I applied in-person. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Columbia University in May 2018
Interview
The interview was pretty easy which is common for a postdoc. I just had a Skype interview with the professor and then after 1 week or so got the offer.
I applied through university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Columbia University (New York, NY) in Jul 2016
Interview
I was called by my professor and it was one to one interview. I just had to present my previous dissertation work. It was very simple as it was for postdoctoral position. I was just asked questions based on my presentation and topic.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Are you interested in pursuing your career further in academics
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Columbia University (New York, NY) in Jul 2012
Interview
emailed the PI, wrote back after 1 week. 2 weeks later on-site interview and offer same day.
gave a 1 hour presentation in front of the lab. overall very nice experience