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Research roles in academia, biotech, and government agencies regularly sponsor foreign professionals for EB-2 and EB-3 green cards through the PERM labor certification process. Many research institutions qualify as cap-exempt employers, which can accelerate your path to permanent sponsorship without lottery exposure.
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The application window will be open until at least August 14, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.
In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:
- Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
- Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
- Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
- Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
- Holidays: 13 paid days per year
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; New York, NY, USA; Seattle, WA, USA.
ABOUT THE JOB
NotebookLM (now Gemini Notebook) is transforming how people learn, create, and make sense of complex information. We are dedicated to turning language models into impactful, real-world tools that augment human intellect. As a Staff User Experience (UX) Researcher, you will act as a player-coach in a highly ambiguous, fast-moving environment. You will be a core member of the team working alongside Product Managers, Designers, and Engineers to drive the product roadmap. You will have the opportunity to impact all stages of product development by conducting foundational research to define long-term goals, executing evaluative research plans, and overseeing feature rollouts. Labs is a group focused on incubating early-stage efforts in support of Google’s mission to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our team exists to help discover and create new ways to advance our core products through exploration and the application of new technologies. We work to build new solutions that have the potential to transform how users interact with Google. Our goal is to drive innovation by developing new Google products and capabilities that deliver significant impact over longer timeframes. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $188000 - $274000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in an applied research setting, or similar.
- Experience with mixed-methods research, including surveys, interviewing, and data analysis.
- Experience with experimental statistics and quantitative data analysis.
- Experience conducting research across all stages of the product development lifecycle.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree or PhD in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, or a related field.
- 7 years of experience working with executive leadership (e.g., Director level and above).
- 5 years of experience managing projects, and working in a large, matrixed organization.
- Experience with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologies.
- Experience working in startup environments or scaling nascent products.
Responsibilities
- Partner closely with Gemini Notebook leads, Product Management, UX Design, and Engineering across the product lifecycle.
- Own and drive research roadmaps with multi-phase projects across tactical efforts.
- Design, plan, and execute mixed-methods research, including surveys, concept testing, and experimental statistics.
- Synthesize qualitative and quantitative data to answer product questions and shape the direction of new user experiences.
- Advocate for research findings to audiences and cross-functional stakeholders, including executives.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
INTRODUCTION
The application window will be open until at least August 14, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.
In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:
- Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
- Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
- Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
- Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
- Holidays: 13 paid days per year
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; New York, NY, USA; Seattle, WA, USA.
ABOUT THE JOB
NotebookLM (now Gemini Notebook) is transforming how people learn, create, and make sense of complex information. We are dedicated to turning language models into impactful, real-world tools that augment human intellect. As a Staff User Experience (UX) Researcher, you will act as a player-coach in a highly ambiguous, fast-moving environment. You will be a core member of the team working alongside Product Managers, Designers, and Engineers to drive the product roadmap. You will have the opportunity to impact all stages of product development by conducting foundational research to define long-term goals, executing evaluative research plans, and overseeing feature rollouts. Labs is a group focused on incubating early-stage efforts in support of Google’s mission to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our team exists to help discover and create new ways to advance our core products through exploration and the application of new technologies. We work to build new solutions that have the potential to transform how users interact with Google. Our goal is to drive innovation by developing new Google products and capabilities that deliver significant impact over longer timeframes. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $188000 - $274000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in an applied research setting, or similar.
- Experience with mixed-methods research, including surveys, interviewing, and data analysis.
- Experience with experimental statistics and quantitative data analysis.
- Experience conducting research across all stages of the product development lifecycle.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree or PhD in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, or a related field.
- 7 years of experience working with executive leadership (e.g., Director level and above).
- 5 years of experience managing projects, and working in a large, matrixed organization.
- Experience with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologies.
- Experience working in startup environments or scaling nascent products.
Responsibilities
- Partner closely with Gemini Notebook leads, Product Management, UX Design, and Engineering across the product lifecycle.
- Own and drive research roadmaps with multi-phase projects across tactical efforts.
- Design, plan, and execute mixed-methods research, including surveys, concept testing, and experimental statistics.
- Synthesize qualitative and quantitative data to answer product questions and shape the direction of new user experiences.
- Advocate for research findings to audiences and cross-functional stakeholders, including executives.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Research
Document your research credentials before applying
Gather published papers, conference presentations, grants awarded, and institutional affiliations now. PERM petitions for research roles often require demonstrating specialized expertise, and well-organized credential records speed up your employer's USCIS filing.
Target universities and federal research institutions first
Academic medical centers, national labs like NIH-funded facilities, and R1 universities file PERM petitions regularly for research staff. These institutions have in-house immigration counsel familiar with EB-2 National Interest Waiver pathways alongside standard EB-3 sponsorship.
Verify whether your role qualifies for EB-2 over EB-3
Research scientist and principal investigator positions often meet EB-2's advanced-degree requirement. Check the O*NET occupation profile for your specific research title to confirm the typical education level and support your classification argument with your employer.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with PERM filing history
Searching by job title alone won't tell you which research employers have actually sponsored green cards before. Migrate Mate surfaces PERM and I-140 filing history by employer, so you're targeting organizations already familiar with the sponsorship process.
Ask about PERM timelines during the offer negotiation stage
DOL's PERM processing currently runs nine months or longer for standard applications. Confirming your prospective employer's willingness to file promptly after your H-1B visa start date protects your long-term status and keeps green card eligibility on track.
Confirm prevailing wage classification before your PERM is filed
Your employer must submit a prevailing wage request to OFLC before advertising the position. Cross-check the wage level assigned using the OFLC Wage Search to ensure your offered salary and job duties align with the correct SOC code for your research role.
Green Card Research: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category covers most research positions?
Most research roles fall under EB-2 if they require a master's degree or higher in a specific scientific or technical field, or EB-3 if a bachelor's degree is the standard requirement. Principal investigators and senior scientists often qualify for EB-2, while research assistants and coordinators are more commonly sponsored under EB-3. Your employer's immigration counsel will make the final determination based on your job duties and degree.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for research roles?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant status subject to an annual cap and lottery, while PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most nationalities. For research professionals, PERM also has no lottery risk and, once an I-140 is approved, your priority date is locked in even if you change employers. The trade-off is a longer overall timeline, often two to four years from PERM filing to green card issuance.
Do academic and nonprofit research employers have any sponsorship advantages?
Yes. Universities, nonprofit research institutes, and government agencies are cap-exempt for H-1B purposes, which means they can file outside the April lottery window. Many of these same employers also have established PERM and EB-2 National Interest Waiver pipelines, making them well-suited to sponsor foreign research professionals efficiently. Some research roles at these institutions may also qualify for EB-1B extraordinary-ability petitions, skipping the PERM labor market test entirely.
How can I find research employers that have sponsored green cards before?
PERM and I-140 filing records are public, but manually parsing DOL disclosure files is time-consuming. Migrate Mate aggregates that data so you can search research job listings filtered by verified PERM sponsorship history. Targeting employers with an established track record reduces the risk of accepting an offer from an organization unfamiliar with the sponsorship process.
Can I change research employers after my I-140 is approved?
Yes. Under AC21 portability rules, once your I-140 has been approved and your adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, you can move to a new employer in the same or similar occupational classification without losing your priority date. For research professionals, this means a position in the same scientific discipline typically qualifies, but your new employer's immigration counsel should confirm the SOC code alignment before you make the switch.