I applied in-person. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Columbia University in May 2018
Accepted offer
Neutral experience
Difficult interview
Application
I applied online. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at Columbia University (New York, NY) in May 2013
Interview
Two skype interviews and an in person presentation. There were many questions about the research I had completed previously and a focus on where I saw my career heading. I also had to write and submit a mock research proposal and three letters of reference.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What research projects I had in mind and also asked me to write a mock proposal on anything I wished.
The interview was pretty easy which is common for a postdoc. I just had a Skype interview with the professor and then after 1 week or so got the offer.
I applied through university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Columbia University (New York, NY) in Jul 2016
Interview
I was called by my professor and it was one to one interview. I just had to present my previous dissertation work. It was very simple as it was for postdoctoral position. I was just asked questions based on my presentation and topic.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Are you interested in pursuing your career further in academics
I send a letter and my resume to the PI saying that I would love to join the group. Got some friendly answer so I went to new york to meet in person. Interview was rather informal, just a short chat with the PI and lunch with the rest of the group.
