I applied through college or university. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Columbia University (New York, NY) in Mar 2012
Interview
Interviewed over the phone, as I was living in the UK at the time. I already knew the people as we are in the same field. Two principal investigators spoke with me for about an hour. It was low-key, since we'd already informally agreed to the position.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
We reviewed a published paper of mine, and I had to explain it in detail.
Too many group, team, other directors interviews. Too slow decision process. I did 4 times presentations and waited for 7 months, however during this waiting time, I passed 5 years “policy” after graduation and because of that they said I am not qualified that position anymore.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Theoretical background and the reason i applied specific approach to solve that problem.
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Columbia University (New York, NY) in Apr 2015
Interview
Simple questions on work experiences and goals. Talked about why I want to research at columbia. Laid back but the interviewer seem distracted. They were disorganized. They were 2+ hours late to the scheduled interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What were your work experiences and what are your goals few years from now. What were the lab techniques.
I applied in-person. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Columbia University (New York, NY) in Jun 2013
Interview
Interview was easy. I presented my work, followed by Q and A. Then I had a conversation with the PI about the projects that I will be working on in the next few years. and I had lunch with a few of the lab members which was a great experience
