Stony Brook University Research Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 16 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Stony Brook University.
Stony Brook University
Research Assistant
Entry Average Neutral experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Take home Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
After submitting the application online, there was an onsite interview. The boss and teammates were nice, and the questions were fair yet challenging. The interviewer focused heavily on the techniques I use and my career plans. It's important to answer fluently to build trust. They also wanted to see evidence of my skills in both dry and wet experiments.
Confirmed questions7 questions
- Could you tell me about your previous research experience?
- Can you explain the technology mentioned in your resume?
- Do you have any references?
Stony Brook University
Research Assistant
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Panel Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
First, there was a panel interview with three committee members which was pretty easy and felt professional. Then, about a month later, I had a full day of interviews for the second round with a VP, a department head, and the rest of the department who would be my peers. The second round felt disorganized; the team seemed unprepared, interviews started late, and the actual job requirements didn't match the description. I could also feel the fear the peers had towards leadership. I didn't get an offer and found out indirectly when the job was re-posted with slightly different requirements, which felt unprofessional after making it to the final round and taking time off work.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What are your 5-year career goals?
- What's the best thing about Stony Brook?
Stony Brook University
Research Assistant
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Take home Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Coding
The professor gave me a dataset and asked me to remove null values and find a suitable model using different regression and classification techniques. They also asked many technical questions about data science.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Could you explain your interest in this role and why it's a good fit for you?
- Can you describe your previous experience with data analysis?
- What is your understanding of the VLOOKUP function?
Stony Brook University Research Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Stony Brook University interview reports.
“Can you explain the function of a slope limiter within hyperbolic conservation laws?”
Read reports →“What's the best thing about Stony Brook?”
Read reports →“What is your understanding of the VLOOKUP function?”
Read reports →“How were your grades in your other classes?”
Read reports →“Can you tell us about the research you did for your undergraduate thesis?”
Read report →“What motivates your interest in joining Stony Brook?”
Read report →“Describe your undergraduate thesis research.”
Read report →“Have you had any publications?”
Read report →“If you haven't had many jobs, why is that?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 16 Stony Brook University interview reports.