I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Duke University (Durham, NC) in Sept 2009
Interview
The interview process was straightforward, much the same, if not a tad less competitive than for similar positions at Ivy League schools (I interviewed and obtained a job at Yale as well). If you're sharp, and present yourself well, you'll get in. You have to be teachable for this job. Communicate that, somehow. If you lack experience, don't try to schmooze your way around that. There are plenty of labs around campus that can give you the experience you need. Don't make up anything/stretch things, and you'll do well. You'll be in there working with very bright/capable graduate students and post-docs. Look the part, act the part.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is your greatest strength? How will your skills allow you to contribute directly to this research? And what are your goals for the future?
I applied in-person. I interviewed at Duke University (Durham, NC) in May 2024
Interview
I met with the lab's PI in two occasions to discuss several matters related to the position and my competitiveness. It was an overall nice experience, as the PI was a very nice and passionate scientist, so he was mainly looking for someone who would fit in his lab and also showed a passion for research.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why was I interested in this position?
How was I qualified?
Everyone was friendly and questions were straightforward. Prior the interview, I was sent a schedule of who the interviewer is and when I would be interviewing with them. There were multiple interviewers and the process was smooth.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Duke University (Durham, NC)
Interview
A few people from the laboratory were present for the interview. The PI was the primary one asking questions, but the others added on as well. It lasted around one hour in total, and I was told to await further instruction after hanging up.
