I applied in-person. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Princeton University (Princeton, NJ) in Oct 2013
Interview
The interview involved an informal meeting at a scientific conference and then some email correspondence before a formal (on-site) interview. The interview included meetings with all lab staff and the PI, a brief lab-meeting style presentation of my graduate work, and a tour of the facilities and campus.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why was I interested in this lab's work specifically?
I interviewed at Princeton University (Princeton, NJ)
Interview
Faculty -> Executive Director -> offer. All were taken on Zoom. There was nothing surprising. Talked about research directions, contributions to the center's mission, relocation plans, and so on. The interview with the executive director implied that my research aligned with the center and was approved by PI.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How could you contribute to the center's mission? Would you be able to relocate?
I interviewed at Princeton University (Princeton, NJ)
Interview
At the Psych department it depends really heavily on your relationship with the PI. The process is lab specific but usually involves a presentation and an interview. The presentation involves your research and the interview usually discusses your research agenda.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe to me the policy implications of your research
I applied in-person. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Princeton University (Princeton, NJ) in Oct 2015
Interview
Got in touch with a Professor who is recruiting. I was invited to give a talk (45min) on my graduate reseach. Talked with the members there. A week later, I was offered a job.
