MIT·Research Scientist

MIT Research Scientist interview experience

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São Paulo, São PauloPosted Nov 2019 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

My application required a more formal package—CV, a research statement, and letters of reference (at least three).

After a few weeks, I was invited to an on-site stage that felt like a full program rather than a short interview. It started with a public presentation and then branched out into conversations with professors, an industrial coordinator, and also students and other postdocs, with meals built into the overall schedule.

The on-site day moved quickly, and I remember how much there was to cover. It wasn’t just about answering questions; it was about being consistent across multiple conversations. In my process, there was also a seminar component before the offer came through, and the interview

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