I applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at ESRF in Oct 2024
Interview
ESRF has a cruel lack of consideration for candidates.
I applied 4 months ago and despite several interviews (a 45-minute online interview, a 1.5-hour panel interview, a 1-hour HR interview and a 45-minute technical test) and reminders, I still have no answer (3 months after the panel interview !!!).
This radio silence after such a major investment of time and energy (travel, preparation of PowerPoint presentations, etc.) shows a flagrant lack of professionalism, especially for a research institute of this stature.
This negative experience contrasts sharply with the seriousness of other research institutions with which I have interacted.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Standards HR questions:
Can you handle the stress?