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Research Director roles qualify for EB-2 sponsorship when the position requires an advanced degree in a scientific or technical field, and for EB-3 when the employer can document that a bachelor's degree is the standard entry requirement. PERM labor certification is typically required before the I-140 petition, making employer commitment to the sponsorship process a key factor in your search.
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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 Director
Document your research leadership credentials early
PERM requires your employer to define minimum qualifications before advertising the role. Compile peer-reviewed publications, grant awards, and team leadership records now so your credentials match the job description before the DOL audit process begins.
Target employers with dedicated research divisions
Universities, federal contractors, pharmaceutical companies, and national laboratories routinely sponsor Research Directors through PERM because their legal and HR teams already understand the process. Organizations sponsoring for the first time face steeper timelines and higher denial risk.
Clarify which EB category your role qualifies for
If your Research Director position requires a master's or doctorate as a standard industry requirement, your employer can file under EB-2, which can shorten the green card wait for many nationalities. Confirm this with the hiring team before accepting an offer.
Search for green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Research Director openings by employers with active PERM and I-140 filing history, so you're applying to organizations that have already committed to employment-based sponsorship rather than those still deciding whether they will.
Verify prevailing wage before salary negotiations begin
DOL requires your employer to pay the PERM-certified prevailing wage for your role, location, and experience level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the current wage for Research Director positions in your target city before your offer conversation.
Ask your employer about concurrent I-485 filing eligibility
If your priority date is current when the I-140 is approved, you and your employer can file the I-485 adjustment of status concurrently with USCIS, which lets you obtain work authorization and travel flexibility while the green card is pending.
Green Card Research Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Research Director role typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Research Director positions qualify for EB-2 because they require a master's degree or doctorate as a standard entry-level requirement, which satisfies USCIS's advanced-degree professional category. If the employer documents only a bachelor's degree as the minimum, EB-3 applies. The distinction matters because EB-2 can reduce your priority date wait for nationals of oversubscribed countries.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Research Director roles?
H-1B visa is a temporary, employer-tied status subject to an annual lottery and a six-year cap. Green card sponsorship through PERM and an I-140 petition leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the petition stage. The process takes longer, often two to four years from PERM filing to approval, but the result is permanent authorization that is not tied to a single employer once you reach the I-485 stage.
What does the PERM process look like for a Research Director position?
Your employer files a PERM application with DOL after conducting a regulated recruitment campaign to confirm no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. DOL then certifies or audits the application. Audit rates for specialized research positions can be high because DOL scrutinizes whether the job requirements are genuinely tied to the role rather than tailored to a foreign national's specific background.
How can I find Research Director jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Research Director openings by employers with documented PERM and I-140 filing history, which removes the guesswork of approaching organizations that have never sponsored before. Employers already experienced with PERM for research roles move faster, set accurate timeline expectations, and are less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-process.
Can I change employers after my I-140 is approved but before I receive my green card?
Yes, once your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days and your I-485 is pending, you can change to a same or similar occupational role under AC21 portability without restarting the process. Research Director and related senior research management roles generally qualify as same or similar under O*NET occupational classifications, but you should confirm the specific job codes with your immigration attorney.