I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at University of Cambridge (Cambridge, England) in Aug 2024
Interview
30 minutes online interview, although some candidates are offer with in person interview. Some existing lab members will introduce candidates with the lab. The interview panel consists of 3 people.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If you are given unlimited amounts of fund, what will you research about ?
Single interview for summer research position
Good questions - focussed on knowledge of field and technical knowledge
Nice intervewer
overall highly rate and would interview again
drawback was that interview was quite short, would like more time
Given enough notice before the interview, told who was interviewing and overall a very straightforward. I would recommend. Feedback was also given at the end. The questions asked were relevant to the position.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would I apply my specific skills to the research they are conducting?
It was an online 25 min interview with 3 members of the committee. Each of them were supervisor in the project each from a different field. At the end they said that the result will be delivered online in a week.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe your previous experience and the most memorable article that influenced your decision to study here