I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Texas A&M University (College Station, TX)
Interview
Interview is based on job qualifications and not a personality test. Be prepared to answer questions about previous job experience and why you left your previous position; how you dealt with a difficult situation; problem solving etc. Also be well informed on current research.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Some interviewers may ask you to give a short presentation about your previous scientific work. Also may ask additional questions about previous research. Not as intense as a thesis defense.
I applied online. I interviewed at Texas A&M University (College Station, TX) in Aug 2011
Interview
straight forward, and easy. the paperwork and hassle of dealing with the various levels of paperwork and staff made the process take about ten times longer than necessary. The lack of procedural knowledge of the hiring professor only made the process take that much longer, and made the whole experience that much worse.