In three words or phrases: Supportive, outcome-orientated, and organised.
Provision of Teaching
At the start of your PhD, we will work together to identify your training needs, and to develop the skills you need. However, as you progress through your PhD, I would expect you to become more active in identifying training opportunities that are relevant and useful to you.
Progression Monitoring and Management
I would expect us to meet on a weekly basis and jointly agree to goals. I will be available when you need help troubleshooting issues, however, I largely expect you to be autonomous and independent on a day-to-day basis.
Communication
I am here to support you, with face-to-face meetings, by email, phone, or via MS Teams calls, during working hours Monday to Friday. I believe that a good work-life balance is important in how we communicate with one another.
Meetings
PhD Students can expect scheduled meetings with me at least once per week. These meetings will be a mixture of face-to-face and via video chat or telephone. I have an open door policy, but my pattern of being contactable for an instant response is not predictable.
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 2 weeks' notice to provide feedback on written work of up to 5000 words.
