I interviewed with a specific PI for a lab assistant/technician position via Skype. I contacted the PI because I was interested in her research and had relevant experience. She asked me about my previous research experience and what projects I thought I might want to work on in her lab.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What things would you need to improve on most if you worked here?
El profesor y yo hicimos un contrato temporal de trabajo ya nos conociamos de congresos y compartimos el mismo tema de investigacion por lo que fue facil conseguir la entrevista
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Cuales son mis principales intereses de investigacion? Como se investiga en palomas? Como crear un experimento? Nivel de ingles Creatividad y robotica Solucion de problemas
I applied online. I interviewed at UCLA in Mar 2025
Interview
One Zoom meeting talking through a prior experience working in a lab setting. Interviews vary significantly depending on what the lab is looking for. You can apply through emailing labs directly, or sometimes they post openings on the undergrad research page.
It went quite well overall, though it wasn't without its challenges. The process required considerable effort and perseverance, but the experience was incredibly rewarding. Each obstacle provided valuable lessons, and in the end, it felt fulfilling to have overcome the difficulties and gained new insights and skills.
