quickly scheduled and fast decision making. Depending upon the divisions, the interview could last a day long or just half of a day. You will need to give a formal talk to everyone, followed by individual sessions with everyone from the hiring group. Finally, the interview will be wrapped up by the hiring manager/staff scientist.
quite friendly, a phone screening, often including a technical presentation, and questions about your skills and experience related to the specific role, good overview of the lab and job experience, overall satisfying
I applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (Oak Ridge, TN) in Feb 2024
Interview
Interview process was slow, but they were upfront about it. Asked questions about my previous research, how I would fit in with their research focus, and my future interests in a research career.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Relate how your prior research experience would fit in with the group here.
