Harvard University Research Scientist interview experience

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Boston, MAPosted Jul 2018 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

The application process started with a phone interview that lasted about an hour.

After that, they flew me out for an on-site interview, and even though I had to pay out of pocket for hotel and flight up front, it was later reimbursed. On the day, I met the PI I’d be working for, did a lab and facilities tour, gave a one-hour presentation to the group, and then sat for several individual discussions with the director of the center and other people.

Lunch also turned into part of the interview rhythm—other postdocs gave short research presentations, and I asked questions, but there wasn’t much true one-on-one time with them because the PI was around. The director portion

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