Research Assistant applicants have rated the interview process at Emory University with 2.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 88% positive. To compare, the company-average is 73.4% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Research Assistant roles take an average of 9 days to get hired, when considering 19 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Emory University overall takes an average of 33 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Emory University as a Research Assistant according to 19 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 31%
Group panel interview: 17%
Phone interview: 14%
Skills test: 10%
Background check: 10%
Drug test: 10%
Presentation: 3%
Personality test: 3%
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I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Emory University (Atlanta, GA) in May 2019
Interview
It was a phone interview. I was really nervous but PI was very straightforward. She first asked what I was looking to get out the job and where my interests lies. Then she explained her interests and we thought about how to combine them.
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Emory University (Atlanta, GA)
Interview
A 45-minute Zoom interview with three additional team members, focused on discussing role responsibilities, workflow collaboration, problem-solving approaches, and assessing overall team fit and communication style. Followed up then knew I got the offer.
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Emory University (Atlanta, GA) in Aug 2025
Interview
I applied online, then i got an offer for an interview in person. The interview was 30 mins, they asked about my background and my experiences and weeks later i got the offer.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about your experience working with incarcerated individuals
Just sending the professor you interested. And then, if they are not replying, you will just need to politely add a follow-up message. Then if the professor interested you, they will have a coffee chat with you