The main responsibilities and tasks that main and co supervisors are explained in detailed through three key documents: 

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Overview of responsibilities and tasks of Main and Co-supervisors towards their ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½

Induction/Onboarding
  • Induct ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ into their research group, department and/or lab
  • Ensure ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ attends Imperial welcome and induction events and is aware of the support available to them across the department and university
  • Introduce ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ to key people locally and across the institution as needed. 
Health & Safety
  • Ensure all relevant risk assessments have taken place
  • Ensure ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ complete appropriate training to carry out their research safely. 
Student Research
  • Help ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ to plan their research
  • Provide ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ with feedback on their written work and/or presentations
  • Help them to progress their academic studies
  • Hold regular individual tutorials and research/lab group meetings
  • Work with student(s) to develop their research and professional skills
  • Ensure ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ have sufficient resources to implement the mutually agreed and viable research plan
  • Help ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ to resolve difficulties they encounter and/or direct them to other staff who can assist
Wellbeing
  • Build trustful environment where ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ feel safe, included and supported
  • Recognise signs of poor wellbeing and mental health in PGR ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½
  • Know what support is available and when/where to signpost/refer
Professional Development & Career Advice
  • Support ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ to develop their professional skills and signpost to relevant sources of training and development (e.g. ECRI)
  • Provide ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ with career advice, noting however that some ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ may not wish to pursue an academic career and that Imperial has a dedicated Careers Service and other career development support on this area through ECRI and your own department.