I applied through university. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Virginia Tech (Blacksburg, VA) in Jan 2009
Interview
Checked background knowledge about Bio-informatics, biological simulation and biology. Then explained precious projects. Theory, simulation tools, used machine, simulation tools and results were asked. Lots of questions were done tail by tail during explanation. After then, explained the project that employer is related. Then asked to describe an idea how to do the project based on my previous experience.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Virginia Tech (Blacksburg, VA) in Mar 2021
Interview
The interview is quite simple via Zoom. Another senior phd student also joins the interview. Professor is very friendly and make a self-introduction on him and his research team first.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Professor asks what is your research background and interest and why do you want to join his group. There is no specific technical challenging questions.
I applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at Virginia Tech
Interview
Skype interviews and questions about research interest. After reviewing academic credential faculty shortlisted students. Then take an interview one by one and select whos interest matches his one.
Skype interviews and questions about research interest. After reviewing academic credential faculty shortlisted students. Then take an interview one by one and select whos interest matches his one.
we discussed my background and my previous research experience. We also have discussed my future plan. What kind of research I interested in and what kind of job I wanted to pursue in the future.
