MIT·Research Analyst

MIT Research Analyst interview experience

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United StatesPosted Nov 2019 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

My path started with emailing professors directly.

The interactions felt informal—sometimes I’d find UROP postings that hinted at what a lab wanted, but it still seemed to carry real weight to approach by email or to meet personally. I reached out as a student, made sure I was actually committed to the project, and once we aligned on that, I joined.

When the process moved forward, it followed a pattern of either Skype or an in-office meeting. Those conversations usually centered on my research background and what I was interested in doing next, plus how my work style matched the lab’s needs. Even when I was meeting faculty, it didn’t feel

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