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Clinical Pathologist positions in the United States are available to international professionals through the J-1 visa under the Research Scholar or Physician program category, depending on your training stage. Designated sponsor organizations issue the DS-2019 and coordinate sponsorship with your host institution, typically an academic medical center or hospital laboratory.
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Get Access To All JobsJOB NO:
540164
WORK TYPE:
Post Doc Associate
LOCATION:
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
CATEGORIES:
Health Care Administration/Support
DEPARTMENT:
29120000 - MD-PSYCHIATRY
Classification Title:
Adjunct Clinical Postdoctoral Associate – Department of Psychiatry
Job Description:
The Department of Psychiatry is recruiting two (2) Adjunct Clinical Postdoctoral Associates (1.0 FTE each). This Adjunct Clinical Postdoctoral Associate appointment is a training position at the College of Medicine at the University of Florida. Trainees will work collaboratively with the UF Health Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment (UF Health CAN) to expand the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) services, with a particular focus on funded research projects and clinical contracts. The associates may also engage in additional research and clinical initiatives aligned with the UF Health CAN mission. Responsibilities include providing clinical and case supervision of behavioral treatment for patients with severe behavior disorders, in accordance with contractual requirements.
Advertised Salary:
$64,100 - $65,000 based on PDA years of experience
Minimum Requirements:
Doctoral degree (PhD) in psychiatry, psychology, or a closely related mental health discipline with a focus in Behavioral Analysis and Behavioral Assessment (BABA) and an emphasis in applied behavior analysis.
Preferred Qualifications:
- BCBA-D, with demonstrated expertise in the area of assessment and treatment for severe behavior disorders.
Health Assessments
RISC Assessment and Pre-Employment Health Assessment will be required.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and two letters of recommendation. The University of Florida is An Equal Employment Opportunity Institution. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
ADVERTISED:
10 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
Open until filled
JOB NO:
540164
WORK TYPE:
Post Doc Associate
LOCATION:
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
CATEGORIES:
Health Care Administration/Support
DEPARTMENT:
29120000 - MD-PSYCHIATRY
Classification Title:
Adjunct Clinical Postdoctoral Associate – Department of Psychiatry
Job Description:
The Department of Psychiatry is recruiting two (2) Adjunct Clinical Postdoctoral Associates (1.0 FTE each). This Adjunct Clinical Postdoctoral Associate appointment is a training position at the College of Medicine at the University of Florida. Trainees will work collaboratively with the UF Health Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment (UF Health CAN) to expand the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) services, with a particular focus on funded research projects and clinical contracts. The associates may also engage in additional research and clinical initiatives aligned with the UF Health CAN mission. Responsibilities include providing clinical and case supervision of behavioral treatment for patients with severe behavior disorders, in accordance with contractual requirements.
Advertised Salary:
$64,100 - $65,000 based on PDA years of experience
Minimum Requirements:
Doctoral degree (PhD) in psychiatry, psychology, or a closely related mental health discipline with a focus in Behavioral Analysis and Behavioral Assessment (BABA) and an emphasis in applied behavior analysis.
Preferred Qualifications:
- BCBA-D, with demonstrated expertise in the area of assessment and treatment for severe behavior disorders.
Health Assessments
RISC Assessment and Pre-Employment Health Assessment will be required.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and two letters of recommendation. The University of Florida is An Equal Employment Opportunity Institution. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
ADVERTISED:
10 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
Open until filled
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Clinical Pathologist
Verify your ECFMG eligibility before applying
If you trained as a physician outside the United States, ECFMG is the designated J-1 visa sponsor for the Physician category. Confirm your medical credentials meet ECFMG certification standards before approaching host institutions, since incomplete credentials stall the DS-2019 process entirely.
Identify institutions with active J-1 host agreements
Academic medical centers and university-affiliated hospital laboratories already have established agreements with designated sponsors like ECFMG or IIE. Target pathology programs at these institutions first, since host agreements must be in place before your DS-2019 can be issued.
Search verified J-1 roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find Clinical Pathologist positions at U.S. employers structured to host J-1 exchange visitors. Filtering by role and institution type narrows results to organizations already familiar with sponsorship workflows, saving you significant outreach time.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement early
Many Clinical Pathologist roles on J-1 visas fall under skills-list or government-funded designations that trigger the two-year home residency requirement under INA 212(e). Ask your designated sponsor whether your specific program and home country activate this condition before accepting any offer.
Align your training plan with DOL wage compliance
Your host institution must document your training objectives in a structured plan. For Trainee and Research Scholar categories, the compensation offered should align with prevailing wage levels for pathology roles in that region, which you can verify independently using the OFLC Wage Search tool.
Request the DS-2019 timeline from your designated sponsor
Once your host institution confirms your position, the designated sponsor initiates the DS-2019 issuance. Ask for a written timeline covering document review, sponsor approval, and consular appointment scheduling, since delays at any stage can push back your program start date.
Clinical Pathologist J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Clinical Pathologists?
The correct category depends on your stage. Physicians completing residency or fellowship training in pathology use the Physician category, administered by ECFMG. Postdoctoral researchers or faculty-level pathologists at academic institutions typically qualify under the Research Scholar or Professor category, sponsored by organizations like IIE. Trainee applies to early-career professionals in structured learning programs, not independent clinical practice.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Clinical Pathologist role?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. For pathologists in medical training, ECFMG is the primary designated sponsor and issues the DS-2019 form. Your hospital or laboratory is the host institution. The host provides the position and the training environment, but the designated sponsor is legally responsible for monitoring your program and maintaining your exchange visitor record.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect Clinical Pathologists on J-1 visas?
It often does. If your pathology training is funded by your home government, if your home country has listed your specialty on the State Department skills list, or if you received U.S. government funding, you are subject to the INA 212(e) requirement to return home for two years after your program ends. Your designated sponsor and the State Department's Waiver Review Division handle waiver applications if you seek to remain in the United States afterward.
How do I find Clinical Pathologist host institutions that are set up for J-1 exchange visitors?
Search for open roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces Clinical Pathologist positions at U.S. employers and academic medical centers already structured to host J-1 exchange visitors. Targeting institutions with established pathology residency or fellowship programs is a reliable signal that a host agreement with a designated sponsor is already in place, which shortens your DS-2019 timeline considerably.
Can a Clinical Pathologist on a J-1 visa perform independent clinical work or only observe?
The answer depends on your program category. Physicians under the ECFMG-sponsored Physician category can provide direct patient care as part of their training, subject to state medical licensing requirements. Research Scholar and Trainee participants are limited to activities within their approved training plan. Performing clinical duties outside the scope of your DS-2019 program description risks violating your J-1 status and jeopardizes both your visa and the host institution's designated sponsor relationship.