Applications start early so be looking well before you need the position. Interviews are fair but be prepared to answer questions about your qualifications for the position. My interview was on zoom but was during the pandemic.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at UC Davis (Davis, CA) in Mar 2013
Interview
Very Informal. You will most of the time know the Professor prior to be hired. But if you do not be sure to read up on the work being asked of you prior to the interview. These interviews are often a feeling out process and how well you will work together...
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What kind of databases do you have experience using?
I applied through university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at UC Davis (San Diego, CA) in Feb 2018
Interview
The interview was a personal interview with my potential advisor followed by a visit to potential research sites, and a discussion of potential funding avenues. This was all in-person on campus during the week.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What were my research interests?
What was my science experience?
Had I organized field sampling before?
I contacted several PIs about graduate student opportunities in their labs and the funding situation. I had phone conversations with them about these opportunities before my interview in the spring.
