In three words or phrases: Student-centred, supportive, detail orientated.
Provision of Training
I will take responsibility for teaching the primary techniques used in your research at the start of the PhD process, with students taking on more independence later. You will also have the opportunity to develop your skills by working alongside other more experienced PhD students.
Progression Monitoring and Management
I typically set my expectations collaboratively with students and provide more or less guidance dependent on their individual needs. I encourage regular informal contact with my students (weekly) and more structured formal progress meetings on a monthly basis.
Communication
My preference is for a mixture of ad-hoc face to face meetings and more formal communication. I am happy to receive communication via email or WhatsApp, but encourage students to take a positive approach to maintaining a good work/life balance.
Meetings
PhD Students can expect scheduled meetings with me at least once per week. These meetings will be a mixture of face-to-face and via video chat or telephone. I am usually contactable for an instant response 3 or 4 days per week.
Work 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 2 weeks' notice to provide feedback on written work of up to 5,000 words.
