Dr James Kirk
Project Details:
As an Imperial College Research Fellow, I will study the chemical makeup of the atmospheres of planets beyond our Solar System.
Start Date: 3 October 2022
Duration: 4 years
a) What has been the most challenging part of your fellowship application?
The most challenging part of the fellowship application was distilling four years of proposed research into a cohesive and succinct scientific argument that was understandable and convincing to a broad audience. Another challenge was to actually provide a realistic timeline of research over a four-year period.
b) What aspect of being a project-leading investigator do you enjoy the most?
The freedom to explore unanticipated lines of research. I find that one of the most exciting parts of being a scientist is trying to understand an unexpected result! Being a project leader also gives me the opportunity to bring onboard and mentor students, which I find to be hugely rewarding.
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