I applied online. I interviewed at The Francis Crick Institute (London, England) in Jun 2025
Interview
it is good to have interview with the group members, and happy to discuss the projects I have done and the ones they are running. Quite comfortable experience, although, iy looks like toe job has already has decided candidate already.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How your previous work experience much this new job? Why you are interested with this position.
I applied through other source. The process took 8 weeks. I interviewed at The Francis Crick Institute (London, England) in Apr 2026
Interview
The screening call was a solid initial step in the hiring process. The recruiter was well-prepared, clearly outlining the role, company background, and next steps. The conversation flowed smoothly, with a mix of structured questions and space for open discussion.
The questions focused on key qualifications and general fit, which made the call efficient without feeling rushed. There was also an opportunity to ask questions, and responses were clear and informative, giving a better sense of the team and expectations.
Overall, the experience was professional and straightforward. While it remained fairly high-level—as expected for a screening stage—it provided a good overview of the opportunity and helped determine mutual interest in moving forward.
I applied online. I interviewed at The Francis Crick Institute (London, England) in Jan 2026
Interview
- 1st stage: online application (educational background + research experiences + grades + motivation + groups of interest and why)
- 2nd stage: pre-screening interviews (10-15 mins) with group leaders that you applied to. informal, generic questions..
- 3rd stage: online panel interview (35 mins) + 1h in-person interview with each supervisor and 45min lab visit.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Motivation to do PhD?
Scientific interests and why?