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Get Access To All JobsJob Title: Assistant Research Scientist, Joint Microscopy Laboratory
Agency: Texas A&M University Health Science Center
Department: Cell Biology and Genetics
Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate
Job Location: Bryan, Texas
Job Type: Staff
Job Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who we are
As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.
What we want
The Assistant Research Scientist supports research conducted through the Joint Microscopy Laboratory (JML) by applying expertise in advanced microscopy techniques, data acquisition, and image analysis. Responsibilities include supporting research projects utilizing MINFLUX and Luminosa microscopy systems, assisting with experimental design and sample preparation, and providing scientific guidance to facility users.
Responsibilities:
MINFLUX Research
- Collects super-resolution imaging and dynamics data using a MINFLUX 3D microscope to address scientific questions of Joint Microscopy Laboratory (JML) facility users
- Evaluates and assists in the development of experimental strategies and imaging approaches to support research objectives and scientific investigations.
- Provides expertise in sample preparation and advanced microscopy methodologies to support successful project outcomes.
- Utilizes facility software and analytical tools to acquire, analyze, evaluate, interpret, and summarize imaging data and research results.
- Collaborates with faculty, researchers, students, and other facility users on microscopy-based research projects and contributes scientific expertise related to advanced imaging technologies.
Mentoring and Training
- Provides guidance, training, and scientific consultation to faculty, staff, students, and facility users regarding microscopy techniques, experimental design, sample preparation, data acquisition, and data interpretation.
- Assists users in developing proficiency with advanced microscopy instrumentation and analytical approaches to support their research programs
Luminosa Data Acquisition
- Provides occasional support for data acquisition on a Luminosa confocal microscope within the Joint Microscopy Laboratory (JML). This effort serves as backup support for the Facility Manager, who has primary responsibility for the instrument.
- Assists facility users with imaging studies conducted on the Luminosa microscope and supports data acquisition and interpretation as needed.
Presentations and Scholarly Contributions
- Contributes to research reports, presentations, manuscripts, publications, and other scholarly products resulting from collaborative research activities.
- Assists with the preparation of scientific and technical content for research proposals and sponsored research activities involving advanced microscopy applications.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required Education And Experience
- PhD in relevant field
- Single molecule and pointillistic super-resolution imaging experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Expertise with MINFLUX Microscopy
- A strong background and training in quantitative biology
- Experience and/or interest in particle tracking and image analysis
- PhD emphasis ranging from physics to cell biology.
- A strong skillset/background in biochemical and biophysical methods and approaches
- Comfortable working with a range of programming, computational, and analysis tools
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others on a range of scientific projects
- Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently
Why Texas A& M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
- 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
- Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
- Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
- Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
- Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
- Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Job Title: Assistant Research Scientist, Joint Microscopy Laboratory
Agency: Texas A&M University Health Science Center
Department: Cell Biology and Genetics
Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate
Job Location: Bryan, Texas
Job Type: Staff
Job Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who we are
As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.
What we want
The Assistant Research Scientist supports research conducted through the Joint Microscopy Laboratory (JML) by applying expertise in advanced microscopy techniques, data acquisition, and image analysis. Responsibilities include supporting research projects utilizing MINFLUX and Luminosa microscopy systems, assisting with experimental design and sample preparation, and providing scientific guidance to facility users.
Responsibilities:
MINFLUX Research
- Collects super-resolution imaging and dynamics data using a MINFLUX 3D microscope to address scientific questions of Joint Microscopy Laboratory (JML) facility users
- Evaluates and assists in the development of experimental strategies and imaging approaches to support research objectives and scientific investigations.
- Provides expertise in sample preparation and advanced microscopy methodologies to support successful project outcomes.
- Utilizes facility software and analytical tools to acquire, analyze, evaluate, interpret, and summarize imaging data and research results.
- Collaborates with faculty, researchers, students, and other facility users on microscopy-based research projects and contributes scientific expertise related to advanced imaging technologies.
Mentoring and Training
- Provides guidance, training, and scientific consultation to faculty, staff, students, and facility users regarding microscopy techniques, experimental design, sample preparation, data acquisition, and data interpretation.
- Assists users in developing proficiency with advanced microscopy instrumentation and analytical approaches to support their research programs
Luminosa Data Acquisition
- Provides occasional support for data acquisition on a Luminosa confocal microscope within the Joint Microscopy Laboratory (JML). This effort serves as backup support for the Facility Manager, who has primary responsibility for the instrument.
- Assists facility users with imaging studies conducted on the Luminosa microscope and supports data acquisition and interpretation as needed.
Presentations and Scholarly Contributions
- Contributes to research reports, presentations, manuscripts, publications, and other scholarly products resulting from collaborative research activities.
- Assists with the preparation of scientific and technical content for research proposals and sponsored research activities involving advanced microscopy applications.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required Education And Experience
- PhD in relevant field
- Single molecule and pointillistic super-resolution imaging experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Expertise with MINFLUX Microscopy
- A strong background and training in quantitative biology
- Experience and/or interest in particle tracking and image analysis
- PhD emphasis ranging from physics to cell biology.
- A strong skillset/background in biochemical and biophysical methods and approaches
- Comfortable working with a range of programming, computational, and analysis tools
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others on a range of scientific projects
- Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently
Why Texas A& M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
- 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
- Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
- Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
- Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
- Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
- Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Assistant Research Scientist
Align your degree to EB-2 eligibility
EB-2 requires a master's degree or higher, or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive research experience. Document your publications, lab roles, and institutional appointments now so your employer's immigration attorney can build the strongest possible I-140 petition.
Search employers with PERM filing history
Use Migrate Mate to find research institutions and biotech employers that have filed PERM applications for Assistant Research Scientist roles, so you're targeting organizations already familiar with the sponsorship process rather than educating a first-time sponsor.
Verify your SOC code before PERM begins
Your employer's PERM filing must list a specific Standard Occupational Classification code. Check the O*NET profile for your research specialty to confirm the duties and minimum education align, since a mismatched SOC code can trigger a DOL audit and delay certification.
Request a prevailing wage determination early
Your employer submits a prevailing wage request to OFLC before PERM recruitment begins. Use the OFLC Wage Search to preview the Level I through Level IV wage tiers for your occupation and location, so your offer letter meets or exceeds the certified wage before the application is filed.
Understand how priority dates affect your timeline
Your priority date is set when PERM is filed with DOL, not when USCIS receives the I-140. If you were born in India or China, check the monthly Visa Bulletin to gauge current backlogs for EB-2 and EB-3 before accepting a sponsorship timeline from an employer.
Protect your priority date if you change employers
Once your original employer's I-140 is approved, your priority date can carry over to a new employer's I-140. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar research role without restarting the green card process.
Green Card Assistant Research Scientist: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship for an Assistant Research Scientist?
EB-2 applies if the role requires a master's degree or higher, or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive research experience. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Both categories require PERM labor certification, but EB-2 often carries a shorter backlog for some nationalities and can support a self-petition via National Interest Waiver in certain research contexts.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for research roles?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary status. The process starts with PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, then an I-140 immigrant petition filed with USCIS, and finally adjustment of status or consular processing. H-1B visa is a nonimmigrant classification renewed in increments. Green card sponsorship requires the employer to run a formal recruitment test proving no qualified U.S. workers are available, a step that does not exist in H-1B filings.
How do I find employers that sponsor green cards for Assistant Research Scientist positions?
Search Migrate Mate for employers with verified PERM filing history in research and life sciences. University research departments, government-affiliated labs, and biotech companies are the most active sponsors for this occupation. Targeting employers who have already navigated PERM for similar roles reduces the risk of delays caused by an inexperienced sponsor.
Can I switch employers after my green card process starts?
Yes, under two distinct rules. Once your original employer's I-140 is approved, a new employer can file a fresh I-140 and retain your earlier priority date. Separately, if your I-485 adjustment application has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 job portability lets you move to a same or similar research occupation without invalidating your pending green card case.
What documents should I prepare before asking an employer to sponsor my green card?
Gather official transcripts, degree certificates, and credential evaluations if your highest degree was awarded outside the United States. Compile a full list of peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and any patents or grants associated with your research. Detailed employment verification letters that specify your duties, title, and dates of service help the employer's attorney establish progressive experience for EB-2 eligibility during the PERM and I-140 stages.