Postdoctoral Fellow applicants have rated the interview process at Northwestern University with 2.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 93% positive. To compare, the company-average is 72% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Postdoctoral Fellow roles take an average of 17 days to get hired, when considering 16 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Northwestern University overall takes an average of 28 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Northwestern University as a Postdoctoral Fellow according to 16 Glassdoor interviews include:
Presentation: 22%
One on one interview: 19%
Group panel interview: 16%
Skills test: 13%
Phone interview: 9%
Background check: 9%
Personality test: 6%
IQ intelligence test: 3%
Drug test: 3%
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I interviewed at Northwestern University (Chicago, IL)
Interview
The interview process began with an initial screening conducted by members of the laboratory. This stage focused on assessing general fit, communication skills, and alignment with the group’s research interests.
Subsequently, the discussion transitioned into a more in-depth evaluation of my academic background and prior research. I was asked to elaborate on my published work, including the scientific rationale, methodologies employed, and key findings. The conversation also explored my ability to critically analyze research in the field.
Good typical question and process. Nice interview, all good, no issues, will interview again again. Good typical question and process. Nice interview, all good, no issues, will interview again again
It was a 3 steps interview:
1. brief discussion: ~30m
2. Detailed presentation of research followed by a Q and A session: ~2hr
3. one-to-one meeting with lab members: 15min/per person
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Q. Most questions were about my research and how I will apply those knowledge to the new projects?
Q. Where do I want to see myself in 10 years?