I contacted professors saying I was interested in applying for a fellowship to work in their lab. I came out for an on-site interview and then worked on the proposal back at my home institution. I asked whether they would support me even if I did not get the fellowship and I was promised 1-2 years of support, so I took the offer, and ended up getting a fellowship that provided three years of funding.
I applied through other source. I interviewed at UC San Diego
Interview
Contacted a relevant prof, was asked for 1 to 1 interview initially and then a talk to his group. They were doing interesting things, and were curious about my work too. Overall, a great learning experience and motivation.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
It was mostly technical aboit my research on semiconductor materials and devices
In summary hectic! I had to sponsor myself to one of the interview location and met twice virtually afterwards. This might not represent the general view, but there appear to be a bias in the employment process. People from high-ranked schools might have greater chances of being favored.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why did you apply? What are your career goals? What are your research plan for this project?
I interviewed at UC San Diego (San Diego, CA) in Mar 2022
Interview
Two rounds. First meeting with the PI and presenting my research. Asked several technical questions on the presented topic. Next round was with existing postdocs and collaborators in PI's lab.
