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AI Research Engineer roles sit firmly within H-1B visa specialty occupation requirements, typically demanding a master's or PhD in computer science, machine learning, or a closely related field. Employers filing H-1B petitions for these positions must certify a prevailing wage through a Labor Condition Application before USCIS can approve your petition.
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36962 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Cardiology: Adult
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Monday to Friday
Pay Range:
$33.05 - $49.60
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience or equivalent combination. Master's degree in Health Administration, Business Administration or related field preferred. Three years' experience in project management, program management development, administration or supervisory experience required.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:
N/A
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Manages and oversees the planning, implementation, coordination and evaluation of major projects. Assumes major responsibility for coordinating the successful and timely completion of the tasks within projects.
- Manages and/or implements all operational policies and procedures related to the functioning of the program.
- Prepares periodic analyses and reports reflecting progress and trends of ongoing projects/programs. Identifies and anticipates potential issues and risks. Makes suggestions for improvement and implements as appropriate.
- Tracks, evaluates, and interprets collected financial data. Manages the preparation of progress reports and quality control monitoring. Participates in the analysis of study data and the writing of sponsor progress and financial reports. Drafts financial, statistical, narrative, and/or other reports as requested. Makes recommendations based on these findings.
- Assists in the administration of the departmental budget by tracking expenditures and performing other financial tasks. Verifies deduction authorizations to ensure correct input.
- Assumes responsibility for the outcome of the program(s). Assists and supervises support personnel. Manages data for applicable databases to produce outcomes information for quality reporting and operational initiatives.
- Provides guidance to others. Designs forms, newsletters, web pages and other tools as appropriate to ensure the success of assigned projects.
- Serves as the program liaison, spokesperson and representative.
- Arranges, implements, and facilitates team meetings to achieve results. Attends meetings with appropriate staff and faculty as necessary to provide and gather information. Promotes a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
- Ensures that all aspects of the projects are conducted in accordance to the sponsor requirements, study contract and timelines.
- Ensures compliance with institutional and sponsor regulations and guidelines.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Previous supervisory experience
- Solid interpersonal skills to effectively build relationships with business partners across departments and facilitate work among teams
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Strong PC background in computer spreadsheets systems and presentation packages
- Skilled problem solver who can work independently
- Ability to manage special projects, work under pressure, meet deadlines
- Customer service orientation
- Strong presentation skills to effectively persuade and influence in order to achieve desired outcomes with diverse clientele
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Clean, well-lit, comfortable office setting
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Under administrative review, performs management level work directed toward the planning, implementation and coordination of one or more major programs for an association, non-profit or similar organization. Provides analysis, financial accounting, team facilitation and recommendations to ensure timely project completion and compliance with sponsor requirements.
Department:
36962 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Cardiology: Adult
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Monday to Friday
Pay Range:
$33.05 - $49.60
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience or equivalent combination. Master's degree in Health Administration, Business Administration or related field preferred. Three years' experience in project management, program management development, administration or supervisory experience required.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:
N/A
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Manages and oversees the planning, implementation, coordination and evaluation of major projects. Assumes major responsibility for coordinating the successful and timely completion of the tasks within projects.
- Manages and/or implements all operational policies and procedures related to the functioning of the program.
- Prepares periodic analyses and reports reflecting progress and trends of ongoing projects/programs. Identifies and anticipates potential issues and risks. Makes suggestions for improvement and implements as appropriate.
- Tracks, evaluates, and interprets collected financial data. Manages the preparation of progress reports and quality control monitoring. Participates in the analysis of study data and the writing of sponsor progress and financial reports. Drafts financial, statistical, narrative, and/or other reports as requested. Makes recommendations based on these findings.
- Assists in the administration of the departmental budget by tracking expenditures and performing other financial tasks. Verifies deduction authorizations to ensure correct input.
- Assumes responsibility for the outcome of the program(s). Assists and supervises support personnel. Manages data for applicable databases to produce outcomes information for quality reporting and operational initiatives.
- Provides guidance to others. Designs forms, newsletters, web pages and other tools as appropriate to ensure the success of assigned projects.
- Serves as the program liaison, spokesperson and representative.
- Arranges, implements, and facilitates team meetings to achieve results. Attends meetings with appropriate staff and faculty as necessary to provide and gather information. Promotes a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
- Ensures that all aspects of the projects are conducted in accordance to the sponsor requirements, study contract and timelines.
- Ensures compliance with institutional and sponsor regulations and guidelines.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Previous supervisory experience
- Solid interpersonal skills to effectively build relationships with business partners across departments and facilitate work among teams
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Strong PC background in computer spreadsheets systems and presentation packages
- Skilled problem solver who can work independently
- Ability to manage special projects, work under pressure, meet deadlines
- Customer service orientation
- Strong presentation skills to effectively persuade and influence in order to achieve desired outcomes with diverse clientele
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Clean, well-lit, comfortable office setting
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Under administrative review, performs management level work directed toward the planning, implementation and coordination of one or more major programs for an association, non-profit or similar organization. Provides analysis, financial accounting, team facilitation and recommendations to ensure timely project completion and compliance with sponsor requirements.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an AI Research Engineer
Verify your SOC code before applying
AI Research Engineer roles often get classified under multiple SOC codes, which affects prevailing wage levels. Check O*NET to confirm which code matches your specific duties before your employer files the LCA, so there are no mismatches at adjudication.
Target cap-exempt employers strategically
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government-affiliated labs are cap-exempt, letting you skip the H-1B lottery entirely. If you're open to academic or applied research settings, these employers can file your petition at any point in the year.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter by AI Research Engineer roles on Migrate Mate to find employers with confirmed H-1B filing history in your specialty. This saves time you'd otherwise spend cold-applying to companies that redirect research hires to contractors or don't sponsor directly.
Align your degree transcript to specialty occupation
USCIS scrutinizes AI Research Engineer petitions when degree fields are adjacent but not directly related. Have your employer's immigration counsel frame how your specific coursework, such as neural networks, probabilistic modeling, or systems design, maps to the role's duties in the I-129 petition.
Request premium processing before your start date
Standard H-1B processing can run four to six months. If your offer letter has a firm start date, ask your employer to file with premium processing so USCIS adjudicates within 15 business days and you're not waiting past your agreed onboarding timeline.
Confirm your employer's E-Verify enrollment
If you're on STEM OPT and transitioning to H-1B, your employer must already be enrolled in E-Verify for your OPT extension to remain valid. Confirm enrollment before accepting an offer, not after, to avoid a gap in work authorization.
H-1B Visa AI Research Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an AI Research Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. USCIS classifies AI Research Engineer positions as specialty occupations because they normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as computer science, electrical engineering, or applied mathematics. Roles focused on model development, algorithm design, or systems research generally clear this threshold without additional justification, though USCIS may issue an RFE if the position description is broad or the degree field is tangentially related.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for AI research roles?
Use Migrate Mate to browse AI Research Engineer positions filtered by employers with verified H-1B filing history. DOL Labor Condition Application data is publicly available and shows which companies have filed for comparable roles, giving you a concrete signal of sponsorship intent before you apply rather than discovering a company's policy after an offer.
What happens to my H-1B status if my AI research project is defunded mid-petition?
If your employer withdraws the H-1B petition before USCIS approves it, the petition is terminated and you'll need a new employer to file on your behalf. If you're already in valid H-1B status and your position is eliminated, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new employer, transfer your H-1B, or depart the U.S. USCIS does not extend this window for project-based cancellations.
Can an AI Research Engineer role at a startup qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, but startups face additional scrutiny. USCIS may issue an RFE requesting evidence that the employer has sufficient work and financial capacity to maintain the position for the full petition period. Your employer should document the research scope, funding sources, and organizational structure alongside the I-129. Early-stage companies with substantial venture backing or government research contracts typically satisfy this requirement.
Does holding a PhD in machine learning improve my H-1B approval odds for an AI Research Engineer position?
A PhD strengthens the specialty occupation argument because it directly demonstrates the theoretical depth the role requires. USCIS evaluates whether the position itself requires advanced study, not just whether you hold a higher degree. For senior or principal research engineer roles, a PhD can also support a higher Level III or IV prevailing wage classification under the OFLC Wage Search, which your employer must certify in the Labor Condition Application.