IImperial College London·Research Analyst

Imperial College London Research Analyst interview experience

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United KingdomPosted Dec 2019 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

My earliest experience with the kind of academic research discussion that led toward a position was much more informal than a formal interview.

I had a conversation that felt like it focused on fit and planning rather than testing—talking through my interest in research topics, discussing the application process, and even covering potential funding sources. It felt more like mentoring and exploration than anything strictly scored.

In a similar vein, I also had a short Skype discussion with the project leadership where the emphasis was on my PhD work. The conversation lasted about twenty minutes and centered on my project rather than a wide range of unrelated topics.

Overall, these experiences were pleasant and low-stress, and they

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