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Universitetet i Oslo Researcher Interview Questions
& Process

Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 6 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

2.2 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
83.3% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Universitetet i Oslo.

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Researcher

Research · more than a year ago

Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

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Confirmed questions3 questions
  • Tell me about your work experience with thin-film solar cells.
  • What are your salary expectations?
  • Can you detail your education?
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Universitetet i Oslo

Researcher

Research

Mid Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Coding

It was quite difficult, they were checking for more relevant subject aspect knowledge and also research aspirations. There were a lot of questions in ASIC design flow, circuit design techniques, and also RFIC system integration tools. They asked about analog and mixed-signal design techniques, Python programming, circuit design techniques, and low power reduction techniques at the circuit level. Basically, they wanted to know about everything in your resume.

Confirmed questions3 questions
  • Can you elaborate on your in-depth knowledge of the various CAD tools used?
  • Were there specific questions posed regarding C programming?
  • Did the interview include questions about other tools like Python?
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Universitetet i Oslo

Postdoctoral Researcher

Research

Mid Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

The interview took about 30 minutes. It was mostly about how I could help with the group's projects and what skills I have that fit the job. The questions part was about 15 minutes and had a lot of different types of questions.

Confirmed questions3 questions
  • Why were you interested in this position?
  • What specific skills do you possess that would be beneficial for this role?
  • How do your research interests and topics align with the ongoing projects within our group?

Universitetet i Oslo Researcher Interview Questions

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Are you familiar with the concepts of statistical learning?

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Were there specific questions posed regarding C programming?

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What are your career aspirations and how does this postdoctoral position fit into them?

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Did the interview include questions about other tools like Python?

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Tell me about your work experience with thin-film solar cells.

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How do your research interests and topics align with the ongoing projects within our group?

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Could you elaborate on the main outcomes of your recent research and how they connect to this postdoc role?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 6 Universitetet i Oslo interview reports.

Interview formats

Technical 40%
Behavioral 33.3%
Presentation 13.3%
Group 6.7%
Coding 6.7%

Interview difficulty

Easy 0%
Average 83.3%
Difficult 16.7%

Candidate experience

Positive 83.3%
Negative 16.7%