I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Lawrence Berkeley Lab (Berkeley, CA)
Interview
No pre-phone interview. Was invited to give a job talk and then spend the rest of the day speaking with small groups of people. Very few questions about my experience and background beyond what was asked during my talk. Instead, they explained to me the details and background of the project I'd be working on.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If you had unlimited funds, what research project would you pursue?
30 minute initial zoom interview. Then an onsite interview with a job talk, panel interview, and a few 1-on-1. Had a tour of the entire lab, had lunch with a few staff scientists. Overall pretty chill, everyone very friendly.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Please tell us a time where you encountered a challenge in a collaborative environment and how did you deal with it.
I applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at Lawrence Berkeley Lab
Interview
First, a half-hour phone screen. A month later, an on-site interview for a whole day, with several one-on-one interviews and a presentation to a group of around 20. At the end, a lab tour. After waiting with no update for more than two months, I finally got a rejection email.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Lawrence Berkeley Lab (Berkeley, CA) in Sep 2024
Interview
The interview was scheduled two weeks ahead. There were four people in the interview panel. The interview started with a presentation from myself and then the panel asked questions for 20-25 mins. At the end, I got some time to ask if I have any questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why are you interested? What's your strength and weakness in communication? How did you learn python and other softwares?