University of Edinburgh Researcher Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 10 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at University of Edinburgh.
University of Edinburgh
PhD Researcher
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
It was a positive experience. First, you meet your potential supervisors to discuss the project. Then, there's a separate official interview that lasts about 15 minutes. You also get to have lunch with current PhD students on the interview day, which is a great chance to ask them questions about the process. I'm still waiting to hear back about an offer because of funding.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about your research experience and background?
University of Edinburgh
Assistant Researcher
Entry Difficult Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation Technical
So after they looked at my CV, we first had a meeting to see if I was a good fit. Then I had to present a research paper. After that, they asked me more technical questions, and we talked about my previous experiences and research.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you provide a detailed answer to a hypothetical question about a project?
- Can you discuss your experiences and thesis?
- Can you answer technical questions about your experiences and research?
University of Edinburgh
Postdoctoral Researcher
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
The interview will start by discussing your PhD work and your understanding of DNA repair mechanisms. You'll then describe the skills and experiments you've developed and how they can benefit the project. We'll also touch upon your potential for leading initiatives and applying for funding.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Could you detail your PhD research?
- Tell me about your publications regarding DNA repair mechanisms.
- What are your developed skillsets and experiments?
University of Edinburgh Researcher Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from University of Edinburgh interview reports.
“What are the advantages and disadvantages of coarse graining?”
Read reports →“Tell me about your publications regarding DNA repair mechanisms.”
Read reports →“What are your thoughts on the scientific question this Professor is researching?”
Read reports →“Could you detail your PhD research?”
Read reports →“Can you present your research work?”
Read report →“Do you have any technical questions?”
Read report →“Could you introduce yourself?”
Read report →“What are your thoughts on leading and funding applications?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about the coding languages you are familiar with?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 10 University of Edinburgh interview reports.