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Senior Researcher roles at U.S. universities, federal labs, and private R&D centers qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Your employer files the I-140 petition after DOL approves the prevailing-wage audit, putting you on a path to permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status.
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Get Access To All JobsJob no: 499029
Work type: Postdoc / Research / Fellow
Location: Denver, CO
Categories: Postdoc / Fellow, Research
Division: Natural Sciences and Math
Position Summary
The van Engelenburg laboratory is seeking a motivated and highly skilled post-doctoral researcher to join our dynamic laboratory dedicated to studying HIV-1, with a particular focus on development of novel imaging approaches to study virus assembly. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge research funded by a competitive NIH grant, with a focus on contributing to the understanding of mechanisms of HIV-1 assembly through advanced experimental approaches. The role is a full-time, salaried position, and its continuation is contingent upon the ongoing support of the grant.
Essential Functions
- Design and implement virological, biochemical, and imaging assays to address fundamental questions in HIV-1 virus assembly.
- Apply advanced microscopy techniques and perform quantitative image analysis to study viral processes.
- Conduct tissue culture experiments to support research objectives.
- Utilize molecular biology and biochemistry tools to investigate the mechanisms underlying HIV-1 assembly.
- Collaborate with, and co-mentor, graduate student researchers to foster their development into skilled scientists.
- Contribute to the preparation of grant proposals, publications, and presentations that disseminate research findings to the broader scientific community.
Required Qualifications
- A Ph.D. in virology, biophysics, biochemistry, immunology, or a closely related field. Experience with fluorescence microscopy techniques is encouraged, but not absolutely necessary.
- Demonstrated expertise in:
- Generation and handling of lentivirus preparations and development of virological assays.
- Advanced fluorescence microscopy techniques and quantitative image analysis.
- Tissue culture methodologies.
- Molecular biology experience with cloning and modifying lentiviruses.
- Biochemical techniques such as Western blotting for quantifying lentivirus assembly and particle production.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proven record of research accomplishments.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective mentoring and collaboration.
- A commitment to maintaining a positive laboratory environment where all members are included.
Working Environment
- Standard office environment.
- Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
- Noise level is quiet to moderate.
Physical Activities
- Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time.
- Occasionally required to move about the office/campus.
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Application Deadline
For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) November 9, 2026.
Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is GE8.
Salary:
The salary for this position is $63,480.
The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.
Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference.
Please include the following documents with your application:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non-Discrimination-Statement.
All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history and National Sex Offender Registry background check.
Advertised: September 14, 2026
Applications close: November 09, 2026
Job no: 499029
Work type: Postdoc / Research / Fellow
Location: Denver, CO
Categories: Postdoc / Fellow, Research
Division: Natural Sciences and Math
Position Summary
The van Engelenburg laboratory is seeking a motivated and highly skilled post-doctoral researcher to join our dynamic laboratory dedicated to studying HIV-1, with a particular focus on development of novel imaging approaches to study virus assembly. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge research funded by a competitive NIH grant, with a focus on contributing to the understanding of mechanisms of HIV-1 assembly through advanced experimental approaches. The role is a full-time, salaried position, and its continuation is contingent upon the ongoing support of the grant.
Essential Functions
- Design and implement virological, biochemical, and imaging assays to address fundamental questions in HIV-1 virus assembly.
- Apply advanced microscopy techniques and perform quantitative image analysis to study viral processes.
- Conduct tissue culture experiments to support research objectives.
- Utilize molecular biology and biochemistry tools to investigate the mechanisms underlying HIV-1 assembly.
- Collaborate with, and co-mentor, graduate student researchers to foster their development into skilled scientists.
- Contribute to the preparation of grant proposals, publications, and presentations that disseminate research findings to the broader scientific community.
Required Qualifications
- A Ph.D. in virology, biophysics, biochemistry, immunology, or a closely related field. Experience with fluorescence microscopy techniques is encouraged, but not absolutely necessary.
- Demonstrated expertise in:
- Generation and handling of lentivirus preparations and development of virological assays.
- Advanced fluorescence microscopy techniques and quantitative image analysis.
- Tissue culture methodologies.
- Molecular biology experience with cloning and modifying lentiviruses.
- Biochemical techniques such as Western blotting for quantifying lentivirus assembly and particle production.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proven record of research accomplishments.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective mentoring and collaboration.
- A commitment to maintaining a positive laboratory environment where all members are included.
Working Environment
- Standard office environment.
- Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
- Noise level is quiet to moderate.
Physical Activities
- Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time.
- Occasionally required to move about the office/campus.
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Application Deadline
For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) November 9, 2026.
Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is GE8.
Salary:
The salary for this position is $63,480.
The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.
Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference.
Please include the following documents with your application:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non-Discrimination-Statement.
All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history and National Sex Offender Registry background check.
Advertised: September 14, 2026
Applications close: November 09, 2026
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Senior Researcher
Document your research credentials before applying
Pull together publications, grants, and institutional affiliations before you target employers. PERM audits require your employer to verify your qualifications meet the advertised minimum requirements, and gaps in your documentation slow the process.
Target employers with established PERM filing history
Universities, federal contractors, and large pharmaceutical companies file PERM routinely for researcher roles. Smaller biotech startups may have the budget but lack the internal HR infrastructure to manage a multi-year sponsorship process without outside help.
Understand how EB-2 NIW changes your strategy
If your research addresses a national interest area, the National Interest Waiver lets you self-petition under EB-2 without a specific employer or PERM. That removes job-offer dependency entirely, which matters if you want flexibility between institutions.
Search green-card-sponsoring research employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by role and sponsorship type on Migrate Mate to find research institutions with active EB-2 and EB-3 filing history. That narrows your outreach to employers already familiar with PERM, which shortens the education phase of the hiring conversation.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the DOL prevailing wage for your job zone and location before accepting an offer. Your employer must certify your salary meets that threshold on the LCA, so offers below the posted wage create a filing problem you can't fix after signing.
Clarify the green card timeline during the offer stage
Ask your employer directly whether they plan to file PERM concurrently with your start date or after a waiting period. For EB-3 filers from most countries, priority dates are current, but delays in employer initiation are the most common reason researcher sponsorships stall.
Green Card Senior Researcher: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Senior Researcher roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories apply depending on the role's requirements and your credentials. EB-2 covers positions that require an advanced degree, such as a master's or PhD, which most senior research roles specify. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree as the stated minimum. Your employer's PERM application must advertise the role at the degree level that actually matches the job duties.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a researcher?
The H-1B visa is a temporary status requiring renewal every three years with no guarantee of continued authorization. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual renewal. There's no lottery for EB-2 or EB-3, and for most nationalities outside India and China, priority dates are current at the EB-3 level, meaning the process moves on the USCIS adjudication timeline rather than a visa-backlog queue.
What is the PERM labor certification process for a Senior Researcher position?
PERM requires your employer to conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment campaign demonstrating no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. For research positions, this typically includes posting the role in specific academic and professional venues. After DOL certifies the application, your employer files the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. Current PERM processing at DOL runs several months for clean applications.
Can I change research employers after my green card is filed?
Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, portability rules under AC21 allow you to move to a same or similar research role without restarting the process, provided your I-485 adjustment of status has been pending for 180 days or more. Changing employers before the I-140 is approved generally requires your new employer to start PERM from the beginning.
How do I find Senior Researcher jobs with green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior Researcher listings by employers with EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. Targeting institutions that have filed PERM before means they understand the DOL recruitment requirements and prevailing-wage obligations. That makes the offer-to-filing process significantly more predictable than approaching employers who have never sponsored a foreign researcher.