Our Values
Welcoming and supportive environment: We celebrate that everyone is unique and strive to maintain a friendly atmosphere where everyone feels welcome. We recognize the mutual benefits of being interested in each other’s research, development, and well-being.
We value the importance of team mentorship, teaching, and camaraderie. We endeavor to foster an atmosphere of unity where all team members help each other to achieve our goals.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion: All lab members are treated equally. Discrimination based on gender, age, race, disabilities, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, accent, national origin, etc., is not tolerated. Open discussion on the challenges facing underrepresented groups, and the steps that can be taken to overcome these, are actively encouraged.
Zero-tolerance on harassment, bullying, and discrimination: All team members must respect each other. This is essential to maintaining a safe and productive working environment. Team members should look out for each other and be receptive if approached by anyone who has experienced harassment, bullying, or discrimination.
Committed to lab safety: A safe working environment is critical to a functioning laboratory. Hazard assessments must be conducted before any practical work, and the team discusses lab safety weekly. All members should be careful and considerate when carrying out practical work.
Work-life balance: As scientists, we must look after our well-being by developing sustainable working practices and having a good work-life balance. We recognize that good mental and physical health is vital and that time away from work is required to maintain both. Practicing self-kindness is essential to managing expectations and breaking tasks into achievable goals.
Open, transparent, and respectful communication: Direct communication and honesty are particularly valued within the team. Working in research can be filled with highs and lows, and everyone is encouraged to share these moments. We can normalize making mistakes and ask for help when needed through open discussion.
Open communication on mental health: Our team promotes an open and inclusive environment around mental health. Unfortunately, mental health problems can be more prevalent in academia. Team members are strongly encouraged to talk to someone and seek help if they suffer from mental health issues.
Intellectual rigor and integrity: We strive to perform rigorous, ethical, and transparent research at the forefront of its field. We aim to be critical of our results and make our research and data accessible, conscious of others who may benefit from our work in the future.
Sustainability: Our team aims to understand and improve materials to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and tackle the climate change crisis. Within the lab, we are committed to sustainability and reducing waste where possible.
Welcoming and supportive environment: We celebrate that everyone is unique and strive to maintain a friendly atmosphere where everyone feels welcome. We recognize the mutual benefits of being interested in each other’s research, development, and well-being.
We value the importance of team mentorship, teaching, and camaraderie. We endeavor to foster an atmosphere of unity where all team members help each other to achieve our goals.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion: All lab members are treated equally. Discrimination based on gender, age, race, disabilities, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, accent, national origin, etc., is not tolerated. Open discussion on the challenges facing underrepresented groups, and the steps that can be taken to overcome these, are actively encouraged.
Zero-tolerance on harassment, bullying, and discrimination: All team members must respect each other. This is essential to maintaining a safe and productive working environment. Team members should look out for each other and be receptive if approached by anyone who has experienced harassment, bullying, or discrimination.
Committed to lab safety: A safe working environment is critical to a functioning laboratory. Hazard assessments must be conducted before any practical work, and the team discusses lab safety weekly. All members should be careful and considerate when carrying out practical work.
Work-life balance: As scientists, we must look after our well-being by developing sustainable working practices and having a good work-life balance. We recognize that good mental and physical health is vital and that time away from work is required to maintain both. Practicing self-kindness is essential to managing expectations and breaking tasks into achievable goals.
Open, transparent, and respectful communication: Direct communication and honesty are particularly valued within the team. Working in research can be filled with highs and lows, and everyone is encouraged to share these moments. We can normalize making mistakes and ask for help when needed through open discussion.
Open communication on mental health: Our team promotes an open and inclusive environment around mental health. Unfortunately, mental health problems can be more prevalent in academia. Team members are strongly encouraged to talk to someone and seek help if they suffer from mental health issues.
Intellectual rigor and integrity: We strive to perform rigorous, ethical, and transparent research at the forefront of its field. We aim to be critical of our results and make our research and data accessible, conscious of others who may benefit from our work in the future.
Sustainability: Our team aims to understand and improve materials to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and tackle the climate change crisis. Within the lab, we are committed to sustainability and reducing waste where possible.
