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The Department of Radiology at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) seeks an outstanding PhD scientist for a tenure-eligible faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. We are conducting an open search for a highly accomplished investigator with expertise in advanced neuroimaging and a demonstrated record of impactful scholarship, multidisciplinary collaboration, and extramural research funding (or strong potential to obtain sustained funding).
The successful candidate will join the Division of Radiology Research in the Department of Radiology and will contribute to expanding and advancing CCHMC's neuroimaging research enterprise. This recruitment aligns with institutional priorities in neuroscience, brain development, neurodevelopmental disorders, and mental and behavioral health, while strengthening the Department's leadership in innovative imaging science and translational research.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will:
- Develop and maintain an independent, nationally recognized, externally funded research program in neuroimaging.
- Lead innovative investigations focused on brain development, physiology, pathophysiology, and/or brain function in health and/or disease.
- Advance state-of-the-art neuroimaging acquisition and/or analysis methods, including structural, functional, diffusion, and quantitative imaging approaches.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary investigators across Cincinnati Children's and external partner institutions.
- Contribute to translational research efforts designed to improve understanding of neurological and neurodevelopmental diseases and support personalized pediatric care.
- Mentor trainees, research staff, graduate students, fellows, and junior investigators.
- Participate in departmental and institutional service activities.
- Contribute to educational programs within the Department of Radiology and the broader academic community.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, Medical Physics, Imaging Science, Computer Science, Psychology, Chemistry, or a related quantitative or biomedical discipline.
- Established expertise in advanced neuroimaging methods and/or analysis.
- Publication record in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
- Demonstrated success in obtaining extramural research funding or strong potential to secure independent funding.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary research teams.
- Excellent communication and mentoring skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Expertise in one or more advanced neuroimaging modalities, including:
- Functional MRI (fMRI)
- Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) and advanced diffusion methods
- Quantitative MRI
- Neuroimage analysis, machine learning, or computational neuroscience
- Other relevant modalities / techniques
Experience with pediatric imaging research.
Interest in translational studies bridging imaging science and clinical neuroscience.
Experience developing novel acquisition, processing, or quantitative imaging methodologies.
RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT
Cincinnati Children's is one of the leading pediatric research institutions in the United States and provides an exceptional environment for collaborative neuroimaging research. The successful candidate will have opportunities to collaborate with faculty across the Department of Radiology, including neuroradiology, imaging physics, and quantitative imaging programs, as well as investigators throughout the institution and at the University of Cincinnati.
Potential collaborators include faculty within Radiology, Neonatology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Mental and Behavioral Health, Rehabilitation Medicine, Biostatistics and Epidemiology, the Center for Brain Development and Injury (CBDI), General & Community Pediatrics, and other research programs focused on brain development and neurodevelopmental disorders.
POSITION DETAILS
Position: Assistant or Associate Professor
Track: Research Track, Tenure Eligible
Degree Required: PhD
FTE: 1.0
Effort Distribution (approximate and negotiable):
- Research: 90%
- Administration: 5%
- Teaching: 5%
- Clinical: 0%
Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2027
Initial Support: Departmental start-up support with expectation of transition to extramural funding
Division Director: Kim Cecil, PhD
Radiologist-in-Chief: Andrew Trout, MD
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates should submit:
- Curriculum vitae
- Cover letter describing research interests and future research plans
- Statement of research accomplishments and funding history
- Contact information for three references
For questions regarding this opportunity, please contact:
Jonathan R. Dillman, MD, MSc
Associate Chief, Research
Department of Radiology
Jonathan.dillman@cchmc.org
(or Kelsey Hogan, administrative assistant [kelsey.hogan@cchmc.org])
About us
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Cincinnati Children's is:
- Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
- Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
- Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
- One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
- Consistently certified as great place to work
- A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
- Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.
Comprehensive job description provided upon request.
Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
INTRODUCTION
The Department of Radiology at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) seeks an outstanding PhD scientist for a tenure-eligible faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. We are conducting an open search for a highly accomplished investigator with expertise in advanced neuroimaging and a demonstrated record of impactful scholarship, multidisciplinary collaboration, and extramural research funding (or strong potential to obtain sustained funding).
The successful candidate will join the Division of Radiology Research in the Department of Radiology and will contribute to expanding and advancing CCHMC's neuroimaging research enterprise. This recruitment aligns with institutional priorities in neuroscience, brain development, neurodevelopmental disorders, and mental and behavioral health, while strengthening the Department's leadership in innovative imaging science and translational research.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will:
- Develop and maintain an independent, nationally recognized, externally funded research program in neuroimaging.
- Lead innovative investigations focused on brain development, physiology, pathophysiology, and/or brain function in health and/or disease.
- Advance state-of-the-art neuroimaging acquisition and/or analysis methods, including structural, functional, diffusion, and quantitative imaging approaches.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary investigators across Cincinnati Children's and external partner institutions.
- Contribute to translational research efforts designed to improve understanding of neurological and neurodevelopmental diseases and support personalized pediatric care.
- Mentor trainees, research staff, graduate students, fellows, and junior investigators.
- Participate in departmental and institutional service activities.
- Contribute to educational programs within the Department of Radiology and the broader academic community.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, Medical Physics, Imaging Science, Computer Science, Psychology, Chemistry, or a related quantitative or biomedical discipline.
- Established expertise in advanced neuroimaging methods and/or analysis.
- Publication record in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
- Demonstrated success in obtaining extramural research funding or strong potential to secure independent funding.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary research teams.
- Excellent communication and mentoring skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Expertise in one or more advanced neuroimaging modalities, including:
- Functional MRI (fMRI)
- Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) and advanced diffusion methods
- Quantitative MRI
- Neuroimage analysis, machine learning, or computational neuroscience
- Other relevant modalities / techniques
Experience with pediatric imaging research.
Interest in translational studies bridging imaging science and clinical neuroscience.
Experience developing novel acquisition, processing, or quantitative imaging methodologies.
RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT
Cincinnati Children's is one of the leading pediatric research institutions in the United States and provides an exceptional environment for collaborative neuroimaging research. The successful candidate will have opportunities to collaborate with faculty across the Department of Radiology, including neuroradiology, imaging physics, and quantitative imaging programs, as well as investigators throughout the institution and at the University of Cincinnati.
Potential collaborators include faculty within Radiology, Neonatology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Mental and Behavioral Health, Rehabilitation Medicine, Biostatistics and Epidemiology, the Center for Brain Development and Injury (CBDI), General & Community Pediatrics, and other research programs focused on brain development and neurodevelopmental disorders.
POSITION DETAILS
Position: Assistant or Associate Professor
Track: Research Track, Tenure Eligible
Degree Required: PhD
FTE: 1.0
Effort Distribution (approximate and negotiable):
- Research: 90%
- Administration: 5%
- Teaching: 5%
- Clinical: 0%
Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2027
Initial Support: Departmental start-up support with expectation of transition to extramural funding
Division Director: Kim Cecil, PhD
Radiologist-in-Chief: Andrew Trout, MD
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates should submit:
- Curriculum vitae
- Cover letter describing research interests and future research plans
- Statement of research accomplishments and funding history
- Contact information for three references
For questions regarding this opportunity, please contact:
Jonathan R. Dillman, MD, MSc
Associate Chief, Research
Department of Radiology
Jonathan.dillman@cchmc.org
(or Kelsey Hogan, administrative assistant [kelsey.hogan@cchmc.org])
About us
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Cincinnati Children's is:
- Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
- Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
- Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
- One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
- Consistently certified as great place to work
- A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
- Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.
Comprehensive job description provided upon request.
Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
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Verify your credentials meet specialty occupation standards
Your doctoral degree must align directly with the research discipline of the role. If your degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator before applying. USCIS scrutinizes field-of-study alignment closely for academic research positions.
Target cap-exempt institutions from the start
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government research entities are often cap-exempt H-1B sponsors. This means your petition can be filed any time of year, skipping the annual cap entirely. Confirm cap-exempt status with HR before accepting an offer.
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Use Migrate Mate to browse Research Associate Professor openings at institutions with verified H-1B LCA filing history. Filtering by employers with active academic research filings saves time and focuses your search on sponsors who have navigated the process before.
Confirm each worksite has its own certified LCA
If your role involves research at multiple campus locations or affiliated field sites, each worksite requires a separately certified Labor Condition Application filed with DOL. Ask your sponsoring institution's HR or legal team to confirm LCA coverage before you begin work at any new location.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the correct occupational classification for postsecondary teachers in your discipline to verify your offer meets DOL Level I through Level IV wage requirements before signing.
Plan your status timeline around grant and contract cycles
H-1B status is granted for up to three years and extendable to six. If your position is grant-funded, align your I-129 petition dates with your funding cycle. USCIS requires that your employer demonstrate an ongoing employer-employee relationship for the full petition period.
H-1B Visa Research Associate Professor: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Research Associate Professor role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Research Associate Professor positions typically require a doctoral degree in the specific discipline of the research, which satisfies USCIS's specialty occupation definition. The key is that the degree requirement must be a genuine minimum for the role, not a preference. Institutions should document this clearly in the job description and any supporting evidence submitted with the I-129 petition.
Are universities cap-exempt for H-1B sponsorship?
Most universities and affiliated nonprofit research organizations qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers, meaning they can file petitions year-round without competing in the annual cap selection process. This is a significant advantage for Research Associate Professors. Confirm cap-exempt status directly with the institution's HR or legal counsel before assuming it applies, since not all affiliated entities qualify automatically.
How do I find Research Associate Professor positions at H-1B sponsoring institutions?
Migrate Mate lists Research Associate Professor openings at institutions with verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you can focus on employers who have already navigated the sponsorship process. Beyond that, university HR offices and department chairs are typically your most direct contact for understanding an institution's willingness and experience with H-1B sponsorship for research faculty.
What documentation does my employer need to file my H-1B petition?
Your sponsoring institution must file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS. Supporting documents typically include your offer letter, CV, degree transcripts and credentials, and evidence that the role requires a doctoral degree in a directly related field. For grant-funded positions, documentation of funding continuity through the petition period strengthens the employer-employee relationship showing.
Can I consult the O*NET profile to understand how my role is classified?
Yes. The O*NET profile for postsecondary teachers in your discipline describes the typical education requirements, tasks, and knowledge domains USCIS and DOL use to evaluate specialty occupation status. Reviewing the O*NET entry for your specific SOC code helps you and your employer align the job description with the occupational classification before filing, reducing the risk of a Request for Evidence.