UUniversity of Cambridge·Research Scientist

University of Cambridge Research Scientist interview experience

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United KingdomPosted Feb 2026 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

I got an interview invitation about a week after the job posting deadline.

Because it was a short-term temporary role and the funding had to be used by a fixed date, they scheduled the interview for the very next day. The process moved fast, but the interview itself felt well-organized: there were two interviewers, and I was asked a mix of technical questions and communication-focused questions.

Afterward, I received an email that asked about my visa status and whether I could provide an additional referee. That was a bit surprising because it came immediately after the interview rather than later in the process. Then about a week after the interview, I received an

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