I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Stanford University (Palo Alto, CA) in Mar 2011
Interview
2 phone call interviews and 2 site interviews. Group interviews and presentation.
No test. background check. 1-on-1 meetings with various members of the community.
Quite philosophical questions. Extremely competitive process. So many competitive candidates in the pool.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Previous work experiences, personal goals, future projections