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Postdoctoral Associate roles at U.S. research universities and institutes regularly qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, with most positions fitting the EB-2 advanced-degree category. Institutions file I-140 petitions directly, making postdoc-to-permanent-residency pathways more common than many foreign researchers expect.
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Job Posting Title:
UTIG - Postdoctoral Fellow - Lowery
Hiring Department:
Institute for Geophysics
Position Open To:
All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Sep 11, 2027
Location:
PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS
Job Details:
Purpose
UT Micropaleo Lab is seeking a postdoctoral scholar to conduct research on benthic foraminifera ecosystem change in Matagorda Bay.
Responsibilities
- Participate in field work in Matagorda Bay
- Identify and pick benthic foraminifera from cores
- Integrate benthic foraminifera population data with other data types produced by project and write manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications
- Actively participate in lab group meetings, laboratory training, the UTIG postdoctoral mentoring program, and other UTIG, Jackson School, and University career development and training opportunities.
Required Qualifications
PhD in a relevant field must have been received within the past 3 years. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to perform independent research as well as collaborate effectively
- Experience with microfossil analysis
- Experience with coring and core analysis, including XRF, MSCL, imaging, grain size, and core description
- Experience or interest in communicating scientific results to stakeholders and community members
- Previous experience working in Matagorda Bay or adjacent waters
Salary Range
$65,000 annually
Working Conditions
- Typical office environment
- Occasional field work
Required Materials
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interest
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
Employment Eligibility:
Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
- E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
- Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
- Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Postdoctoral Associate
Document your research output before applying
Compile peer-reviewed publications, citation records, and grant contributions now. PERM-based EB-2 petitions require your employer to justify your advanced qualifications, and a strong academic dossier shortens the internal approval process at research institutions.
Target institutions with established PERM infrastructure
Large R1 universities and national laboratories process PERM applications routinely, while smaller colleges may have never filed one. Ask HR directly whether they have an immigration liaison or approved outside counsel before accepting an offer.
Find green-card-sponsoring postdoc roles on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to filter Postdoctoral Associate openings by employers with active PERM and I-140 filing history, so you spend your application energy on institutions that already sponsor foreign researchers.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 with your prospective employer
Many postdoc roles qualify for EB-2 under the advanced-degree standard, but some institutions default to EB-3. EB-2 generally moves faster for most nationalities, so confirm the intended preference category before DOL submits your PERM application.
Verify the advertised wage meets DOL prevailing standards
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Cross-check the posted salary against the OFLC Wage Search before signing your offer letter to avoid a wage-deficiency rejection later.
Understand the PERM recruitment window timeline
DOL requires employers to complete a mandatory recruitment period, typically 30 to 180 days, before filing the PERM application. Factor this into your timeline so the labor certification is filed well before your current visa status expires.
Green Card Postdoctoral Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Postdoctoral Associate positions commonly qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship?
Yes. Postdoctoral Associate roles almost always require a Ph.D. or equivalent, which satisfies the EB-2 advanced-degree standard under U.S. immigration law. Research universities and federal laboratories routinely sponsor foreign postdocs through PERM labor certification followed by an I-140 immigrant petition. The process is well-established at major research institutions, and many have dedicated immigration staff to manage it.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for postdoc researchers?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status subject to an annual lottery cap, while employment-based green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-2 or EB-3 level for most nationalities. The PERM process takes longer than an H-1B petition, often one to three years from labor certification through I-485 approval, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a status you must renew every few years.
Can a Postdoctoral Associate start the green card process at the same time as an H-1B?
Yes, and many foreign postdocs do exactly this. USCIS permits concurrent filing of an H-1B extension and an I-140 petition. Starting PERM labor certification early in your postdoc appointment is a strategic advantage because it establishes a priority date, which determines your place in the immigrant visa queue, particularly important for nationals from countries with longer EB-2 backlogs.
Which O*NET occupation category covers Postdoctoral Associate roles for PERM purposes?
Postdoctoral Associate positions are typically classified under O*NET code 19-1042.00 (Medical Scientists) or a closely related life-science or physical-science research category, depending on the discipline. Your employer's immigration attorney will select the appropriate Standard Occupational Classification code for the PERM application and DOL will verify the corresponding prevailing wage using that classification.
How can I find Postdoctoral Associate jobs where the employer already sponsors green cards?
Use Migrate Mate to search Postdoctoral Associate openings filtered by employers with verified PERM and I-140 filing history. This lets you focus on institutions that have already navigated the sponsorship process for foreign researchers, rather than approaching employers who may be unfamiliar with the PERM labor certification requirements for academic roles.