An interesting point. So what are less problematic/more appropriate terms? Group leader? Something else?https://twitter.com/maryellenlane29/status/899627986932183041 …
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I second the "supervisor", although I used to call mine "jefecito" - little boss in Spanish :)
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Yeah, "supervisor" is what I tend to use, "boss" when trying for shorter (tho not sure academics fond of that one)
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I think it depends on the relationship. Boss works with postdocs, but with GS I prefer mentor. Supervisor works for both!
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I like saying boss. But maybe I'm unusual.
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Advisor is nice though. IMHO better than boss and better than supervisor at delimiting and explaining role.
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Crossing tweets :) I avoid "mentor" as default bc specific connotations, but I think adviser works for students.https://twitter.com/biochembelle/status/899750208128647168 …
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