The American Mathematical Society·Research Scientist

The American Mathematical Society Research Scientist interview experience

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SingaporePosted Aug 2018 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

I began by emailing the PI to express interest, and then the process moved quickly into a more involved sequence than I expected.

First there was an interview with the PI, followed by a presentation to the lab during a lab meeting. After I presented, there was a Q&A period and then additional time with lab members individually.

What surprised me most was how much the format leaned toward demonstrating how I would fit into the group in a real setting, not just answering questions. The lab meeting structure made the whole experience feel public and evaluative at the same time, and the individual conversations added another layer—less rehearsed than the main interview, but still clearly focused on my experience and

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