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Postdoctoral Research Associate roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related scientific or technical field. Universities, federal research centers, and private labs regularly sponsor H-1B petitions for postdocs, making this one of the more accessible entry points into U.S. research careers for international scientists.
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Postdoctoral Research Associate-2
Agency
Texas A&M Agrilife Research
Department
Nutrition
Proposed Minimum Salary
$4,166.67 monthly
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
About Texas A& M AgriLife
Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
- Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
- Texas A&M AgriLife Research
- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University
- Texas A&M Forest Service
- Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.
Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!
Position Information
We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will work on a pre-clinical nutrition-oriented project. The position will be on a collaborative project and entail analysis of gene x diet x microbiome interactions using mouse models of various diseases.
Responsibilities:
80% research:
- Extensive use of mouse models of human disease and working with heterogeneous mice from different genetic backgrounds.
- Phenotyping mice for a variety of human health related disorders.
- Molecular techniques, like protein (westerns, phosphorylation) nucleic acids (DNA, RNA, methylation).
- Computational analysis.
10% training:
- Training and managing undergraduate students.
10% writing:
- Preparation of slides and publications from research results.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Education
Appropriate PhD in genetics or a related field.
Preferred Experience
- Experience working with wild derived mice. This includes colony management, mouse handling, tissue collection (and appropriate storage), and histology experience.
- Experience with study design using a mouse model.
- Experience mouse phenotyping (Phenomaster, EchoMRI, etc.)
- Experience with molecular techniques (isolation and quantification of nucleic acids and proteins).
- Experience with RStudio, command line, and data analysis.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- Excellent leadership and teaching skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Ability to assist, mentor, and/or supervise undergraduate and graduate students working on related research projects.
Why Work at Texas A& M AgriLife?
When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.
In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:
- Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
- 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
- Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
- Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife
Applicant Instructions
Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Job Title
Postdoctoral Research Associate-2
Agency
Texas A&M Agrilife Research
Department
Nutrition
Proposed Minimum Salary
$4,166.67 monthly
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
About Texas A& M AgriLife
Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
- Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
- Texas A&M AgriLife Research
- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University
- Texas A&M Forest Service
- Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.
Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!
Position Information
We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will work on a pre-clinical nutrition-oriented project. The position will be on a collaborative project and entail analysis of gene x diet x microbiome interactions using mouse models of various diseases.
Responsibilities:
80% research:
- Extensive use of mouse models of human disease and working with heterogeneous mice from different genetic backgrounds.
- Phenotyping mice for a variety of human health related disorders.
- Molecular techniques, like protein (westerns, phosphorylation) nucleic acids (DNA, RNA, methylation).
- Computational analysis.
10% training:
- Training and managing undergraduate students.
10% writing:
- Preparation of slides and publications from research results.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Education
Appropriate PhD in genetics or a related field.
Preferred Experience
- Experience working with wild derived mice. This includes colony management, mouse handling, tissue collection (and appropriate storage), and histology experience.
- Experience with study design using a mouse model.
- Experience mouse phenotyping (Phenomaster, EchoMRI, etc.)
- Experience with molecular techniques (isolation and quantification of nucleic acids and proteins).
- Experience with RStudio, command line, and data analysis.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- Excellent leadership and teaching skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Ability to assist, mentor, and/or supervise undergraduate and graduate students working on related research projects.
Why Work at Texas A& M AgriLife?
When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.
In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:
- Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
- 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
- Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
- Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife
Applicant Instructions
Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Postdoctoral Research Associate
Verify your degree field matches your research area
USCIS evaluates whether your degree is directly related to the postdoc role, not just broadly scientific. A chemistry PhD supports a synthetic biology postdoc; a general biology degree supporting a computational genomics role may trigger a Request for Evidence.
Target cap-exempt institutions for faster hiring
Universities, affiliated research hospitals, and nonprofit research organizations are cap-exempt H-1B employers. They can file year-round without waiting for the April lottery, so your start date doesn't depend on a single annual selection window.
Search verified H-1B sponsoring labs on Migrate Mate
Filter Migrate Mate by job title and institution type to find postdoc openings at employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history. This surfaces labs that have actively sponsored international researchers, not just those that say they're open to it.
Request your offer letter before the LCA is filed
The Labor Condition Application requires a specific wage, start date, and work location. Ask your PI or HR contact for a conditional offer letter with those details locked in before DOL certification begins, since LCA amendments add weeks to the timeline.
Confirm the institution uses E-Verify before accepting
If you're transitioning from OPT or STEM OPT, your new employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to authorize your work through the cap-gap period. Public universities are usually enrolled; smaller private research institutes sometimes are not.
Check prevailing wage for your SOC code and location
Postdoc salaries vary widely by field and institution, but USCIS will reject an H-1B if the offered wage falls below the DOL prevailing wage. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the Level I or II wage for your specific occupation code and metro area before your contract is finalized.
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Find Postdoctoral Research Associate JobsPostdoctoral Research Associate H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Postdoctoral Research Associate roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Yes. Postdoctoral Research Associate positions qualify because they require at least a bachelor's degree, and typically a PhD, in a specific scientific or technical field directly related to the research. USCIS evaluates specialty occupation on a role-by-role basis, so your employer's job description should explicitly state the degree requirement and field to avoid a Request for Evidence.
Are universities and research institutions subject to the H-1B cap?
Most are not. Universities, affiliated nonprofits, and government research organizations are cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions at any time of year without entering the annual lottery. This makes postdoc positions at these institutions particularly accessible for international researchers, since hiring doesn't depend on a single April registration window.
How do I find Postdoctoral Research Associate jobs at employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate lets you filter postdoc listings by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you can focus on institutions that have sponsored international researchers before rather than those that are uncertain or unwilling. This is more reliable than asking in application cover letters or waiting until late in the interview process.
What documents do I need to prepare before my employer files the H-1B petition?
You'll need official transcripts and degree certificates, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., your current visa documents and I-94 record, and a detailed CV listing your research experience. Your employer's HR or immigration attorney will also need a copy of your offer letter and your passport biographical page to complete Form I-129.
Can I start a postdoc before my H-1B is approved if I'm on OPT?
Yes, if your OPT authorization is still valid when you begin work. If your OPT end date falls before October 1 and your employer files an H-1B petition before OPT expires, the cap-gap rule automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to rely on cap-gap, so confirm that enrollment before signing your contract.
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