It was over Zoom and fairly conversational. He asked about my resume and why I would want to be a student in his lab, and why I had decided to focus on neuroscience rather than psychology (as was the case in my previous position).

The interview process typically involves screening resumes, conducting phone or initial interviews, inviting candidates for in-person or virtual interviews, and potentially follow-up interviews. The interviewer evaluates the candidate's skills, qualifications, and cultural fit for the position. Finally, the top candidate is selected, and an offer is made.