I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Hans-Knöll-Institute (Jena) in May 2022
Interview
Application: 12th April
Interview invitation: 26th April (made for only 3 candidates)
Interview with Principal Investigator: 4th May
Pleasant interview of 1.30h about the position and with candidate profile presentation.
HR Desk rejection: 16th May
This academic position with the name of "Research manager and scientific writer" is precisely what is expected from any Postdoctoral researcher position in Academia, with all it takes and much more... Expectations to be considered: "Academia"-like work culture, environment, and payroll. Q for Scientists to consider regarding these types of positions: Would you be interested in doing another postdoc with a different job title?!
Neutral overall experience: NO FEEDBACK!!!
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Q for Scientists to consider regarding these types of positions: Would you be interested in doing another postdoc with a different job title?!
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Hans-Knöll-Institute (Jena) in Aug 2019
Interview
Es wird um eine kurze Präsentation gebeten und es folgt ein Rundgang durch das Institut. Die Leute wirkten gestresst und angespannt. Man hat dann noch mit ausgewählten Leuten sprechen können, die vorher wohl instruiert wurden was sie sagen sollen.