I support my researchers and give them ideas, but encourage them to input their own ideas into the project as it progresses, and take ownership of their project themselves.

Provision of Training

At the start of the project I will make sure that there is a more experienced member of the group who can provide laboratory training, and I can provide regular guidance on interpreting results and planning experiments. As researchers get more experienced, I encourage them to use the literature to try new experimental approaches.

Progression Monitoring and Management

Researchers in my group discuss their progress at group meetings, which occur weekly, but each researcher might report every month, and then I organise 1 to 1 discussions about progress each month, or more often if needed. I encourage researchers to input their own ideas into the project as it progresses, and take ownership of their project themselves.

Communication

We have weekly group meetings, and I am happy for researchers to contact me by email any time, and we can then discuss either face-to-face, via MS Teams, or via email. I am happy to discuss research issues and any other issues affecting progress.

PhD Students can expect scheduled meetings with me:

These meetings will be a mixture of face to face, via video chat or telephone. I am usually contactable for an instant response on every working day.

Working Patterns

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 1 week’s notice to provide feedback on written work of up to 5000 words.