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Expectations of lab members and how we work

This document describes our expectations of lab members, how we communicate, heath and well being resources at Liverpool, and things that should happen when you join the lab.

💡 Tip: Use the table of contents icon on the top-left 👆🏽 to quickly navigate this document.

Induction

When you first join the lab (ideally within the first few weeks), you will have a meeting with Leo to introduce lab protocols, set expectations, add you to communication channels, etc.

For a preview of the things we will do before, during, and after the meeting, take a look at the induction checklist.

Expectations

We intend to foster a collegial lab atmosphere, with opportunities for spontaneous discussions and creative opportunities.

  • Lab members are not expected to sacrifice personal or leisure time in service of projects.
  • Working long hours without interruption can lead to burnout, exhaustion, and overall impedes the type of atmosphere we are trying to develop.

Lab members should endeavor to be good University of Liverpool "citizens", including:

  • Participating in seminars and all-hands meetings.
  • Contributing to department projects.
  • Collaborating with individuals from other groups around campus.
  • Fostering new collaborations both internal and external.

We strive to be a part of the intellectual community at the University of Liverpool.

Note: Human resources guidelines and the PGR Code of Practice take precedence over this section.

Communication

If you wish to contact the group, please email Leo directly.

How we communicate within the lab:

  • Slack: Our Slack team is the primary mode of communication for quick messages, announcements, reminders, and organizing meetings. Messages are ephemeral so you cannot count of being able to read messages older than 6 months! Use email if you need a record of the conversation.
  • GitHub: Each project is assigned a repository on our GitHub account. Reviews of code, text, etc., will be done through the repository. We'll also use to set goals and tasks.
  • Group meetings: We will have short monthly group meetings for quick updates from everyone, general discussion, announcements, interesting papers, and informal chat.
  • Individual meetings: We aim to have weekly individual meetings to discuss project status, goals, and work through problems and ideas.
  • Group members are also encouraged to have meetings and messages with each other. Don't wait until problems build up to seek guidance.

Using our website:

  • Source code used to generate the website: compgeolab/website.
  • Members are expected to post short news items when they do things of note (join the group, graduation, publication, conferences, awards, etc), as well as to update project and publication information.
  • When joining the group, please submit a pull request adding yourself to the website. You are not required to provide a photo and contact information (but you certainly may if you feel comfortable having this information public on the internet).

Social media:

  • In general, social media can be freely used if in line with the University of Liverpool Social Media Policy.
  • Lab members are encouraged to be respectful and kind while participating if they are representing themselves as lab members.

Health resources at Liverpool

Your first priority should always be your own health, safety, and well-being. No project, paper, grant or collaboration is more important than that.

In particular, time as a graduate students and as a postdoc is known to cause undue stress, resulting in consequences ranging from mild to extremely severe.

The University of Liverpool has a number of resources that may be of assistance:

  • Student Services: General information and links to the different types of support offered to university students.
  • Mental Health Advisory Service: The service can help you settle into student life and offers advisory on mental health issues. If you feel concerned that you or someone you know may have more complex mental health needs, contact the Mental Health Advisory Service ([email protected] or call 0151 794 3304).
  • Counselling Service: The University offers drop-in counselling sessions. This is not an emergency service. In the event of an emergency call 2222 (internal) or 999 (external).
  • Self-help Information: There is a lot of information on self-help with tips and information.