The overall process is good. However, it highly depends on what lab you are interviewing. It would be better if you already have some background. I would suggest to read the paper published in the lab that you are interested in.
I applied online. I interviewed at Academia Sinica (Taipei)
Interview
The interview process for a Research Assistant position begins with submitting a resume and cover letter tailored to the specific research area. If selected, candidates are invited to a first-round interview, often with the principal investigator or project supervisor.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
This interview focuses on the applicant’s academic background, research experience, technical skills
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Academia Sinica (Taipei)
Interview
I connected with PI throughout the whole interview process. I sent my CV and was directly interviewed by the Principal Investigator at Academia Sinica in September 2022. The PI was really nice and the interview was quite comfortable.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Introduce yourself, why you chose to work here, and some questions related to my thesis
