In three words or phrases: collaborative, supportive, inclusive.
Provision of Training
I like to provide personal guidance for a project at first, and then allow the student to work more independently, but with a very open door policy for questions, problem-solving.
Progression Monitoring and Management
I acknowledge that some students like to have targets set for them, while others like to take ownership of their own progress, and will accommodate this. Either way, I like to be kept up to date, and will expect to see evidence of method development/data generation results on a weekly basis.
Communication
Bidirectional communication is one of the most important aspects of research. I am happy to discuss any issues that are impacting your ability to fulfil your potential or my/our expectations.
Meetings
PhD Students can expect scheduled meetings with me at least once per week. These meetings will be face-to-face. I am usually contactable for an instant response on every working day.
Work Patterns
Certain tasks in my lab need to occur at set times, and students need to be able to commit to a rota/timetable shared with other members of the team. Out of hours, night, and weekend work is required.
Notice Period for Feedback
I need at least 2 weeks' notice to provide feedback on written work of up to 5,000 words.
