Rockefeller University Research 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 Rockefeller University.
Rockefeller University
Research Assistant
Entry Easy Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process was very clear cut. I was invited to a first round interview where they asked simple questions like what my research interests were and to describe my lab and class experience in these areas. They were also very receptive with questions I had about the program in general. However, just note, they are more interested in you showing knowledge of the bigger picture beyond the experiment, the 'why are you doing this experiment' , and 'what is this experiment doing for the project as a whole', than hearing you list a bunch of processes you can do in the lab.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Tell me about your research interests.
- How has your coursework and lab work provided you with experience in this field?
Rockefeller University
Research Assistant
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Panel Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
I first had a phone chat with HR, Marivel Morillo, who was super helpful and kept me in the loop. She reached out when a spot opened up and invited me for an interview. I met with her in person, and then went to the lab. I talked to the Principal Investigator first. He asked the usual stuff about my background and experience. What stood out was that he really wanted someone keen to learn science, not just do the tasks. He asked about my long-term career plans. Then I got to hang out with the current research assistants, which was a cool part. After that, a specific post-doc interviewed me, diving deeper into my lab experience and what I wanted to do. Finally, I circled back with Marivel to share my thoughts on the interview. Overall, it was a really friendly process, actually kind of enjoyable despite the nerves.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Are you planning on going to graduate school?
Rockefeller University
Research Assistant
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
After getting a referral from someone in the company, I was connected with the postdoc running the lab. We exchanged a few emails, and then the postdoc introduced me to an HR person. The HR rep scheduled an in-person interview for me within a couple of days. The interview itself lasted about 3 hours and included a one-on-one chat with the postdoc, a tour of the lab facilities with a conversation with some of the other lab members, and a final one-on-one chat with the HR rep.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Could you tell me about your relevant experience?
- What are your goals for this position?
- Do you have any concerns about working with mice?
Rockefeller University Research Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Rockefeller University interview reports.
“Are you planning on going to graduate school?”
Read reports →“Can you tell me about the molecular biology techniques you know?”
Read reports →“What made you decide to major in what you are studying?”
Read reports →“Are you willing to commit to a two-year period, as is common in many labs?”
Read reports →“What are your future career plans, such as grad school or med school?”
Read report →“Tell me about your undergraduate research and explain its relevance.”
Read report →“Do you have any concerns about working with mice?”
Read report →“Are you able to commit to a 2-year period?”
Read report →“Are you able to commit to a two-year period?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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