E-3 Visa Research Assistant Jobs
Research Assistant roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when tied to a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in a relevant field like biology, psychology, or social sciences. The E-3 has no lottery and renews every two years, making it a stable path for Australians pursuing U.S. research careers.
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Play a part in building the next revolution of machine learning technology. We're looking for passionate mid-level and senior researchers to work on ambitious curiosity driven long-term research projects that will impact the future of Apple, and our products. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work on innovative foundational research in machine learning.
As a member of the team, you will be inspired by a diversity of challenging problems, collaborate with world-class machine learning engineers and researchers to impact the future of Apple products, and publish some of your results in high-quality scientific venues.
DESCRIPTION
In this position you will be responsible for pushing the boundaries of machine learning research. You will publish your results in top tier conferences and journal venues, making sure that your research results are reproducible and of high quality. You will collaborate with researchers to propose a research plan to advance our understanding of machine learning and execute it through implementation and experimentation, in collaboration with your colleagues. You will provide technical guidance, and prepare technical reports for publication and conference talks. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with broader teams across Apple.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated expertise in machine learning research.
- Publication record in relevant conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI, CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, ACL, EMNLP, etc).
- Hands-on experience working with deep learning toolkits such as PyTorch.
- Strong mathematical skills in linear algebra and statistics.
- PhD, or equivalent practical experience, in Computer Science, or related technical field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to formulate a research problem, design, experiment, implement and communicate solutions.
- Ability to work in a diverse collaborative environment.
PAY & BENEFITS
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $134,700 and $203,000, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
INTRODUCTION
Play a part in building the next revolution of machine learning technology. We're looking for passionate mid-level and senior researchers to work on ambitious curiosity driven long-term research projects that will impact the future of Apple, and our products. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work on innovative foundational research in machine learning.
As a member of the team, you will be inspired by a diversity of challenging problems, collaborate with world-class machine learning engineers and researchers to impact the future of Apple products, and publish some of your results in high-quality scientific venues.
DESCRIPTION
In this position you will be responsible for pushing the boundaries of machine learning research. You will publish your results in top tier conferences and journal venues, making sure that your research results are reproducible and of high quality. You will collaborate with researchers to propose a research plan to advance our understanding of machine learning and execute it through implementation and experimentation, in collaboration with your colleagues. You will provide technical guidance, and prepare technical reports for publication and conference talks. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with broader teams across Apple.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated expertise in machine learning research.
- Publication record in relevant conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI, CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, ACL, EMNLP, etc).
- Hands-on experience working with deep learning toolkits such as PyTorch.
- Strong mathematical skills in linear algebra and statistics.
- PhD, or equivalent practical experience, in Computer Science, or related technical field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to formulate a research problem, design, experiment, implement and communicate solutions.
- Ability to work in a diverse collaborative environment.
PAY & BENEFITS
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $134,700 and $203,000, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Research Assistant
Align your degree to the research field
E-3 visa eligibility hinges on a direct match between your Australian degree and the research discipline. A psychology degree supports a behavioral research role; a general science degree may not satisfy the specialty occupation requirement for a molecular biology position.
Target universities and research institutions first
Academic medical centers, R1 universities, and federally funded research institutes file LCAs regularly and have HR teams familiar with E-3 sponsorship. Government contractors running NIH or NSF-funded projects are also structured to sponsor efficiently.
Request a job description that names your degree field
The LCA and visa application require the role to state a specific degree requirement. Ask your hiring contact to confirm the job description explicitly names your field, not just a generic bachelor's degree, before the offer is finalized.
Verify your employer can file the LCA before accepting
The employer must file a certified LCA with the DOL before you can attend your consulate appointment. Confirm your prospective employer understands this step and has filed LCAs before, or is prepared to start the DOL process immediately after your offer.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the full process
Research employers often underestimate the paperwork involved. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service handles your LCA filing, visa paperwork, and consulate preparation end-to-end, so neither you nor your employer stalls at an unfamiliar step after the offer.
Convert a temporary research contract into an E-3 role
Short-term or contract Research Assistant positions can still support an E-3 application if the employer is a legitimate U.S. entity and the role meets specialty occupation criteria. USCIS and the DOL assess the nature of the work, not just the contract length.
E-3 Visa Research Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Research Assistant jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australians searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. Search by job title and filter for employers with E-3 or LCA filing history. Research Assistant roles at universities, research institutes, and government contractors appear regularly and these employers are generally experienced with work visa requirements.
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 Research Assistant role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It depends on the specific position. A Research Assistant role qualifies when the employer requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field, such as neuroscience, public health, or economics. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field are harder to support under the specialty occupation definition, so the job description wording matters significantly.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Research Assistant positions?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens but has no lottery, no annual cap, and can be filed at any time of year. The H-1B visa is open to all nationalities but requires winning a lottery with roughly a 25% selection rate. For Australians, the E-3 is a far more reliable path to a Research Assistant role since approval doesn't depend on chance.
Can my employer sponsor me for an E-3 if they haven't done it before?
Yes. Any legitimate U.S. employer can file an E-3 sponsorship for the first time. The process starts with a Labor Condition Application filed with the DOL, which most employers can complete without prior experience. The practical challenge is that HR teams unfamiliar with the E-3 may conflate it with the H-1B process, so providing clear documentation of the E-3 requirements upfront helps avoid delays.