All questions were scientific and related to past and present projects, nothing unexpected
Postdoctoral Research Assistant Interview Questions
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Where do you see yourself in 5 years? How would you approach the project? Do you have experience with the industry we are researching?
The questions and discussions were mostly scientific, and evolved about applying previously learned methods and knowledge to future projects. No cliche 'where do you see yourself in 5 years' questions.
My prospective boss asked my thoughts on troubleshooting a particular odd behavior of some of the equipment in their lab.
Some technical questions about optical communication, my background, list of publications and salary expectations.
Do you think you could live in Israel?
What do you plan to do in 5 years?
I was mainly asked to contribute to developing ideas for and writing a grant proposal that would cover my salary. This will obviously be dependent on your area of expertise, and you should research the lab ahead of time and be prepared to contribute to their specific projects.
what do you think the most challenging thing in your Phd?
Why do you want to apply for this role? Why do you think you are suitable for this role?
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