UUniversity of Oxford·Research Scientist

University of Oxford Research Scientist interview experience

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Oxford, EnglandPosted Jan 2021 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

My interview started with me presenting my past work, and then the rest of the conversation shifted into questions about my skills, knowledge of the field, and how I’d fit the role.

It was done online over Zoom or Teams depending on the schedule, and I was asked to give short talks—typically a five-minute presentation or something close to it—followed by a question-heavy discussion.

In the talk portion, I shared my experience in the relevant area, sometimes with a small structure like a couple of slides. They listened closely and then jumped in with questions both about what I’d said and about broader topics connected to the job. In one session the panel interrupted during my talk to ask follow-ups, which made it feel a bit more interactive and less like a

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