

Postdoc application
#16
Posted 26 February 2013 - 02:08 PM

#17
Posted 26 February 2013 - 11:13 PM
#18
Posted 27 February 2013 - 07:35 AM
woohoo I'm shortlisted for a postdoc, never thought they'd reply
congrats and good luck!
#19
Posted 04 March 2013 - 11:20 AM

#20
Posted 04 March 2013 - 12:06 PM
hey tjcito...we're keeping our fingers crossed for you....is the job on our side of the pond or over on the other side....thanks Curtis
just had the interview over skype, i'll let you know what happens.

Edited by casandra, 04 March 2013 - 12:16 PM.
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#21
Posted 04 March 2013 - 06:01 PM
#22
Posted 04 March 2013 - 06:16 PM
you really like it over there eh?hey cas, thanks! how you doing? the postdoc position is back in the old world...

- hobglobin, personal comment about my beauteous photo......
#23
Posted 04 March 2013 - 07:16 PM

#24
Posted 04 March 2013 - 08:37 PM
and to you too, my dear sire....yeah, it's alright
cheers my dear lass

perhaps you can post here some of the questions that you were asked during the interview? We probably need a thread where people who've gone through an interview can post the questions they were asked, the questions they asked, give a few tips and guidelines...the possible pitfalls etc.....or a plain overview of the whole process...this would be very helpful to a lot of people I think...
- hobglobin, personal comment about my beauteous photo......
#25
Posted 04 March 2013 - 09:52 PM
Basically, in academia there were three people that I would be working with in the same room. They asked me to give them a presentation about the work I had done, I guess they wanted to see the "scientific" thinking I achieved (if any :lol;). During the presentation and also afterwards there were questions about the work presented. After the presentation-related stuff was done, they started asking questions about technical stuff regarding the position itself, e.g. the techniques I'm familiar with and also testing whether my knowledge is convenient for the position. I believe one of the main focuses was whether I had conducted other people's research. I'd say another of the main concerns of the interviewers is to assess whether the candidate is able to perform independent research. Of course, they don't want another PhD student

They also asked if I have experience working in a multicultural environment. To be honest I would say I didn't do too bad, but I didn't do great either. It was the first online interview I've ever had. All of them were friendly and the questions were always clear. One thing I do during interviews is try to be as honest as I possibly can. If they ask something and I don't know it, I don't really see the point in trying to make something up. Besides, I would like to think there is no person in the world that knows everything

Anyway, I hope this helps other members of Bioforum


Cheers guys!
tj, phd

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#26
Posted 05 March 2013 - 09:21 AM
I agree with you Cas. I also think it could be potentially helpful to other people appying for postdocs. I had another interview for the dark side. Completely different.
Basically, in academia there were three people that I would be working with in the same room. They asked me to give them a presentation about the work I had done, I guess they wanted to see the "scientific" thinking I achieved (if any :lol;). During the presentation and also afterwards there were questions about the work presented. After the presentation-related stuff was done, they started asking questions about technical stuff regarding the position itself, e.g. the techniques I'm familiar with and also testing whether my knowledge is convenient for the position. I believe one of the main focuses was whether I had conducted other people's research. I'd say another of the main concerns of the interviewers is to assess whether the candidate is able to perform independent research. Of course, they don't want another PhD student
They also asked if I have experience working in a multicultural environment. To be honest I would say I didn't do too bad, but I didn't do great either. It was the first online interview I've ever had. All of them were friendly and the questions were always clear. One thing I do during interviews is try to be as honest as I possibly can. If they ask something and I don't know it, I don't really see the point in trying to make something up. Besides, I would like to think there is no person in the world that knows everything
Anyway, I hope this helps other members of Bioforumand as I normally finish first emails "Should you require any further information please do not hesitate in contacting me"
Cheers guys!
tj, phd
Will there be a second round (next phase) or was that it? Did they ask about your salary expectations?

Edited by casandra, 05 March 2013 - 02:55 PM.
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#27
Posted 08 March 2013 - 05:54 AM

#28
Posted 17 March 2013 - 07:45 PM
#29
Posted 17 March 2013 - 11:34 PM
They explained why? or they just let you know you didnt get it without explaining it?so... I didn't get it.
If you don't know it, then ask it! Better to ask and look foolish to some than not ask and stay stupid.
#30
Posted 18 March 2013 - 07:13 AM
A single lie is reproachable; a million lies is a statistic.
D. J. T.