I applied online. I interviewed at UC San Francisco (San Francisco, CA) in Feb 2020
Interview
As an overseas candidate, I was interviewed online. The professor and laboratory staff were very friendly. The selection process was fair. I attended three interviews and described about my academic background and my future goals.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Questions about my academic and research background.
The interview process was actually quite easy for me. The position I applied fit to my background and needed the skills I have. I did phone interview and then onsite interview. Interviewee was super helpful as well.
Skype interview with principal investigator, presentation interview in person to lab and other labs in the department on PhD work. Offer followed shortly after - comes from PI then HR department follow up
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
All questions around why the lava research interests you and you’d PhD work / skills
was a good experience, Great infrastructure, great scientific team and people to with. located in a convenient location. lot of scope for collaboration with neighboring labs. Scientifically motivating, encouraging atmosphere with lot of fun events and happy hours.
