6. KRG Code of Conduct (Expectations)¶

Scientific claims must be significant and testable. KRG aims for maximum openness in sharing research details to support our published claims (e.g., using public repositories).

We aim to perform research with a high level of organization (e.g., maintaining reproducibility by version-controlled scripting and detailed documentation) as well as maintaining strict scientific integrity.

KRG members want to proudly share your data/scripts to support your published claims to anyone. As such, we regularly organize and arcive research projects (document and store everything if possible). Even for repeated studies, keep them in separate folders for later comparison.

See also: UNT RCR

We believe efficient and hard work are necessary to become successful while passion and fun are the fuel for maintaining the effort.

While KRG does not set rigid work hours, we expect our members to work as hard as possible within the limit that does not sacrifice a healthy life (both physically and mentally). Early successes open up many doors for your career.

It is also worth noting that focus strongly improves efficiency. As such, we expected full time commitment from our members; please discuss with Hsin-Yu about any concerns if you need special accomodation.

KRG aims to train independent researchers and persevering problem solvers. When a problem appears, we ask our members to take a moment and first try to solve it (e.g., via searching in the web/literature/KRG documentation and looking at the error message).

If your effort was successful, you learn it better than asking (please add a note in the KRG documentation system in case the issue has not been previously addressed). If it did not work out (say after ~30 minutes), ask a group member or Hsin-Yu for help.

Use available resources (e.g., computer time, university resources, and technical support) to thrust your research as efficiently as possible.

Communicate at the earliest moment possible (e.g., planning project/collaboration/conference, requesting reference letters, and revising career plans)

When communicating, use the most precise wording as you can. We all make mistakes (a lot of them); there is no need to worry about reporting failed attempts (even if it may seem sily). This will allow KRG to better train you.

When pursuing an objective (e.g., Ph.D. degree, fellowship application), it is assumed that you will be responsible for the management, including, e.g.:

• organize all requirements (ideally in a simple and clear manar to avoid potential issues)
• send reminders well before the deadline (ideally: months ahead)
• ensure all requirements are met

Provide time management information regularly (biweekly or monthly) to allow analysis of research effort (required when working on sponsored project, e.g., RA)

KRG is a collaborative group. It is important to be respectful and patient to each other, especially for members from underrepresented backgrounds.

We understand members come from various backgrounds and have exposures to different area of science. KRG is a safe environment to acquire knowledge: No one will be blamed for asking naive questions. It is most efficient to identify and address knowledge gaps as early as possible.

We encourage our members multiply their impact to junior members by contributing to this documentation system so that you won't need to repeat your self. We also ask our members to appropriately credit help/assistance that you received from others.

Doing science is a mental (and sometimes physical) challenge. Maintaining good health boost the productivity and the fun of scientific research.

Eating good foods, exercising regularly, and sleeping well can make a big difference to your scientific career and personal life. You are welcome to talk to Hsin-Yu if you need some additional tips.