In three words or phrases: Outcome-oriented, spontaneous, guiding.
Provision of Training
I will get you trained and confident in all the necessary techniques in the laboratory – after that you will be working with existing lab members under close supervision. You will be expected to help drive the project by adding your own suggestions for new directions and responding to results as they emerge.
Progression Monitoring and Management
The best PhDs are those where the student takes ownership of the project and moves it along themselves. I will help you gain the confidence and skills to do this and am in the laboratory daily to provide advice and troubleshooting. Alongside this daily informal communication, we will have regular catch-up meetings to make sure that you are progressing well.
Communication
I am usually available face-to-face outside of my teaching commitments, and can always be reached via email when not in the office.
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 week
In year 3 of PhD study
At least once per week
These meetings will be face to face and I am usually contactable for an instant response (if required) 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.
