University of Pennsylvania·Research Analyst

University of Pennsylvania Research Analyst interview experience

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Philadelphia, PAPosted Apr 2019 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

After applying online, I ended up with a more structured process that still felt fairly relaxed once I was in the building.

I was asked to come for a face-to-face meeting where I met lab leadership and other researchers, got a tour, and had time to ask questions about the work. At points, the process included reviewing my background directly with the PI and talking through ongoing projects and how I might contribute.

What made this journey feel distinct was that it usually had at least one “work sample” or homework-like component tied to the role. I went through a situation where I had to handle literature and a short coding test related to their research area, and there was also a version of the process where I

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