I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Northwestern University
Interview
I applied on the NW website and then was contacted by email from the PI about 2.5 weeks later. We setup a 30min zoom call with the post-docs from the lab. They were very friendly, asked about my career goals and research experience.
I applied through other source. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Northwestern University (Chicago, IL) in May 2016
Interview
In-person interview with Principal Investigator, followed by a meet-and-greet with the rest of the lab members. I was asked about my previous research experience, and why I was interested in the position I was applying for. Beforehand, I researched the lab itself to get a good sense of what they worked on, so I came prepared with questions of my own for the PI.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is your previous lab experience? Explain some of the scientific concepts/techniques that were employed in that previous laboratory experience.