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When looking for a research assistant position, you can expect to be interviewed about your education in the field of research you are applying to, your clerical skills and your ability to work independently under tight time constraints. The interview and job expectations as a research assistant will depend largely on the scientific field you intend to research, so make sure you look into the expectations of the lecturers/readers/professors or other senior-level researchers you may end up working under.

Top Research Assistant Interview Questions & How to Answer

Question 1

Question No. 1: Tell us about your research interests.

How to answer
How to answer: The interviewer may want to envision how you would fit into their current projects. Speak about your field of study. You can use this question to highlight your passion for the field. It might also benefit you to mention that you are open to working on any project.
Question 2

Question No. 2: Describe your computer experience.

How to answer
How to answer: Computer skills are vital in research. Make sure you tailor your response to the job responsibilities. Describe how you have used computers for research in the past. You might mention tasks such as searching databases or performing analysis.
Question 3

Question No. 3: Do you have experience of seeking funding?

How to answer
How to answer: Funding is an essential step in many research projects. Highlight any past experience you have, and mention specific methods you have used, such as applying for grants or making presentations requesting funding. If you don't have experience, highlight your eagerness and ability to learn.

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Design a betting system on a 7 series game beetween two teams A and B (even odds at each game), such as if A wins the series your cumulated gain is exacly £100 and if A looses your cumulated loss is exactly £100.
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Operations and Research Assistant

Interviewed at Jane Street

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11 June 2014

Design a betting system on a 7 series game beetween two teams A and B (even odds at each game), such as if A wins the series your cumulated gain is exacly £100 and if A looses your cumulated loss is exactly £100.

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