Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Researcher Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Postdoctoral Researcher
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Presentation Technical screen Offer
Interview formats
Presentation Technical
I communicated directly with the PI. The process involved a presentation, followed by a day of short interviews with lab members. It concluded with a meeting with the PI, which felt like an offer, though the finalization was done via email.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Could you present your previous research?
- Can you discuss your project in more detail?
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Postdoctoral Researcher
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation Technical
I first had a Skype chat with the Principal Investigator (PI) about my background and what I'm interested in. After that, I came in person and gave a presentation of my graduate research project to the whole lab. Then, I had a more in-depth discussion with the PI and the lab members about the research projects we have going on.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Can you tell us about your thesis research?
- What are your interests and background?
- Tell us about your graduate research project.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Postdoctoral Researcher
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation Onsite
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral
This was similar to 5 other places I interviewed. I had an initial Zoom chat with the Principal Investigator (PI), and then a few weeks later, I was invited for a formal interview with the lab. This involved giving a virtual seminar for about an hour, followed by one-on-one meetings with lab members and the PI. I heard back pretty quickly after that, though I guess that depends on the lab. Overall, everyone was nice and it was a good experience.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Besides scientific aspects, what are your expectations for this postdoctoral position?
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Researcher Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center interview reports.
“What do you think about free will?”
Read reports →“What research projects are currently available in our lab?”
Read reports →“Can you tell us about your thesis research?”
Read reports →“Besides scientific aspects, what are your expectations for this postdoctoral position?”
Read reports →“What are your thoughts on the available research projects?”
Read report →“What do you hope to achieve in your career?”
Read report →“Could you present your previous research?”
Read report →“Can you discuss your project in more detail?”
Read report →“What are your interests and background?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 5 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center interview reports.