What do supervisors look for in their PhD students?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 มิ.ย. 2024
- Professors talk about what they look for in PhD applicants, and what makes a successful PhD student.
Also check out my other video where the professors give advice to those thinking of applying for a PhD: • Advice to PhD applicants
For more information on what PhD life is like, check out my vlogs: • Exvlogs
Thanks to all the academics for their advice! Links to their twitters below:
Prof Mark Baldwin: / mark_baldwin_uk
Prof Matt Collins: / mat_collins
Prof Peter Cox: / coxypm
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Alright, alright, that sounds great. Next time try to make a video of "What do PhD students look for in their supervisor".
Well the professors don't care. They don't need to adjust themselves to the personal preference of their students (they probably should). The students are the ones that need to attract professors and get them to accept them under their supervision.
I like how you put the differing opinions next to each other so the viewers can tell how much is up to the individual preferences of the professor and what they all agree on. Thanks for this great upload
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Excellent and informative discussion on "What do supervisors look for in their PhD students".
this is a very insightful video - loved how you showed that supervisors are quite varied in what they look for and there is probably one to match all personalities, just about trying to find them.
Short n sweet. It covers almost all kinds of data. Thank you
I am really interested in research, but sometime I wonder " Am I good enough, smart or just for it?" Is that normal??? Constantly evaluating yourself and be afraid of a failure 🤔
Not only is it normal, but I think it's what makes a good researcher. If you're never doubting yourself, methods, or ideas then you're not coming up with new ideas or ways to execute them.
I JUST Like to say that I looked this person up and now she is a PhD candidate, you gave me hope and subdued my anxiety to a great extend, I wish you more and more success everyday
What you are describing is not normal. Just like constantly being unhappy isn't normal, constantly evaluating yourself and being afraid to fail is pathological. Of course if you work on it you will likely not be stuck with those feelings forever. Also these feelings usually do not disqualify you from research, unless the fear gets in the way of you actually doing your job. So go for it!
Regarding what others have said: you can be aware of failure and mistakes and your own flaws without being afraid. Fear offers no value. Occasional fear is OK, but if you always feel fear whenever you think of your flaws or possible failure there is a problem. You don't have to take satisfaction with such a state of mind. You can work on that. Ultimately you could be able to retain a critical attitude without feeling a sort of fear.
Failures are what drive research so show no fear cuz that's every researcher's usual day job
@@flyingdutchman3860 Fear stemming from thoughts or worry of a failure is not a problem (at least not in an excessive manner). Its normal. Constantly evaluating yourself (in healthy manner) is also not a problem. No body is perfect and we all make mistakes. Some fear of failure CAN have value, because it can be used as fuel to work hard and succeed. Form your comment it sounds like your rarely feel fear. Also the fear might not be directly related to the research itself, but may be due to the fear of disappointing your parents or yourself if you fail. This is completely normal. She is not the first or last person to feel that way.
Very important discussion on what supervisors seek for in their scholars.
I'll do my best to remember these tips when I come around to applying for PhD places next year. Thanks for another informative video, Simon! :)
+Jordan Tinkler very welcome! Good luck with getting your applications together :)
@Jordan Tinkler did you get your PhD in the end ?
you got your PhD?
@@randomdude79404 i looked him up and apparently he got his phd this year! That's really awesome 🤩
This is really helpful! Thank you!
Your videos are every insightful, thank you.
Good analysis on what a supervisor looks in the potential researcher
Really interesting to see what these Prof s expect from their scholars
Nice discussion.Thank you for the lecture.
Thank you very much for discussion on this topic. It will be helpful for all freshers.
Thank you for the informative session!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
This videos are every insightful, thank you.
Thank you for the discussion.
Very informative and useful for all aspirants of research and doing PhD.
I like the the teachings on writing thesis . in fact they are quite useful to me. keep it up
Thank you very much for discussion.
Very informative and useful session.
Thank you so much
Informative Discussion, Thank you.
Wonderful presentation on Ph.D supervision
Thanks for sharing information!!
Thank you! It was really helpful. However, I'm always worried that I do not understand what the papers the professors have put out. Although a lot of people have told me not to worry about it. But this video made it seem I really don't have to worry about it for now.
Thank you for the nice discussion
Thank you for this wonderful lecture
Superb discussion. Thank you
not only 'focus, 'Drive' for research is the main thing. thank you sir
nice to hear different opinion of supervisors.
Must have the passion, perseverance and adaptive to difficult situations
Thats applicable everywhere. Not just PhDs.
Good advice, I didn’t end up liking the research I did for my masters degree in chemistry. Honestly ended up picking a field that was the hottest (materials science) because the field I loved (total organic synthesis) was not available. Starting my PhD in organic chemistry this Fall and can’t wait!
Great! Good luck to you!
I was doubting between organic chemistry and material science for my master's degree. I ended up chosing material science and I am living my best life. So I get happy everytime I see research and material science in the same paragraph.
Useful talk on expectations of PhD supervisor.
Thank you for excellent tips.
Thanks for this great upload
Not one mentioned personality, honesty, ease of working together. That was the first 3 things I looked for in my supervisors. Don't see why it should be overly different the other way around. My current gripe is supervisors asking for things that they were never able to do haha. PhD students have never done large scale research before. So unless you teach them those lovely skills, they won't have them. What if a candidate doesn't have the critical ability, but could develop it within months? My biggest disappointment of my PhD - those lovely skills that the supervisors want - need to be taught. Reality is - its another degree. Some will enjoy, some won't. But my god, can a supervisor make a difference. Don't be tricked into thinking a PhD is a position for the next Einstein. It's another degree. Completed by thousands of people every year in the UK.
Very informative speech and important for freshers.
Was useful;
any criteria of assessment will be useful to understand
fellow physics student here! on my first year and looking forward to advance man's knowledge!
Thank you for this session
Different views from different professors. Good to know this.
Interesting thoughts and session
Informative discussions
Thank you for sharing ur views.
Thank you
Wonderful session
Excellent presentation.
Great video @Simon_Clark . it has inspired me for next week I move to Exeter start my PhD in Physics/Engineering.
Thank you for this video.
Informative session...🙏
Very interesting and informative session
Really informative session.
Excellent discussion
Thank you for the nice lecture
Good talk. Thank you.
Short and sweet clip
Simple but extraordinary.
Thank you for wenderful lecture
Informative session
Wonderful lecture sir.
Informative video.
Very useful tips for PhD aspirants.
Wonderful Lecture
Informative and useful
ONE OF THE BEST TOPIC
Excellent work
Very informative session
thank you informative session
Very informative speech
Good talk on focus on research
Thank you for tips
Interesting short talk,
Very Informative...
Thanks for information
Very useful information
Very informative video
Nice talk by a research supervisor
Interesting. But be mindful that in many programs there is very strong momentum to publish within very tight confines of a research spectrum. If your interest is outside of those boundaries-or even out front of the research horizon-you will be frustrated. Every field has its journals and those determine success. So, obviously, creativity and curiosity is encouraged only as long as it meets the strict guidelines of the field. Your field could be, say, math but if you find a cure to a disease it will do you no good, career-wise. That’s a sad but true indictment of academia and research, but a true one.
Very informative lecture
very good session.
Very Informative
Hello,
Your videos are very helpful. I would like to seek your advice regarding switiching to a different research area and graduate program. I am currently in the third year of my graduate program. Because of multiple unforseen circumstances we had to change the project direction into a completely different area that is not of my interest and expertise. I am looking to change my reasearch area back to biosciences, in which I am a post graduate in. I am feeling extremely stuck in my career as I did some research and found negative thoughts about switching a PhD program after two years. Is it impossible to start afresh with a new PhD program?? I really want to do a PhD in the area of biosciences. I have never been more motivated but finding a position seems difficult and I feel very depressed with the possibility that my PhD dreams might come to an end. Kindly guide on this.
Great talk
I am doing a PhD currently and came from a Masters program. I have been told that I am amazing at the bench from both my MS PI as well as one of my rotation PI's. But they both had the same complaint about me as well, that I am too independent of a researcher. And that I should be more dependent and communicative with other more experienced members in lab. The problem though, is I feel that I do do those things, especially upon being introduced to new techniques and scientific subjects. I mean, if I was so independent how would I get anything done? I do enjoy theorizing and bouncing ideas off of people, perhaps not the entire lab, but atleast the people whom are teaching me and whom I interact mostly. Another problem is, I enjoy solving problems and learning things on my own... The endorphin rush I get via reward circuitry in my brain is much more satisfying then if I just have people explain everything to me all the time. I also like to question everything, and tend to be as rigorous as possible about experimental setup, its not personal when I question methodology, its just my nature. I'm sure I can come off as super serious, perhaps even like an asshole in lab but its not my intent I just want to do a great job and build knowledge. Such a confusing point in my life.
good discussion.
Interesting thoughts.
Incredible video
Good to know this.
Valuable talk
i'm fairly autistic so i struggle to communicate verbally with people, but i can write pretty well and one autistic trait is singular goal focus. i'm thinking (i'm only in my first year of an undergrad degree but i feel like it's important to consider the future early) of applying for phd places at some point in the possibly distant future. do you reckon that my communication issues would cause a problem getting a place?
There are plenty of people at graduate level who are on the autistic spectrum, so it is very much possible - particularly if your written communication is good. Where you might struggle is interacting with your supervisor as your meetings will generally be oral in order to make the most out of their time. So while autism isn't a deal-breaker at all, the important thing will be finding a supervisor who is receptive to working with you - so ideally someone at your institution while at undergrad that you can get to know.
I think that is really discipline dependent. In some fields of study, your future and success in the academia depends 80% on how well you can give a presentation. But in general it's always beneficial to be a good presenter. If you can write well, that is great because you always need to publish your research. And just do some communications with advisors you want to work with, and try applying to those who are receptive with your trait.
Ollie Embourne Hi Ollie, I am on the autistic spectrum (aspie) and currently doing my PhD in physics. You are right, autism really helps when it comes to focusing and working on your own. But I am not going to lie to you: giving presentations is an important part in a PhD. You will struggle a bit with this, but you can really be surprised by how much you can improve (even if that will never be something that "comes naturally"). My suggestion is to start working on it already, also seeking advice from other people on the spectrum that managed to cope with their everyday issues (there are some books, for example) :)
In my field (mathematics), there are many people on the autistic spectrum.
Constantly evaluating yourself and be afraid of a failure
Yes communication is important in research
Very nice video.
Very good lecture
supervisors look
very useful information
Interesting session
Very good video.
Great job
Improves my knowledge
Different views are shared by different personalities. Thanks.