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University of YorkCompany guide
Updated weekly · Reviewed by the Dataford team

University of York interview process & guide 2026

Interview difficulty 4.9 / 10Based on 67 interview reports

Everything we know about interviewing at University of York: what each round tests and compensation by level.

Research Scientist

At a glance

4.9/ 10
Interview difficulty 4.9 / 10
Rated by candidates who reported interviewing here. Harder than 72% of companies we track.
1
Role guides
67
Interview reports
12
Topics tracked
$48k
Median total comp
01 · Difficulty and outcomes

How hard is the University of York interview?

Aggregated from 67 interview experiences
Difficulty mix
Easy20%
Medium65%
Hard15%
Most loops land in the middle: hard enough to prep for, rarely brutal.
Offer rate
69%about 1 in 2

About 1 in 2 candidates with a known outcome convert.

46 offers across 67 reports with a stated outcome.
Experience sentiment
79%positive
Positive 79%Neutral 7%Negative 13%
02 · Topic breakdown

What University of York actually tests for

How prominent each skill is across reported loops
100%
Research presentation skills
96%
Doctoral research communication
92%
Q&A with expert panel
88%
Health economics (domain knowledge)
85%
Men's health / discovery research (domain knowledge)
81%
Biodiversity and land-use modelling (domain knowledge)
77%
Statistical modelling
74%
Research methods & experimental design
70%
Data analysis
66%
Literature review & staying current with research
62%
Academic publishing impact orientation
59%
Technical problem solving
Tested less
Tested more
03 · Role guides

Find the guide for your role

This is your next step: open the guide for the role you are interviewing for. Each one carries the questions University of York interviewers actually ask that position, the loop structure, and pay by level.

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Research Scientist
$38k-$58k
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04 · Compensation

What University of York pays, by level

Estimated total compensation: base salary plus stock and annual cash bonus.

Median $48k
Level$0kTotal comp range$100kTotal
All levels
Base $38k-$58k
$38k-$58k
Ranges blend verified compensation data points. Base + stock + annual bonus shown. Estimates only.
05 · FAQ

University of York interview FAQ

Answered from real candidate and workplace data
How hard is the University of York interview?

Candidates most commonly rate University of York interviews as medium, based on 67 reported interviews. About 69% of candidates who interview go on to receive an offer.

How much does University of York pay?

Reported total comp across roles at University of York ranges from roughly $38k to $58k per year, varying by level, team, and location.

What topics does University of York test in interviews?

University of York interviews most often cover Research presentation skills, Doctoral research communication, Q&A with expert panel, Health economics (domain knowledge), and Men's health / discovery research (domain knowledge). The exact emphasis depends on the specific role you apply for.

What roles can I prepare for at University of York?

Dataford has interview guides for 1 role at University of York, including Research Scientist.

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