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Research Assistant Professor roles at U.S. universities frequently qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, with institutions filing I-140 petitions on your behalf. Most hiring departments expect a doctoral degree and a research portfolio. Sponsorship timelines vary by country of birth and visa backlog.
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Interested candidates should submit the following materials:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Contact information for at least three professional references
For further inquiries about this position, please email Dr. Kunal Sameer, at ksameer @tulane.edu
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD in Epidemiology, Public Health, or a related field (MPH also preferred)
- Demonstrated research experience in cardiovascular disease epidemiology, health disparities, and/or community-based interventions
- Proficiency in epidemiologic and biostatistical methods; experience with implementation science and/or AI applications in health research a plus
- Record of peer-reviewed publications commensurate with rank
- Demonstrated ability, or clear potential, to secure extramural research funding
- Strong record of, or capacity for, collaborative research across multidisciplinary teams
Responsibilities
- Conduct independent and collaborative research within TRIAD's focus areas, including cardiovascular disease epidemiology, arrhythmia, and related health disparities
- Contribute to the design, execution, and analysis of TRIAD's funded research studies, including those incorporating community-based interventions and digital health technologies
- Pursue extramural funding opportunities and develop a sustained, externally funded research program
- Prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication and present findings at scientific meetings
- Mentor graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and trainees on TRIAD research projects
- Collaborate with faculty across TRIAD's partner departments (Medicine, Epidemiology, Neurology, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science)
- Participate in departmental and TRIAD meetings, seminars, and scholarly activities as assigned
Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.
Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at hr@tulane.edu.
Required Applicant Materials:
Interested candidates should submit the following materials:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Contact information for at least three professional references
For further inquiries about this position, please email Dr. Kunal Sameer, at ksameer @tulane.edu
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD in Epidemiology, Public Health, or a related field (MPH also preferred)
- Demonstrated research experience in cardiovascular disease epidemiology, health disparities, and/or community-based interventions
- Proficiency in epidemiologic and biostatistical methods; experience with implementation science and/or AI applications in health research a plus
- Record of peer-reviewed publications commensurate with rank
- Demonstrated ability, or clear potential, to secure extramural research funding
- Strong record of, or capacity for, collaborative research across multidisciplinary teams
Responsibilities
- Conduct independent and collaborative research within TRIAD's focus areas, including cardiovascular disease epidemiology, arrhythmia, and related health disparities
- Contribute to the design, execution, and analysis of TRIAD's funded research studies, including those incorporating community-based interventions and digital health technologies
- Pursue extramural funding opportunities and develop a sustained, externally funded research program
- Prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication and present findings at scientific meetings
- Mentor graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and trainees on TRIAD research projects
- Collaborate with faculty across TRIAD's partner departments (Medicine, Epidemiology, Neurology, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science)
- Participate in departmental and TRIAD meetings, seminars, and scholarly activities as assigned
Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.
Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at hr@tulane.edu.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Research Assistant Professor
Translate your CV into PERM language
Your academic CV lists publications and teaching duties, but PERM job descriptions require specific minimum requirements tied to the role. Work with your department to ensure your CV maps directly to the posted position's stated qualifications before the employer files.
Target R1 universities with active PERM filings
Research-intensive universities file PERM petitions far more routinely than teaching-focused colleges. Prioritize institutions with sponsored postdoctoral pipelines, since departments familiar with the process move faster and make fewer errors during DOL review.
Clarify EB-2 NIW eligibility before accepting an offer
If your research serves a U.S. national interest, you may self-petition under the National Interest Waiver without an employer-sponsored PERM. Raise this with your prospective department before finalizing terms so both paths are on the table.
Search green-card-sponsoring academic employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Research Assistant Professor openings by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, saving you from negotiating sponsorship commitments that departments quietly abandon after hiring.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before your offer letter
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Look up your institution's wage obligation using the OFLC Wage Search before signing, so a low offer doesn't trigger a DOL audit later.
Understand how country of birth affects your green card timeline
EB-2 and EB-3 processing times differ sharply by country of birth due to per-country caps. Nationals of India and China face multi-year backlogs even after I-140 approval, so factor priority date wait times into your career planning.
Green Card Research Assistant Professor: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Research Assistant Professor role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Research Assistant Professor positions qualify for EB-2 sponsorship because they require a doctoral degree or its equivalent, meeting the advanced-degree threshold. Some universities file under EB-3 for candidates where the minimum requirement is a master's degree. The specific classification depends on how the employer defines the minimum education requirement in the PERM job description, not on your actual credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 65,000 per year with a lottery, while EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual cap on petitions. For Research Assistant Professor roles, PERM requires your employer to conduct a formal labor market test before filing, a step H-1B does not require. The green card process is slower but results in lawful permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status.
What is the PERM labor certification process for a Research Assistant Professor?
PERM requires your employer to advertise the position publicly, demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers applied, and file an ETA-9089 application with the DOL. For faculty roles, universities often use a special handling procedure that accepts a national job search as proof of recruitment. Once DOL certifies the PERM application, your employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, and you then wait for a visa number to become current based on your priority date.
How do I find universities that actively sponsor green cards for research faculty?
Use Migrate Mate to search Research Assistant Professor positions filtered by employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. Many universities have sponsored green cards before but don't advertise this in job postings, so searching by sponsorship track record rather than job title alone surfaces opportunities you'd otherwise miss through standard academic job boards.
Can I switch universities after my I-140 is approved without losing my priority date?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules you can transfer your priority date to a new employer's I-140 if your previous petition was approved and your adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days. The new role must be in the same or a similar occupational classification. Confirm with USCIS that your new institution's job description aligns closely enough with the original approved position to qualify for portability.