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University of California Berkeley Research Associate Interview Questions
& Process

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

Based on 7 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

2.1 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
85.7% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at University of California Berkeley.

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Research Associate

Research · more than a year ago

Staff Average Neutral experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral

The interview focused on lab research and the techniques used.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Can you tell me about your previous role?
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University of California Berkeley

Research Associate

Research

Staff Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

I had a Skype interview with a postdoc and the professor from the lab. They offered me the job a few days after. We mostly talked about my master's research and what the role I applied for involves. Some standard questions came up, but I think they were really trying to gauge if I'd fit in with their research objectives.

Confirmed questions3 questions
  • In what ways will this position advance your career aspirations?
  • Can you share your experience managing fieldwork?
  • Please detail your education and any computer programs you are proficient in.
University of California Berkeley logo
University of California Berkeley

Research Associate

Research

Staff Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical

I got referred by a friend and the whole process took about 2-3 weeks. The interview was smooth and chill. Just be prepared to explain your research experience and how you tackle technical problems.

Confirmed questions3 questions
  • Can you detail your research experience?
  • Describe your approach to solving technical challenges.
  • Are there any technical questions regarding research?

University of California Berkeley Research Associate Interview Questions

Quoted word for word from University of California Berkeley interview reports.

Could you explain the workflow of the Illumina NGS platform?

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In what ways will this position advance your career aspirations?

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Can you tell me about your previous research projects and any papers you've published?

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How do your qualifications align with the requirements of this position?

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Describe your approach to solving technical challenges.

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 7 University of California Berkeley interview reports.

Interview formats

Technical 54.5%
Behavioral 45.5%

Interview difficulty

Easy 28.6%
Average 71.4%
Difficult 0%

Candidate experience

Positive 85.7%
Neutral 14.3%