Dr Jack Rogers

Supervisor Details

Contact Details

School of Psychology, University of Birmingham

Scientific Background

Research Interests

Dr Rogers conducts research investigating the behavioural and neural substrates associated with the development and prognosis of antisocial, aggressive and impulsive behaviour in children and adolescents. His work uses different scientific methods such as clinical assessment, neuropsychological testing and neuroimaging techniques to better understand how brain maturation promotes normal cognitive development, and what causes this development to be derailed in young people at-risk for psychiatric conditions. This work enhances our current knowledge of environmental and individual characteristics of youth mental health identifying mechanisms (e.g. cognitive, neurobiological) that underpin a broad array of diagnostic presentations. This can help inform early detection, successful intervention strategies and better prognosis.

Scientific Inspiration

Professor Sarah-Jayne Blakemore, University of Cambridge. An inspirational scientist who cares for people who work with her and is able to disseminate findings clearly to the public.

Research Groups

Institute for Mental Health

Centre for Neurogenetics

Supervision Style

In three words or phrases: Supportive, collaborative, detail-focused.

Provision of Training

I prefer to take responsibility for your technical training at first, leading to more independence later. Encourage independent intuition but want to ensure an honest and open approach to training.

Progression Monitoring and Management

I like to be kept up to date, and will expect to see evidence of method development/data generation results on a weekly basis. I will set out my expectations of your progression on a monthly basis. If these progression criteria are not met we will always discuss a plan of action together at the outset.

Communication

I am known to email my team/PhD students at all hours of the day and night, however I will not expect you to do the same. I am happy to discuss any issues that are impacting your ability to fulfil your potential or my/our expectations. Will encourage the student to seek help through appropriate channels but want to ensure an open, two-way communication process throughout.

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 week

In year 2 of PhD study

At least once per fortnight

In year 3 of PhD study

At least once per fortnight

The meetings will be face to face and I am usually contactable for an instant response 3 or 4 days per week.

Working 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 1 week’s notice to provide feedback on written work of up to 5000 words.

MIBTP Project Details

Previous Project (2024-25)

Co-supervisor on a project with Professor Alicia Hidalgo.