These are our core values and expectations at work. As simple as they are, we believe it’s important to state them clearly so everyone is aligned. Please consider reading these principles if you are interested in joining the lab.
Show respect to people and instruments. We are respectful to each other, and are unbiased towards lab members and other colleagues regardless of nationality, religion, age, gender, disabilities, etc. We treat instruments and infrastructures with care. We maintain a tidy workspace (bench, office, fridge and freezer space, etc) at all time.
Support each other. While we all work on our individual projects, we are a team! All lab members are expected to share knowledge and help whenever possible, but we are also considerate of the time and schedules of others. We all contribute to running our lab.
Ask questions freely. There is no such thing as a stupid question. So ask all your questions, as often as needed.
Uphold scientific integrity. Scientific misconduct and data manipulation will not be tolerated. We strive to reach the highest standard of scientific integrity. We share all data honestly and openly.
Prioritize scientific curiosity. We are driven by enthusiasm and a fascination for scientific discovery–not by the pursuit of publications. We seek solid answers to the questions we ask. We understand that publications are essential in an academic career, but we emphasis that publications are the end product, not the driver of the scientific endeavour. Publications come naturally when we ask the right questions and provide robust and honest answers.
Maintain self-motivation. We use self-motivation to pursue a steady level of research productivity while keeping balanced schedules.
Be honesty and transparent. We highly value openness in all work-related matters. We are upfront about potential problems.
Resolve conflict early. We strive to resolve conflicts quickly as they can affect well-being and progress. Communicate early about potential issues and try to find common ground. If that doesn’t work, speak to Fabien. If the conflict involves Fabien and cannot be resolved, we will ask a person external to the conflict to mediate.
Learn from mistakes. Mistakes happen, and often help us learn. It’s okay to admit an error. However, we aim to plan work carefully to minimize mistakes and, most importantly, learn from them.
Maintain good documentation. All lab members are required by law and good practice to keep a clear lab notebook documenting methods and protocols. Documents need to be archived when leaving the lab at the end of the contract. Bioinformatic work must also be properly documented.
Participate in lab meetings. Everyone is expected to attend the lab meetings and actively participate in discussions. We strive to maintain a friendly atmosphere where everyone from junior to senior lab members should feel engaged and safe to ask questions, comment, or share opinions.
Establishing collaborations. Science is collaborative, and we welcome new collaborations when possible and sensible, but reaching out to people outside the lab should be discussed with Fabien beforehand.
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