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      Research Assistant Interview

      30 Jun 2021
      Anonymous employee
      Providence, RI
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied through university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Brown University (Providence, RI) in Feb 2020

      Interview

      I was asked about my background, including interests, technical skills, and future goals. I was also asked some science/technical questions related to the lab position I was applying for. It was a fairly laid back and friendly interview.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What draws you to this research opportunity?
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      Assistant Researcher Interview

      6 Apr 2025
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Providence, RI
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Brown University (Providence, RI)

      Interview

      There was an online quiz followed by one interview with a professor who was the only decision maker for the position. I heard back quickly after the interview that they were not interested

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      describe your understanding of the research process
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      Research Assistant Interview

      21 May 2024
      Anonymous employee
      Providence, RI
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Brown University (Providence, RI)

      Interview

      My interview process was over Zoom and it took about 20 minutes. It was for an undergraduate position within a department I had worked before, so the questions were not too difficult / out of the ordinary. Most focused on my organizational skills and research/academic interests.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      How do you stay on top of tasks independently?
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      Research Assistant Interview

      7 Feb 2021
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Declined offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Brown University

      Interview

      Two phone interviews - one with HR and another with the supervisor for the position. Relatively mundane first interview while the second asked some more technical questions required for the job

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Q: What is your greatest strength/weakness?
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