NIH·Research Scientist

NIH Research Scientist interview experience

Got offer

Medium

Positive

Frederick, MDPosted Feb 2019 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

The interview I had was in person with my mentor, and it felt very thorough and intimate.

It was closely tied to the skills required for the research proposal and to the specific interests of the mentor’s lab.

Because it was so focused, it didn’t feel like a generic screening. We went deep enough that I felt like I was being evaluated on whether I could deliver on the proposal’s intent and match the lab’s priorities. It ended without an offer, but it was one of the most specific-feeling interviews I had—less like screening, more like calibration.

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