I applied online. I interviewed at Stanford University
Interview
Relatively informal Zoom call that was scheduled over email after applying online. The interviewer introduced the position and department/division/team and then asked a few questions to me, clarifying answers when needed, and finished with letting me ask questions
I applied online. I interviewed at Stanford University (Palo Alto, CA) in Apr 2022
Interview
Good communication; diligent; kept me informed and progressed as planned. Thoughtful team; got a good feel for the job and how things work. New position so many unknowns which everyone was up front about and owned.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
experience; how I deal with ambiguity; leadership traits; availability
I applied in-person. I interviewed at Stanford University
Interview
Typically for postdoc interviews, the candidate will be brought on site and give a talk to the whole lab, followed by 1:1 conversations with each lab member. The whole process can take a whole day. A lot of decision making comes from the presentation, especially the level of research the candidates conducted earlier.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Q: what are the most important findings in your research?