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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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Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University Hawai'i may apply for Casual Hire positions, which include administrative, professional, and technical (APT) or instructional-type positions. Because of the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits as provided to regular BOR and Civil Service employees such as paid leave and holidays. Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees, and up to 1 calendar year for part-time employees.
Working Title: Research Assistant
Position Number: Casual Hire
Hiring Unit: Department of Urban and Regional Planning, College of Social Sciences
Location: Honolulu (Manoa)
Date Posted: 07/24/26
Closing Date: 07/27/26
Salary Range: $29.67/hour
Work Schedule: 10 hours/week
Type: Temporary (casual), Not to Exceed 08/31/2026
Funding: Funded by the Hawaii Community Development Authority
Other Conditions:
To begin as soon as 08/01/2026, for up to 08/31/2026, but may end sooner, dependent on availability of funding and program need. Must be available to work 10 hours a week.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop data gathering and management plan.
- Attend public workshops/meeting, take observational notes, set up audio/visual equipment.
- Gather, organize, store, and manage all project data.
- Create and maintain a project bibliographic database.
- Track recruitment chains and manage survey data records.
- Review and summarize literature related to public participation for community development planning processes.
- Transcribe/support the transcription of workshop recordings.
- Analyze, summarize, public meeting data and analytical findings.
- Draft research memos and reports.
- Other duties as necessary and assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Communications, Communicology, or related field.
Demonstrated ability to conduct survey research and manage participant recruitment in community-based settings.
Working knowledge of Qualtrics or similar survey platforms, and basic data management and analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SPSS).
Desirable Qualifications
Familiarity with public participation techniques and practices, and experience analyzing policy documents, recorded testimony, and/or audio/visual data.
Proficiency to review and interpret research data across multiple formats, communicate effectively, and complete tasks independently and on time.
To Apply:
- Cover letter describing how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications
- Resume
- Name and contact information (including email addresses) of 3 professional references
- Official transcripts (copies are acceptable, however, original and official transcripts will be required at time of hire)
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Application materials will not be returned.
Inquiries: Mae Grant, Jgrant87@hawaii.edu
EEO, Clery Act, ADA
The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/
Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.
Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/
Description
Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University Hawai'i may apply for Casual Hire positions, which include administrative, professional, and technical (APT) or instructional-type positions. Because of the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits as provided to regular BOR and Civil Service employees such as paid leave and holidays. Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees, and up to 1 calendar year for part-time employees.
Working Title: Research Assistant
Position Number: Casual Hire
Hiring Unit: Department of Urban and Regional Planning, College of Social Sciences
Location: Honolulu (Manoa)
Date Posted: 07/24/26
Closing Date: 07/27/26
Salary Range: $29.67/hour
Work Schedule: 10 hours/week
Type: Temporary (casual), Not to Exceed 08/31/2026
Funding: Funded by the Hawaii Community Development Authority
Other Conditions:
To begin as soon as 08/01/2026, for up to 08/31/2026, but may end sooner, dependent on availability of funding and program need. Must be available to work 10 hours a week.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop data gathering and management plan.
- Attend public workshops/meeting, take observational notes, set up audio/visual equipment.
- Gather, organize, store, and manage all project data.
- Create and maintain a project bibliographic database.
- Track recruitment chains and manage survey data records.
- Review and summarize literature related to public participation for community development planning processes.
- Transcribe/support the transcription of workshop recordings.
- Analyze, summarize, public meeting data and analytical findings.
- Draft research memos and reports.
- Other duties as necessary and assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Communications, Communicology, or related field.
Demonstrated ability to conduct survey research and manage participant recruitment in community-based settings.
Working knowledge of Qualtrics or similar survey platforms, and basic data management and analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SPSS).
Desirable Qualifications
Familiarity with public participation techniques and practices, and experience analyzing policy documents, recorded testimony, and/or audio/visual data.
Proficiency to review and interpret research data across multiple formats, communicate effectively, and complete tasks independently and on time.
To Apply:
- Cover letter describing how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications
- Resume
- Name and contact information (including email addresses) of 3 professional references
- Official transcripts (copies are acceptable, however, original and official transcripts will be required at time of hire)
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Application materials will not be returned.
Inquiries: Mae Grant, Jgrant87@hawaii.edu
EEO, Clery Act, ADA
The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/
Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.
Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/
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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.