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Research Fellow roles at U.S. universities, hospitals, and research institutes can qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Many institutions sponsor permanent residency for postdoctoral and staff researchers. Understanding how your publication record and degree level affect your sponsorship pathway matters before you apply.
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UTHealth Houston’s Neurology Department is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to support data processing and the achievement of the grant’s aims. The postdoc will be responsible for collecting, evaluating, interpreting, and documenting research data to accomplish the objectives of various scientific experiments and research projects. They will also provide results to investigators to support publication. Also assists in the preparation and writing of research reports, manuscripts, papers, and grant proposals for presentation and publication, and more.
This position is funded by grants that comprise 50% or more of the funding. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon the availability of funding for this position. Your employment may end upon the cancellation or discontinuation of the project, program or funding.
Location: 6431 Fannin Street, Houston, Texas 77030
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
- Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
- Plus many more!
Position Summary:
A biomedical postdoc position provides an opportunity for early-career researchers to gain valuable experience, develop independent research skills, and contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge in their field of expertise.
Position Key Accountabilities:
- Plans and conducts experiments, analyzes data, and prepares publications describing results.
- Assists in training and mentoring of lab personnel, including graduate students and other trainees.
- Reads and evaluates literature.
- Possess interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate and communicate with individuals at all levels.
- Have strong written and oral communication skills.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education:
Doctoral/Terminal Degree
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.
INTRODUCTION
UTHealth Houston’s Neurology Department is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to support data processing and the achievement of the grant’s aims. The postdoc will be responsible for collecting, evaluating, interpreting, and documenting research data to accomplish the objectives of various scientific experiments and research projects. They will also provide results to investigators to support publication. Also assists in the preparation and writing of research reports, manuscripts, papers, and grant proposals for presentation and publication, and more.
This position is funded by grants that comprise 50% or more of the funding. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon the availability of funding for this position. Your employment may end upon the cancellation or discontinuation of the project, program or funding.
Location: 6431 Fannin Street, Houston, Texas 77030
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
- Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
- Plus many more!
Position Summary:
A biomedical postdoc position provides an opportunity for early-career researchers to gain valuable experience, develop independent research skills, and contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge in their field of expertise.
Position Key Accountabilities:
- Plans and conducts experiments, analyzes data, and prepares publications describing results.
- Assists in training and mentoring of lab personnel, including graduate students and other trainees.
- Reads and evaluates literature.
- Possess interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate and communicate with individuals at all levels.
- Have strong written and oral communication skills.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education:
Doctoral/Terminal Degree
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Research Fellow
Match your degree to the right EB category
EB-2 requires a master's degree or higher, or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive research experience. If your foreign doctorate is pending U.S. equivalency evaluation, get a credential assessment before targeting EB-2 roles to avoid mismatches at the I-140 stage.
Target institutions with active PERM filing histories
Universities, teaching hospitals, and federally funded research centers file PERM regularly for Research Fellows. Check DOL's OFLC disclosure data to confirm an institution has sponsored similar roles before reaching out, not after receiving an offer.
Use Migrate Mate to filter by sponsorship history
Searching broadly wastes time on employers who have never filed a green card petition. Use Migrate Mate to identify Research Fellow openings specifically at employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship activity, so every application is strategically placed.
Negotiate PERM filing into your offer letter
Employers are not required to initiate PERM immediately after hiring. Clarify during the offer stage whether sponsorship is part of your employment terms, which form it takes, and approximately when the labor certification process will begin.
Verify the prevailing wage before your PERM audit
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check wage levels before your employer files, since underpaying even by a small margin can trigger a PERM denial.
Document your research outputs for the I-140 petition
For EB-2 petitions, USCIS evaluates your advanced degree and specialized expertise. Compile peer-reviewed publications, grant contributions, conference presentations, and citation records now, since gathering this evidence after PERM is certified delays the I-140 filing.
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Find Research Fellow JobsResearch Fellow Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Research Fellow role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Research Fellow positions typically qualify under EB-2 when the role requires a master's degree or doctorate in a specific scientific or academic field. EB-3 covers roles where a bachelor's degree satisfies the minimum requirement. Your employer's PERM application must document the actual degree requirement for the specific position, so the job description wording matters significantly.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a Research Fellow?
H-1B sponsorship is temporary, capped at 85,000 per year for most petitions, and requires renewal every three years. PERM-based green card sponsorship is permanent, has no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most nationalities, and leads to lawful permanent residency. The PERM process is longer, typically 18 to 36 months from labor certification through I-485 approval, but the outcome is permanent work authorization rather than a renewable temporary status.
Which employers sponsor Research Fellows for green cards?
R1 universities, academic medical centers, federally funded national laboratories, and large pharmaceutical or biotechnology research divisions are the most consistent PERM filers for research roles. Use Migrate Mate to search Research Fellow openings filtered by employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on institutions that have completed the process before.
What is the PERM labor certification process for a Research Fellow position?
PERM, or Program Electronic Review Management, is a DOL process where your employer proves no qualified U.S. worker is available for your role at the prevailing wage. The employer conducts a supervised recruitment campaign, files the ETA Form 9089 with DOL, and if certified, proceeds to the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. For research positions, DOL occasionally audits applications, which can add several months to the timeline.
Can a postdoctoral researcher transition directly from OPT or H-1B to a green card?
Yes. PERM sponsorship can begin while you are on OPT, H-1B, or any other valid work authorization status. Many institutions start PERM during a postdoctoral appointment, and you can continue working under your existing status while the green card process proceeds. If your OPT or H-1B expires before the I-485 is approved, your employer may need to extend your temporary status concurrently to maintain your work authorization.
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