If progression targets aren’t met, we will discuss and create a plan of action together, ensuring continuous improvement and troubleshooting when necessary.

Communication

I encourage open and regular communication through email and team group chats, but I do not expect you to respond outside of working hours. While I expect you to stay engaged with team communications, I support you in maintaining a healthy work-life balance, and I’m always available to discuss any issues that may affect your progress.

PhD Students can expect scheduled meetings with me:

These meetings will be a mixture of face to face and via video chat or telephone. I am usually contactable for an instant response every working day.

Work Patterns

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.