Research Assistant applicants have rated the interview process at Rice University with 2.7 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 89% positive. To compare, the company-average is 71.4% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Research Assistant roles take an average of 19 days to get hired, when considering 10 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Rice University overall takes an average of 26 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Rice University as a Research Assistant according to 10 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 27%
Background check: 20%
Presentation: 13%
Group panel interview: 13%
Phone interview: 13%
Other: 7%
Drug test: 7%
Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -
I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Rice University (Houston, TX) in Mar 2012
Interview
Initial emails were sent, followed by phone conversation. The next round was a Skype interview. After a week, I got the acceptance letter. It was all very straight forward and very professional.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is one strength and weakness of your research question, and how can we assist you?
Applied during school year. Talked with professor and PhD student about my goals. Answers questions regarding prior research experience. The interview was conversational and friendly. The interview process occurred quickly and I heard back for the position soon afterwards.
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Rice University in Dec 2021
Interview
Introduce research background, future research proposal, and personal research interest. Be asked about specific research outcomes from personal statements, CV and publish. Ask if any question about funding or research.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What’s research interest?
Any challenges through research experience?
Self introduction first, and then describe research experience and answer questions . It was only a ten minutes interview, so very short and straight forward. You should also expect to have a opportunity to ask their questions.