I applied through university. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at NIH in Feb 2010
Interview
the principle investigator contacted me and invited me to have an on-site interview. I gave an oral presentation and met key persons one by one there. i had lunch with other fellows and had dinner with PIs.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
can you tell me the mechanisms of the subjects you studied?
The interview process was overall fairly easy. The interviewers were friendly and the conversations were tailored to research interests, goals and experience. The process began as a panel interview followed by one on one interview.
The HR interviewed me and asked questions one by one. One day, one person. A total of 8 HR interviewed me, and each person talked for one hour with me, so I spent 8 hours.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What about your daughter? Will you take care of her?
I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at NIH (Bethesda, MD) in July 2024
Interview
The interview focused on the specific expectations associated with the role. The interviewer emphasized the importance of understanding the job responsibilities, the scope of work, and the expected outcomes. Clear communication of expectations from the employer was highlighted as crucial for job satisfaction and performance.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Salary expectations, previous career responsibilities