Work environment

Besides the research topics themselves, a major focus of the group is also the learning that comes with performing research. We are open and supportive, setting aside time to discuss and reflect on our research experiences. We collaborate extensively within the group, typically working in pairs or small teams. Additionally, we engage with local research groups as well as international partners.

We keep ourselves and each other on track by logging our weekly plans and progress, which we briefly discuss together each week. Additionally, we use Teams for online collaboration and communication, and GitHub for version control and collaborative coding. To support productive, robust, and reproducible research, we stay up to date with modern computer science-related workflows and infrastructure. In our weekly research craftsmanship sessions, we explore topics ranging from programming strategies and useful tools to personal development as independent researchers. Past sessions have covered subjects such as time management, debugging strategies, and publishing in high-ranked journals.

Team values

  1. We value human interaction—being together for both work and social engagement.
  2. We value autonomy—the freedom to choose how and what we work on.
    • Built on mutual trust and the responsibility to uphold it.
    • Flexible work hours.
    • The ability to adapt our work style, including setting aside long periods for deep focus.
  3. We act with intent, ensuring we understand the purpose behind how we spend our time.
    • Meetings should have a clear goal, be structured, and stay punctual.
  4. We value honesty and direct communication.
  5. We prioritize time for focused work, both individually and collaboratively.
  6. We embrace growth, innovation, shared learning, and continuously improving the quality of our work.