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Project Assistant roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a relevant bachelor's degree and your Australian employer submits a certified Labor Condition Application. The E-3 has no lottery and renews in two-year increments, making it a practical path for project coordination careers in the U.S.
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Get Access To All JobsWHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of Dr. Makhnoon, the individual in this position will be involved in an active research lab with several large grants and participate in many aspects of the research process, including recruitment of patients into research, data collection, data management, and development and maintenance of a database for participant recruitment and tracking. These duties will primarily focus on public health genetics studies designed to understand translation of genetic information into clinics, healthcare settings, and communities with the ultimate goals of preventing hereditary cancers.
- Recruit and screen participants for multiple research projects; recruitment may take place on or off campus or via telephone.
- Schedule appointments, obtain consent forms, explain study to participant and collect data.
- Interview participants for assigned research projects; interviews may be in person, in clinical setting, subject's residence or by telephone.
- Travel to recruitment sites as needed.
- Perform a variety of research duties such as library reference materials search for necessary project information.
- Perform medical records abstractions, data administration, coding and entry.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
Bachelor's Degree in related field
Preferred
- Bachelor's degree in genetic, behavioral, social science or public health.
- Proficiency in English and Spanish is strongly preferred.
- Prior research experience preferred.
JOB DUTIES
- Recruit and screen participants for multiple research projects; recruitment may take place on or off campus or via telephone.
- Schedule appointments, obtain consent forms, explain study to participant and collect data.
- Interview participants for assigned research projects; interviews may be in person, in clinical setting, subject's residence or by telephone.
- Travel to recruitment sites as needed.
- Perform a variety of research duties such as library reference materials search for necessary project information.
- Perform medical records abstractions, data coding and data entry.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of Dr. Makhnoon, the individual in this position will be involved in an active research lab with several large grants and participate in many aspects of the research process, including recruitment of patients into research, data collection, data management, and development and maintenance of a database for participant recruitment and tracking. These duties will primarily focus on public health genetics studies designed to understand translation of genetic information into clinics, healthcare settings, and communities with the ultimate goals of preventing hereditary cancers.
- Recruit and screen participants for multiple research projects; recruitment may take place on or off campus or via telephone.
- Schedule appointments, obtain consent forms, explain study to participant and collect data.
- Interview participants for assigned research projects; interviews may be in person, in clinical setting, subject's residence or by telephone.
- Travel to recruitment sites as needed.
- Perform a variety of research duties such as library reference materials search for necessary project information.
- Perform medical records abstractions, data administration, coding and entry.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
Bachelor's Degree in related field
Preferred
- Bachelor's degree in genetic, behavioral, social science or public health.
- Proficiency in English and Spanish is strongly preferred.
- Prior research experience preferred.
JOB DUTIES
- Recruit and screen participants for multiple research projects; recruitment may take place on or off campus or via telephone.
- Schedule appointments, obtain consent forms, explain study to participant and collect data.
- Interview participants for assigned research projects; interviews may be in person, in clinical setting, subject's residence or by telephone.
- Travel to recruitment sites as needed.
- Perform a variety of research duties such as library reference materials search for necessary project information.
- Perform medical records abstractions, data coding and data entry.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Project Assistant
Frame your degree around project disciplines
E-3 eligibility requires your degree to match the role's specialty occupation definition. A business, engineering, or IT degree supports a Project Assistant application more clearly than a general arts degree, so lead with your most relevant field when presenting credentials to employers.
Target employers with active LCA filing histories
Project Assistant roles at construction firms, consulting companies, and tech contractors regularly appear in DOL's Foreign Labor Application Gateway disclosure data. Employers who have filed LCAs before understand the process and are far less likely to back out after extending an offer.
Get the LCA certified before your consulate appointment
Your employer must file and receive a certified LCA from the DOL before you can attend your visa interview. DOL typically certifies LCAs within seven working days, but delays happen. Build that buffer into your start date negotiation.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for end-to-end support
Once you have an offer, Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service handles the LCA submission, visa paperwork, and consulate preparation so neither you nor your employer has to navigate the process from scratch. That reduces friction for employers new to E-3 sponsorship.
Negotiate your start date around consulate wait times
E-3 visa appointments at Australian consulates in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth fluctuate seasonally. Factor current appointment availability into your offer negotiation so your employer isn't caught by a four-week gap between your accepted offer and your first day.
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Find Project Assistant JobsProject Assistant E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Project Assistant jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles that support E-3 sponsorship. Rather than filtering through general job boards, you can search Project Assistant openings by employers with a demonstrated history of E-3 and LCA filings, which cuts down the time spent chasing employers who aren't set up to sponsor.
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 Project Assistant role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It depends on how the position is structured. A Project Assistant role qualifies when it genuinely requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field, such as engineering, business administration, or information technology. Roles where any degree or no degree would satisfy the employer's requirements typically don't meet the specialty occupation threshold. Your offer letter and job description need to reflect the degree requirement explicitly.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Project Assistant roles?
The E-3 has no annual lottery and no numerical cap for Australian citizens, while the H-1B is subject to an 85,000-slot cap and a random selection process that limits your chances regardless of qualifications. For a Project Assistant role, the E-3 also has a shorter path from offer to start date since there's no waiting for a lottery result. The only constraint is that E-3 is exclusively available to Australian nationals.
Can I change employers while working on an E-3 as a Project Assistant?
Yes, but you need to restart the process with each new employer. Your E-3 is tied to a specific employer and LCA, so your new employer must file a fresh LCA and you'll need a new E-3 visa before you can begin work. You don't have a grace period to work for the new employer while the application is pending, so timing your transition carefully around your consulate appointment availability matters.
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