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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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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 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.