In three words or phrases: Supportive, organised, student-centred.
Provision of Training
In the beginning, I will provide all the necessary training and support required for you to develop independence. As you become more independent, you can work to your own schedule and I will also encourage you to partake in suitable professional development training.
Progression Monitoring and Management
In Y1, we will arrange a suitable time each week in which we can meet to discuss your progress and create monthly action-plans. Regular scheduled meetings will ensure that you feel supported throughout your PhD, you have dedicated time to ask questions and problems can be quickly resolved.
Communication
Aside from the weekly one-to-one meetings, the group will communicate through email and a WhatsApp group chat for general communication, so I would expect these to be checked regularly within working hours. You will be responsible for managing your work/life balance but if you have any issues that impact your ability to fulfil your potential or my/our expectations then I will be more than happy to talk about them.
PhD Students can expect scheduled meetings with me:
In a group meeting
At least once per week
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 month
These meetings will be mainly face to face, and I am usually contactable for an instant response on every working day.
Working Pattern
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.
Notice Period for Feedback
I need at least 1 week's notice to provide feedback on written work of up to 5000 words.
