In three words or phrases: Organised, Supportive, Collaborative.
Provision of Training
I would provide students with a structured introduction to the project, drawing on the coding pipelines, analytical approaches, guidelines, and training resources that I have developed through my own research. This would give them a strong foundation in the core methods and concepts before progressing to more independent work.
Once the student has developed the necessary skills, I would work with them to shape the research direction through regular discussion, while actively encouraging their own ideas and scientific questions. My aim is to provide the right level of guidance and support at each stage, while gradually giving the student more independence and ownership of their research as their confidence and skills develop.
Progression Monitoring and Management
I would arrange regular one-to-one supervision meetings, with periodic opportunities for students to present and discuss their progress. I would not expect students to bring new results to every meeting, some meetings would instead focus on discussing ideas, refining the research plan, and agreeing on the next steps.
Communication
I would like the project to develop through regular, open discussions, while making sure students feel comfortable sharing their own ideas and exploring new directions. I also want to be approachable and create a supportive environment where students feel they can contact me easily during working hours, whether through Teams, by phone, or in person, whenever they need advice, feedback, or simply want to discuss an idea.
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 (if required) on every working day.
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 3 weeks' notice to provide feedback on written work of up to 5,000 words.
