The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Columbia University (New York, NY) in Feb 2010
Interview
I emailed the PI to say that I was interested in her research and to ask if she had any spots available. She she yes and we corresponded a bit by email. Then I had an in-person 1:1 interview with her. I thought it went fairly well. She didn't ask anything too difficult, but she was new to the university (and the country) and didn't seem to understand the distinction between a research assistant and a graduate student. She kept saying things about me being in graduate school, which I am currently not. That made the whole experience a bit confusing.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What one aspect of my lab's research interests you most?
I interviewed at Columbia University (New York, NY)
Interview
One interview with a panel of three lab workers after a 30 minute phone call. Was a mix of technical questions and my personal interest in the job. Interview for lab based position.
It was a straightforward process and asked mostly background and experience related questions. Be able to share relevant details about your past experiences and how it relates to the role.
Processes are long and very meticulous.series of interviews required. Although for the team I work for is small, I was required to interview with 3 different people plus an extensive and detailed review of my references
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Career goals and how my role would be significant for it
