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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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Wolfe Research is seeking an Associate to join its NY Based Institutional Investor-ranked Consumer Team. They will report to the Senior Analyst and will be responsible for assisting in all aspects of the franchise including modeling, note writing, and helping to create differentiated research analyses. As they develop, responsibilities will expand to include communicating with clients and sales/traders, as well as participating in the creative process. The role requires accuracy, attention to detail, and a great deal of critical thinking. Strong writing, modeling, Excel, and PowerPoint skills required. Experience in equity research, investment banking, public accounting, consulting or in the industry is preferred.
Responsibilities & Professional Experience
- Demonstrated ability to generate ideas: work closely and communicate effectively in a time sensitive environment, ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines, strong organizational skills, client service minded and strong writing skills. The candidate will also work to draft reports/notes on relevant investment themes, events, and breaking news
- Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills: working with large data sets in Excel/Access, and ability to source and process information independently
- Strong communication skills: particularly an ability to write efficiently and concisely
- Technical skills: Bloomberg and/or FactSet skills helpful, advanced Excel (macros, pivot tables, conditional formatting, short cuts), and statistics (regression, variance, covariance, and correlations). Knowing how to build and update financial and valuation models for the companies covered
- Use mastery of Excel functions: shortcuts, developing complex logic formulas, mastery of reference formulas, ability to integrate graphics/data tables, formatting, and basic programming
Requirements
- 2026 December Grad or 1-2 years experience in sell-side research on the buy-side, investment banking, public accounting, consulting or industry experience preferred
- Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university, concentration in Finance, Accounting, Math, or Statistics preferred
- Comfortable working 10+ hour days and some weekends (including travel to stores around the US)
- Tableau or experience in Python is a plus
- Advanced understanding of financial modeling, experience building and maintaining 3-statement models (CPA is a plus)
- Fully licensed with Series 7, 63, 86 & 87 preferred or expected to be completed within the first 6 months
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must enjoy following the stock market and developing industry themes
- Eager to work in a fast-paced environment both independently and collaboratively
- Demonstrated academic ability with a minimum 3.5 GPA
COMPENSATION
The compensation for this role is market competitive with a base salary range of $95,000-$115,000. We intend to offer the selected candidate a base salary within this range, based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to skill set, job-related experience, and location. In addition, we offer an annual discretionary incentive bonus and competitive employee benefits including: medical, dental and vision coverage; life, accident and disability insurance. Wolfe also offers paid time off packages that include vacation, sick days/leave, paid holidays and paid parental leave.
ABOUT WOLFE
Wolfe Research, LLC is a premier independent sell-side research firm with a commitment to best-in-class content and ongoing strategic growth. We produce the most objective and distinguished research across our covered sectors, and deliver our services with intense care and specificity to each of our institutional clients. We strive for excellence in every facet of our business, and we will continue to differentiate ourselves by maintaining the highest standards for effort, client service, thoughtfulness, and integrity. Wolfe remains committed to providing a home for the top-ranked, most innovative and inspired analysts and sales people, and places significant emphasis and resources on mentoring talent. The firm has established a leading reputation for sector and macro research. Our QES product provides leading stock selection models, cutting edge portfolio analytics and hedging tools, highly ranked ESG product, and back-tested alternative data. Wolfe Research’s analysts were voted #4 on a weighted basis for equity research during 2026 by institutional clients in the prestigious “Extel” (formerly Institutional Investor) All-America Research Poll, trailing only significantly larger bulge bracket firms, who have historically not been viewed as our peers. We strive for excellence in every facet of our business, and we will continue to differentiate ourselves by maintaining the highest standards for effort, client service, thoughtfulness, and integrity. Wolfe remains committed to providing a home for the top-ranked, most innovative and inspired analysts and sales people, and places significant emphasis and resources on mentoring talent.
Wolfe Research recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity or sexual orientation, disability, age, citizenship or other characteristics. At Wolfe Research, we strive to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay and do their best work. We pride ourselves on bringing integrity and objectiveness to our research process and we know our company’s biggest strength is the hard work, collaboration and diverse views and opinions of our passionate and creative employees. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply that diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different, also make us stronger.
INTRODUCTION
Wolfe Research is seeking an Associate to join its NY Based Institutional Investor-ranked Consumer Team. They will report to the Senior Analyst and will be responsible for assisting in all aspects of the franchise including modeling, note writing, and helping to create differentiated research analyses. As they develop, responsibilities will expand to include communicating with clients and sales/traders, as well as participating in the creative process. The role requires accuracy, attention to detail, and a great deal of critical thinking. Strong writing, modeling, Excel, and PowerPoint skills required. Experience in equity research, investment banking, public accounting, consulting or in the industry is preferred.
Responsibilities & Professional Experience
- Demonstrated ability to generate ideas: work closely and communicate effectively in a time sensitive environment, ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines, strong organizational skills, client service minded and strong writing skills. The candidate will also work to draft reports/notes on relevant investment themes, events, and breaking news
- Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills: working with large data sets in Excel/Access, and ability to source and process information independently
- Strong communication skills: particularly an ability to write efficiently and concisely
- Technical skills: Bloomberg and/or FactSet skills helpful, advanced Excel (macros, pivot tables, conditional formatting, short cuts), and statistics (regression, variance, covariance, and correlations). Knowing how to build and update financial and valuation models for the companies covered
- Use mastery of Excel functions: shortcuts, developing complex logic formulas, mastery of reference formulas, ability to integrate graphics/data tables, formatting, and basic programming
Requirements
- 2026 December Grad or 1-2 years experience in sell-side research on the buy-side, investment banking, public accounting, consulting or industry experience preferred
- Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university, concentration in Finance, Accounting, Math, or Statistics preferred
- Comfortable working 10+ hour days and some weekends (including travel to stores around the US)
- Tableau or experience in Python is a plus
- Advanced understanding of financial modeling, experience building and maintaining 3-statement models (CPA is a plus)
- Fully licensed with Series 7, 63, 86 & 87 preferred or expected to be completed within the first 6 months
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must enjoy following the stock market and developing industry themes
- Eager to work in a fast-paced environment both independently and collaboratively
- Demonstrated academic ability with a minimum 3.5 GPA
COMPENSATION
The compensation for this role is market competitive with a base salary range of $95,000-$115,000. We intend to offer the selected candidate a base salary within this range, based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to skill set, job-related experience, and location. In addition, we offer an annual discretionary incentive bonus and competitive employee benefits including: medical, dental and vision coverage; life, accident and disability insurance. Wolfe also offers paid time off packages that include vacation, sick days/leave, paid holidays and paid parental leave.
ABOUT WOLFE
Wolfe Research, LLC is a premier independent sell-side research firm with a commitment to best-in-class content and ongoing strategic growth. We produce the most objective and distinguished research across our covered sectors, and deliver our services with intense care and specificity to each of our institutional clients. We strive for excellence in every facet of our business, and we will continue to differentiate ourselves by maintaining the highest standards for effort, client service, thoughtfulness, and integrity. Wolfe remains committed to providing a home for the top-ranked, most innovative and inspired analysts and sales people, and places significant emphasis and resources on mentoring talent. The firm has established a leading reputation for sector and macro research. Our QES product provides leading stock selection models, cutting edge portfolio analytics and hedging tools, highly ranked ESG product, and back-tested alternative data. Wolfe Research’s analysts were voted #4 on a weighted basis for equity research during 2026 by institutional clients in the prestigious “Extel” (formerly Institutional Investor) All-America Research Poll, trailing only significantly larger bulge bracket firms, who have historically not been viewed as our peers. We strive for excellence in every facet of our business, and we will continue to differentiate ourselves by maintaining the highest standards for effort, client service, thoughtfulness, and integrity. Wolfe remains committed to providing a home for the top-ranked, most innovative and inspired analysts and sales people, and places significant emphasis and resources on mentoring talent.
Wolfe Research recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity or sexual orientation, disability, age, citizenship or other characteristics. At Wolfe Research, we strive to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay and do their best work. We pride ourselves on bringing integrity and objectiveness to our research process and we know our company’s biggest strength is the hard work, collaboration and diverse views and opinions of our passionate and creative employees. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply that diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different, also make us stronger.
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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.