University of Cambridge Research Analyst interview experience

After that, there was a second stage that felt more formal and direct—an in-person discussion paired with technical assessment elements. The panel was usually made up of three people, and the flow was very focused on matching my experience to what the group needed.

The questions I remember were mostly about research fit and role expectations rather than a deep technical deep-dive. I talked through my skills, how my research aligned with the lab’s recent work, and even whether I had read the latest lab publication. One part that stood out was how behavioural-style questions came up around