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Research Assistant roles at U.S. universities, hospitals, and federal contractors regularly qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Employers document recruitment efforts, file with DOL, then petition USCIS for permanent residency. Understanding where your credentials fit determines your category and timeline.
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Location
Honolulu, HI
Job Type
Part-Time Temporary
Job Number
2026-00871
Department
University of Hawai'i at Manoa-CoE – Hawaii Advanced Wireless Technologies Institute
Opening Date
May 1, 2026
Closing Date
May 3, 2026
Position Number:
Casual
Description
Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University of 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 one calendar year for part-time employees.
Title: (Casual Hire) Engineering RA
Position Number: Casual Hire
Hiring Unit: College of Engineering, Hawaii Advanced Wireless Technologies Institute
Date Posted: 05/01/2026
Closing Date: 05/03/2026
Salary: $25 per hour
Schedule: Up to 30 hours per week
Full Time/Part Time: Part Time
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Other condition: Position will begin on May 20, 2026, and end on August 30, 2026.
Duties and Responsibilities
The researcher should have strong background in computational methods in electrical engineering, Matlab and Python programming experience, and will perform simulations in advanced optimization algorithms such as Genetic Programming. Strong knowledge of antennas and electromagnetism is strongly desired. Much of the research work will be focused on advanced antenna designs.
Minimum Qualifications
- Senior in the ECE program
- Took antenna and computational methods courses
- Will graduate with a Bachelor's degree in ECE in spring 2026
Desirable Qualifications
- Interested in the PhD program in ECE
To Apply:
Note: If this is your first time applying for a position using NEOGOV, you will need to create a profile.
Inquiries:
Magdy Iskander, magdy.iskander@gmail.com
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
Salary
See Position Description
Location
Honolulu, HI
Job Type
Part-Time Temporary
Job Number
2026-00871
Department
University of Hawai'i at Manoa-CoE – Hawaii Advanced Wireless Technologies Institute
Opening Date
May 1, 2026
Closing Date
May 3, 2026
Position Number:
Casual
Description
Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University of 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 one calendar year for part-time employees.
Title: (Casual Hire) Engineering RA
Position Number: Casual Hire
Hiring Unit: College of Engineering, Hawaii Advanced Wireless Technologies Institute
Date Posted: 05/01/2026
Closing Date: 05/03/2026
Salary: $25 per hour
Schedule: Up to 30 hours per week
Full Time/Part Time: Part Time
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Other condition: Position will begin on May 20, 2026, and end on August 30, 2026.
Duties and Responsibilities
The researcher should have strong background in computational methods in electrical engineering, Matlab and Python programming experience, and will perform simulations in advanced optimization algorithms such as Genetic Programming. Strong knowledge of antennas and electromagnetism is strongly desired. Much of the research work will be focused on advanced antenna designs.
Minimum Qualifications
- Senior in the ECE program
- Took antenna and computational methods courses
- Will graduate with a Bachelor's degree in ECE in spring 2026
Desirable Qualifications
- Interested in the PhD program in ECE
To Apply:
Note: If this is your first time applying for a position using NEOGOV, you will need to create a profile.
Inquiries:
Magdy Iskander, magdy.iskander@gmail.com
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 Green Card Sponsorship as a Research Assistant
Match your degree to the right EB category
EB-2 requires a master's degree or higher in a relevant field; EB-3 covers bachelor's holders and skilled workers. Pull the official job zone from O*NET for Research Assistant roles to confirm which category your employer's position description supports before applying.
Target institutions with active PERM filing histories
Universities, NIH-affiliated research centers, and large pharmaceutical companies file PERM petitions regularly. Prioritize openings where job postings explicitly reference sponsorship eligibility, since most research positions only sponsor candidates willing to commit beyond a postdoc or short-term contract.
Search sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Research Assistant openings by green card sponsorship history. This saves hours of manually cross-referencing PERM disclosure data and surfaces employers whose previous filings match your specific research discipline and degree level.
Verify your prevailing wage tier before negotiating
PERM requires your offered salary to meet DOL's prevailing wage for your location and job duties. Run your title and ZIP code through the OFLC Wage Search before your offer conversation so you know the Level I through Level IV range your role will likely fall under.
Confirm your employer is PERM-process-ready
Ask HR directly whether the lab or department has completed PERM filings before. Employers new to the process face longer recruitment documentation periods. Research positions at federal contractors enrolled in E-Verify often move through the DOL audit-selection step faster than private labs.
Keep certified copies of all foreign academic credentials
PERM and the subsequent I-140 petition require USCIS to verify that your foreign degree is equivalent to a U.S. degree. Get your transcripts officially translated and evaluated by a NACES-member evaluator before your employer starts the labor certification clock.
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Find Research Assistant JobsResearch Assistant Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Research Assistant roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories are available depending on the position requirements and your credentials. If the employer requires a master's degree or higher for the role, EB-2 applies. If the position requires only a bachelor's degree, EB-3 is the typical path. The employer's job description, not just your qualifications, determines which petition USCIS will accept.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Research Assistants?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 85,000 per year and subject to an annual lottery. PERM-based EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no lottery. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status can take two to four years depending on your country of birth and USCIS processing volumes, compared to H-1B status in as little as six months.
Which employers commonly sponsor Research Assistants for green cards?
Universities, NIH-funded research institutions, pharmaceutical and biotech companies, and federal contractors with active research divisions file the most PERM petitions for Research Assistant titles. These organizations have dedicated HR or immigration teams experienced with the DOL labor certification process, which significantly reduces filing delays compared to first-time sponsors.
How can I find Research Assistant jobs where employers will sponsor a green card?
Use Migrate Mate to search Research Assistant openings filtered by green card sponsorship history. Many employers do not advertise PERM sponsorship willingness in job postings, so searching by historical filing data gives you a more reliable picture than relying on posted job descriptions alone.
What documents should I prepare before a Research Assistant employer starts my PERM case?
Gather official transcripts from every degree-granting institution, a credential evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator if your degree is from outside the U.S., copies of any published research or professional licenses, and your current immigration status documents. Having these ready before your employer engages an immigration attorney speeds up the PERM preparation timeline by weeks.
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