Columbia University Research Analyst interview experience

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FrancePosted Oct 2025 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

My process was basically two back-to-back video calls, each about 30 minutes.

I spoke first with the principal investigator, then later with a PhD student. Both conversations were pretty friendly, and the vibe was more about understanding the project and where I’d fit than about catching me on technicalities.

After those calls, they even suggested I reach out to the previous intern to ask about what the project was like day to day. That detail stood out to me because it made the process feel connected to real work rather than just interviews on paper. I walked away feeling like I understood the environment better and that the team was intentionally trying to gauge fit

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