Northwestern University Research Analyst interview experience

The way the PI framed it made it clear they were really looking for genuine interest in the lab’s work and intellectual curiosity—basically whether I seemed committed and eager to learn, more than whether I was already an expert.

That same vibe showed up in a phone-style conversation where they asked about my interests and my plans after graduation, along with how much time I could commit. They wanted to understand what I was aiming for and how I thought about research work.

Later, the process also included the more “administrative” research assistant flow: after initial email interest, I