It was a panel interview. They asked about technical skills (qualitative/quantitative), availability to work (days, times, number of hours), interest in field (which subject background are you coming from), and previous research experience
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Which academics do you like in this field and what about their work resonated with you?
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at WZB (Berlin) in Feb 2023
Interview
one round of interview after a data assignment. 2 researchers were there, very friendly and open. it took about half an hour and they both asked questions and mentioned that normally there is an additional third person.
I had to complete an R test with tasks similar to what one would do at the job. Afterwards, there was a panel interview where you get to know the researchers and the job itself.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Just general questions about one’s background and motivation about working in research.