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Research Intern roles at U.S. universities, federal agencies, and R&D firms can qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific scientific or technical field. Securing sponsorship typically depends on your employer's willingness to file and the degree-to-role match USCIS requires.
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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 Intern
Align your degree to the role description
PERM requires your degree field to directly match the job's stated requirements. A biochemistry degree supporting a molecular biology research role clears this bar; a general science degree for a narrowly defined position may not. Review the SOC code the employer plans to use before accepting any offer.
Target employers with existing PERM infrastructure
Universities, national laboratories, and large pharmaceutical or biotech firms already have immigration counsel and PERM filing workflows. Smaller startups often sponsor their first green card with you, which adds months of legal setup time before DOL even receives the application.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter Research Intern openings by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 PERM filing history on Migrate Mate. You'll see which organizations have actually sponsored research roles, not just those that say they're open to it.
Understand the prevailing wage requirement before negotiating
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Look up your position's wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions. Accepting below prevailing wage invalidates the PERM filing, regardless of what you agreed to.
Ask about PERM timeline during the offer stage
PERM labor certification at DOL currently averages well over a year for analyst-reviewed applications. Confirm whether your employer plans to start the process during your internship or only after conversion to a full-time role, since most intern PERM filings are tied to a permanent position.
Build a credential file that survives RFE scrutiny
Gather transcripts, published papers, conference presentations, and supervisor letters before your employer files. USCIS issues Requests for Evidence on I-140 petitions for research roles when the specialty occupation connection is unclear, and a strong credential file reduces that risk substantially.
Green Card Research Intern: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Research Intern role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes, if the position requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as biology, chemistry, computer science, or a related discipline. EB-3 covers professionals meeting that threshold. EB-2 applies when the role requires an advanced degree or the candidate has specialized credentials that place them above the standard degree requirement. The employer's job description and your qualifications both factor into which category applies.
How does EB-3 green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Research Intern positions?
H-1B visa is a temporary status subject to an annual lottery and a six-year cap; EB-3 leads to permanent residency with no lottery and no annual numerical limit on petitions filed. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and visa availability can take two to five years depending on your country of birth. For most nationalities outside India and China, EB-3 priority dates move quickly, making it a more predictable path than H-1B for research professionals.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor green cards for Research Interns?
R1 research universities, federally funded national laboratories, large pharmaceutical companies, and established biotech firms sponsor research roles most consistently because they maintain in-house immigration teams. Federal contractors subject to E-Verify are also accustomed to employment-based sponsorship workflows. Use Migrate Mate to filter Research Intern listings by employers with verified PERM filing history so you can focus your applications on organizations that have actually followed through on sponsorship.
What does PERM labor certification require for a research role?
The employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment process showing no qualified U.S. workers applied for the position. For research roles, this typically includes job postings, campus recruitment steps, and documentation of candidate review. The job duties and minimum requirements in the PERM application must match the actual role exactly. DOL then certifies the application, after which the employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS to establish your priority date.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I am still in an internship position?
PERM is almost always filed for a permanent, full-time position rather than a temporary internship. Most employers begin the process after converting you to a permanent research role. Some employers file concurrently with a conversion offer to save time. Clarify this in writing during your offer negotiation so the timeline is agreed on before you start, not discovered after your internship ends.