University of Pennsylvania Research Analyst interview experience

It mostly revolved around my prior research work—what I’d done, what I’d learned, and how my skills fit what they were looking for. The atmosphere was easygoing and unpressured, and the whole thing lasted about an hour and a half to roughly two hours depending on how the conversation flowed, with me meeting the PI along with lab staff.

A few days to a week later, I heard back. In my case, I actually got an email about a week afterward from the PI asking if I still wanted the job. Even when the interview format felt informal, it came with real discussion of expectations for the new role. I