EPFL Researcher Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 12 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at EPFL.
EPFL
Researcher
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Presentation
Interview formats
Technical Presentation
Had one meeting with the group leader, mostly about past research experience. The group leader asked me to present my previous research. During this, they asked critical questions that were almost exclusively technical-scientific in nature. Very few, if any, personal or skills-related questions.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you walk me through your research experience?
EPFL
Postdoctoral Researcher
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Presentation Onsite
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral Technical
The interview involved a full-day visit. I gave a presentation about my research, followed by individual discussions with each lab member. These conversations covered their research and my own work in more depth. The presentation was formal, but the one-on-one chats were pretty laid-back.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What motivates your interest in this postdoctoral position?
EPFL
Postdoctoral Researcher
Entry Easy Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Presentation Onsite
Interview formats
Presentation Other
It was short: one hour personal discussion, presenting my Ph.D. in form of PPD presentation. And then I had a lab visit, knowing my colleagues and having a look of the equipment lab
Confirmed questions1 question
- I presented my Ph.D. thesis
EPFL Researcher Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from EPFL interview reports.
“How do your research interests align with the group's research agenda?”
Read reports →“What was your academic program?”
Read reports →“Can you describe the thesis you completed?”
Read reports →“Could you outline your research interests and explain your strategy for obtaining funding for your postdoctoral work at this institution?”
Read reports →“What do you want to do here?”
Read report →“What motivates your interest in this postdoctoral position?”
Read report →“What are your career plans?”
Read report →“Are you a good fit for the team?”
Read report →“Tell me about your previous research experience.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 12 EPFL interview reports.