The American Mathematical Society Research Scientist interview experience: PI alignment and lab presentation

After an initial recruiter-style step, I had an online conversation with the PI about where my work could fit and what the existing project was doing. We discussed research areas we could realistically pursue together. It felt like an alignment conversation rather than a checklist interview. That was followed by a presentation to the lab. I explained my previous and current experience so they cou…

Shared by a candidate · reported Jun 2026. Interview formats change; use it as a guide, not a script.