Applied in June, heard back within 2-3 weeks. Had a phone interview with an HR hiring rep, then a second phone interview with a manager in my department and the head of my department, then an in person interview with a second manager in my department and the head of the department. Real simple, no trick questions. They were genuinely interested in my experiences and how I would fit with the team. After the in-person interview, there were two exercises (research related and then language skills related), to test my research skills and my foreign language skills. I was a bit worried about the language skills one because I'm not 100% fluent in my second language, but it was really straightforward.

The interview process was smooth, well-organized, and professional. It included an initial HR screening, a practical assessment, and two interviews with the hiring managers. The interviewers were friendly and created a comfortable atmosphere while asking questions about my experience, current affairs, research skills, and how I handle deadlines. Communication was clear throughout the process, and I received an offer shortly after the final interview.