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Postdoctoral Research Fellow roles at U.S. universities and research institutions qualify as specialty occupations under the E-3 visa, making E-3 sponsorship straightforward for Australian academics. The E-3 has no lottery, no annual cap pressure, and renews in two-year increments, so you can stay as long as your research position continues.
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Dr. Jason Woods has an opening for a postdoctoral fellow familiar with hyperpolarized gas imaging and pulmonary health.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, execute, and record research projects utilizing 129Xe MRI, including data analysis and integration.
- Analyze phase-resolved functional lung (PREFUL) images, in the context of multiple lung diseases.
- Learn and implement new pulse sequence programming techniques.
- Develop the skills and knowledge (critical thinking and analysis of data, devising specific aims, long-term project planning and experimental design) to become an independent scientist.
- Discuss relevant insights about experimental results with Faculty and provide useful recommendations and analysis.
- Present research at laboratory meetings, journal clubs, seminars, and meetings. Develop skills to critically review and discuss data being presented.
- Draft, write, and edit scientific reports, papers, journal articles, abstracts, and grants.
- Progressively increasing responsibilities with mentorship of research staff and fiscal administration.
- Maintain currency in field through continuing education, literature, and seminars. Be an active participant in the process through intellectual discussions with PI and other faculty, trainees and research staff. Solicit feedback on career trajectory from PI, mentoring committee and others who can provide coaching and insight.
- Attend required Cincinnati Children’s training sessions and ensure regulatory compliance with all institutional policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Ph.D. in related discipline, MD, or equivalent degree.
Preferred:
- PhD in Computer Science, Physics, Biomedical Informatics, Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Biostatistics or other similar quantitative disciplines.
- Experience in a related discipline.
About us
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Cincinnati Children's is:
- Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years.
- Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding.
- Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025).
- One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune.
- Consistently certified as a great place to work.
- A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability.
- Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.
Comprehensive job description provided upon request.
Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
LOCATION
Primary Location Location R
Department Pulmonary Medicine
Shift Day (United States of America)
Schedule Full time
Weekly Hours 40
FTE 1
Employee Status Regular
INTRODUCTION
Dr. Jason Woods has an opening for a postdoctoral fellow familiar with hyperpolarized gas imaging and pulmonary health.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, execute, and record research projects utilizing 129Xe MRI, including data analysis and integration.
- Analyze phase-resolved functional lung (PREFUL) images, in the context of multiple lung diseases.
- Learn and implement new pulse sequence programming techniques.
- Develop the skills and knowledge (critical thinking and analysis of data, devising specific aims, long-term project planning and experimental design) to become an independent scientist.
- Discuss relevant insights about experimental results with Faculty and provide useful recommendations and analysis.
- Present research at laboratory meetings, journal clubs, seminars, and meetings. Develop skills to critically review and discuss data being presented.
- Draft, write, and edit scientific reports, papers, journal articles, abstracts, and grants.
- Progressively increasing responsibilities with mentorship of research staff and fiscal administration.
- Maintain currency in field through continuing education, literature, and seminars. Be an active participant in the process through intellectual discussions with PI and other faculty, trainees and research staff. Solicit feedback on career trajectory from PI, mentoring committee and others who can provide coaching and insight.
- Attend required Cincinnati Children’s training sessions and ensure regulatory compliance with all institutional policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Ph.D. in related discipline, MD, or equivalent degree.
Preferred:
- PhD in Computer Science, Physics, Biomedical Informatics, Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Biostatistics or other similar quantitative disciplines.
- Experience in a related discipline.
About us
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Cincinnati Children's is:
- Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years.
- Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding.
- Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025).
- One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune.
- Consistently certified as a great place to work.
- A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability.
- Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.
Comprehensive job description provided upon request.
Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
LOCATION
Primary Location Location R
Department Pulmonary Medicine
Shift Day (United States of America)
Schedule Full time
Weekly Hours 40
FTE 1
Employee Status Regular
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Frame your CV for U.S. academic hiring
U.S. research institutions expect a CV, not a resume, with sections for publications, conference presentations, grants, and supervisor references. Australian 3-year bachelor's degrees are accepted as equivalent to a U.S. 4-year degree for E-3 visa specialty occupation purposes.
Target institutions with active research funding
R1 doctoral universities and NIH- or NSF-funded labs sponsor postdocs most reliably because grant budgets typically absorb LCA and visa costs. Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data to confirm whether a specific department has filed E-3 LCAs for research roles before.
Confirm your offer letter covers specialty occupation requirements
Your appointment letter must state that a research doctorate is required for the role, not merely preferred. 'PhD preferred' language can cause problems at the consulate, so ask your hiring department to revise it before the LCA is filed with DOL.
Understand the LCA timeline before your start date
DOL certifies the Labor Condition Application within seven business days in most cases. Build this into your onboarding timeline so your employer files early enough that your E-3 stamp is in hand before you need to travel to the United States.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the paperwork
Postdoc appointments often move fast once a PI decides to hire. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end, so you're not scrambling through USCIS instructions while finishing your PhD or current postdoc contract.
Negotiate visa costs into your offer before signing
Most research universities expect to cover LCA and visa filing costs for postdoc hires. Raise this before you accept in writing. Once the offer letter is signed without a cost clause, getting reimbursement later becomes significantly harder.
E-3 Visa Postdoctoral Research Fellow: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Postdoctoral Research Fellow jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Search Migrate Mate to filter Postdoctoral Research Fellow roles by employers with confirmed E-3 sponsorship history. Many postdoc positions don't advertise visa support explicitly, but R1 universities and federally funded research labs routinely sponsor E-3 visas because the process is faster and cheaper than H-1B visa and doesn't require a lottery slot.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Postdoctoral Research Fellow role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes. Postdoctoral positions require a PhD in a specific discipline as a baseline condition of employment, which satisfies the E-3 specialty occupation standard directly. The theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge is built into the role definition, making approval straightforward at most research institutions compared to roles where degree requirements are ambiguous.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Postdoctoral Research Fellows?
The E-3 is far more practical for postdocs. There's no lottery, no annual cap, and your employer can file any time of year with a seven-business-day DOL certification turnaround. H-1B registration opens once a year in March, and selection is random. For a postdoc hired in October, the E-3 is the only viable work visa that doesn't require waiting up to a year for the next H-1B cycle.
What happens to my E-3 status if my postdoc contract ends early or my lab loses funding?
Your E-3 is tied to the specific employer and position, so if your contract ends, your authorized status ends with it. You have a 60-day grace period to find a new qualifying position, change status, or depart. A new employer would need to file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'd typically need a new consulate appointment in Australia for a new E-3 stamp.