In three words or phrases: Motivation, guided autonomy, inspiration.
Provision of Training
Your training will be supervised by both me, Mark Elliot, my experienced postdocs and RAs.
Progression Monitoring and Management
Because your project will be connected with a larger project, you will take part in a weekly meeting where you will be able to discuss the updates of your project with the other project members.
I prefer to have weekly 1:1 to provide each project member with advice and guidance and I’m happy to schedule ad-hoc meetings.
Communication
I am known to email at odd hours but I never expect a quick reply. The team has a WhatsApp group chat to ask urgent questions and to organise social events.
PhD Students can expect scheduled meetings with me:
In a group meeting
At least once a week
In year 1 of PhD study
At least once a week
In year 2 of PhD study
At least once a week
In year 3 of PhD study
At least once a week
These meetings will be a mixture of face to face or via video chat or telephone. I am usually contactable for an instant response 3 or 4 days per week.
Working Patterns
The timing of work in my lab is 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.
