Disperse Project Associate interview questions

Stage one of a multi-stage interview process, with a senior staff member. A very comfortable short interview discussing the role itself, and my most relevant work experience. Subsequent stages would have involved case study scenarios etc. Strangely, I was told that I would not be progressing to the next stage as the company were looking for a full-time hire, despite the fact I was looking for a full-time position. No response from the contact after sending two emails to clarify so I had to let it go, but generally the actual interview was a positive experience.