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Research Associate roles at universities, pharma companies, and national labs regularly support EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Landing sponsorship means finding employers with an established immigration program and a qualifying full-time position tied to your degree field.
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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 as a Research Associate
Match your degree to the PERM job requirements
PERM requires the employer to define minimum education requirements before filing. If your research position requires a master's in a specific science or engineering field, confirm that requirement is in the job description before your employer submits to DOL.
Target institutions with active PERM filing history
Universities, federal contractors, and pharmaceutical research divisions file PERM petitions most frequently for Research Associate roles. Prioritize employers in these sectors when applying, since they already have HR infrastructure and legal counsel for employment-based green card cases.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility with your employer early
Research Associates with a master's degree often qualify under EB-2, which can mean shorter wait times for many nationalities. Clarify which category your employer plans to file under before the PERM recruitment period begins, since switching later resets the clock.
Use Migrate Mate to filter research jobs by sponsorship history
Search Research Associate openings on Migrate Mate to surface employers with documented green card sponsorship activity. This saves time compared to cold-applying and discovering late in interviews that a lab has never run a PERM case.
Understand the PERM recruitment audit window
DOL requires employers to run a defined recruitment process before filing PERM. Your employer must complete and document those steps within 180 days of filing. Ask your HR contact when recruitment closes so your start date aligns with the expected PERM submission timeline.
Verify your prevailing wage category using the OFLC Wage Search
PERM filings for Research Associate positions are tied to a DOL wage level, typically Level I or II depending on supervisory duties and publication requirements. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the wage level assigned to your job zone before negotiating your offer.
Green Card Research Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Research Associate positions typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Research Associate roles qualify under EB-3 if the position requires a bachelor's degree, or under EB-2 if a master's degree or higher is the defined minimum requirement. Employers at universities and pharmaceutical firms often file EB-2 for postdoctoral or lab-lead research roles. The classification is determined by the job's minimum requirements, not your personal credentials, so confirm the category your employer intends to file before accepting an offer.
How does green card sponsorship through PERM differ from H-1B sponsorship for Research Associates?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status with a three-year initial period and annual lottery exposure. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residency with no renewal cycle. At the EB-3 level, there is no annual cap on petition approvals, though visa bulletin backlogs can affect nationals from India and China. The PERM process also locks in a priority date that protects your place in line even if you change employers under portability rules.
How long does the full EB-2 or EB-3 green card process take for a Research Associate role?
The PERM labor certification stage alone takes roughly six to eighteen months, depending on whether DOL audits the application. After an approved I-140, nationals from most countries outside India and China can file for adjustment of status within one to two years. Indian and Chinese nationals face longer visa bulletin waits. The total timeline from PERM filing to green card approval commonly spans two to five years for most Research Associate applicants.
Which employers sponsor green cards for Research Associate roles most frequently?
Research-intensive universities, National Institutes of Health-affiliated institutions, large pharmaceutical and biotech companies, and federally funded research centers run PERM cases for Research Associates more consistently than other employer types. These organizations have in-house immigration counsel and recurring research hiring needs that make sponsorship economically viable. You can find Research Associate jobs with documented sponsorship activity by searching on Migrate Mate, which filters postings by employment-based green card history.
Can I switch Research Associate employers after my I-140 is approved without losing my priority date?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules, you can change employers once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days, provided the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. Research Associate roles often qualify for portability when moving between universities, labs, or pharma employers in the same scientific discipline. USCIS evaluates portability on a case-by-case basis, so document the similarity between your old and new job duties carefully.