How to get what you need from your PhD or postdoc supervisor
November 4, 2022
DMSE postdoc Suhas Eswarappa Prameela and other early-career scientists share how they fostered a positive relationship with their supervisors and ensured they received the support they needed.
Suhas Eswarappa Prameela, a postdoctoral fellow in DMSE, talks with Science about how to cultivate a nurturing relationship with a PhD advisor. Ultimately, it boils down to “helping your advisor help you,” he said. “Faculty members are inundated with multiple administrative, teaching, and service activities, so being proactive, articulating your needs, and clearly communicating hurdles in the lab is key.”
Read the full story in Science.