University of Washington·Research Scientist

University of Washington Research Scientist interview experience

Got offer

Medium

Positive

Seattle, WAPosted Dec 2016 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

I started with email communication and then followed up with in-person meetings that felt more congenial than intimidating.

The conversations focused on setting up the lab and the immediate goals—basically what the team was trying to accomplish early on and where my role might fit in. We also talked through what I would be doing day to day and what other lab members were planning to work on going forward.

There was a campus and facility tour too, which helped me understand the environment beyond just the conversations. I also met with department members, and the overall vibe stayed friendly and open rather than formal.

It all felt average in terms of interview structure and difficulty, but honestly the warmth

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