I applied through university. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Northeastern University (Boston, MA) in Feb 2014
Interview
you give a presentation on your previous research and after your presentation, they will ask you questions on your research. They asked you what methods you used for your research. Then, they also describe what project you will be expecting to working with at NEU.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Northeastern University (Boston, MA) in Mar 2016
Interview
It was an on-campus interview. I presented my research. Faculties and students asked questions. I had meetings with faculties, postdocs and students.
It was a whole day interview. Then I had a meeting with department chairs and deans of the school. The interview started at 8 with a breakfast at the hotel I was staying and ended at 5:30 at the school. The whole process was positive.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why do you think you are a good fit for this position?