I applied in-person. I interviewed at IRCM (Montreal, QC) in Jan 2021
Interview
An informal process. Depends on the PI, and the project requirements. Reviewed the latest research paper with the PI Discussed with the lab manager and senior students Visited the IRCM installations Gave a scientific presentation during the journal club
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe your past research projects and your contribution in detail
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at IRCM (Montreal, QC) in Dec 2018
Interview
The interview was a 2-step process.
The first step was a conversational interview to judge scientific and personality fit for the role.
Second step was scientific presentation wherein more research related topics were covered.
I applied through university. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at IRCM (Montreal, QC) in Jan 2021
Interview
A good experience, a good professor, easy-going process; I just contacted professors online and after few days, I received a reply from a professor. Then, we scheduled a zoom interview and he requires reference letters from referees, so, all things go well.