J-1 Visa Clinical Research Jobs
Clinical Research positions in the United States are available to international professionals through the J-1 visa under the Research Scholar or Trainee program category, depending on your career stage. Designated sponsor organizations issue the DS-2019 and coordinate sponsorship with your host institution, so identifying the right program fit before you apply is essential.
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Postdoctoral Researcher - College of Engineering
Position Type:
Other Academic
Department:
LSUAM Engineering - Department of Academic Affairs (Marwa Mohamed Hassan (00008972))
Work Location:
2214 Patrick F. Taylor Hall
Job Description:
Conduct applied research on engineering education at the undergraduate level, which includes teaching sophomore level engineering and computer science undergraduate and/or graduate courses to test new educational methodologies and education/learning management modalities.
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80% Conduct innovative research in engineering education by integrating teaching and learning activities into experimental research on instructional methods. Provide instruction and advisement at the undergraduate and graduate levels—including courses, small group sessions, recitations, and study sessions—as a means of testing, refining, and evaluating new educational approaches. Design and implement innovative instructional strategies and interventions and analyze qualitative and quantitative data to measure their impact on student learning. Develop and apply experimental approaches within emerging education and learning management modalities. Collaborate with faculty, students, and industry partners to identify challenges in engineering education, and pursue grant funding to support ongoing and new initiatives.
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15% Mentor graduate and undergraduate students engaged in education-related research and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings.
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5% Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in an Engineering Education or Engineering discipline. Demonstrated interest in engineering education research. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis methods. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Experience with curriculum development or instructional design is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D in Engineering Education and 2-5 years of experience or more including graduate study.
- Background in a specific engineering discipline (e.g., mechanical, electrical, civil).
- Experience with mixed-methods research approaches.
- Familiarity with current trends and issues in engineering education.
- Experience with teaching or teaching assistance.
Special Instructions:
For questions concerning this position can be directed to Jessica Waters: Jessicawaters@lsu.edu
Posting Date:
September 16, 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.
HCM Contact Information:
For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.
Job Posting Title:
Postdoctoral Researcher - College of Engineering
Position Type:
Other Academic
Department:
LSUAM Engineering - Department of Academic Affairs (Marwa Mohamed Hassan (00008972))
Work Location:
2214 Patrick F. Taylor Hall
Job Description:
Conduct applied research on engineering education at the undergraduate level, which includes teaching sophomore level engineering and computer science undergraduate and/or graduate courses to test new educational methodologies and education/learning management modalities.
-
80% Conduct innovative research in engineering education by integrating teaching and learning activities into experimental research on instructional methods. Provide instruction and advisement at the undergraduate and graduate levels—including courses, small group sessions, recitations, and study sessions—as a means of testing, refining, and evaluating new educational approaches. Design and implement innovative instructional strategies and interventions and analyze qualitative and quantitative data to measure their impact on student learning. Develop and apply experimental approaches within emerging education and learning management modalities. Collaborate with faculty, students, and industry partners to identify challenges in engineering education, and pursue grant funding to support ongoing and new initiatives.
-
15% Mentor graduate and undergraduate students engaged in education-related research and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings.
-
5% Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in an Engineering Education or Engineering discipline. Demonstrated interest in engineering education research. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis methods. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Experience with curriculum development or instructional design is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D in Engineering Education and 2-5 years of experience or more including graduate study.
- Background in a specific engineering discipline (e.g., mechanical, electrical, civil).
- Experience with mixed-methods research approaches.
- Familiarity with current trends and issues in engineering education.
- Experience with teaching or teaching assistance.
Special Instructions:
For questions concerning this position can be directed to Jessica Waters: Jessicawaters@lsu.edu
Posting Date:
September 16, 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.
HCM Contact Information:
For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Clinical Research
Match your credentials to the right category
Research Scholar status fits faculty-level researchers affiliated with an academic or research institution. Trainee status suits early-career professionals gaining supervised clinical research experience. Applying under the wrong category will delay or derail your DS-2019 issuance.
Document your research training plan early
Designated sponsors require a detailed Training or Research Objectives plan before issuing your DS-2019. Draft this with your prospective host supervisor before negotiating your start date, since sponsors often need two to four weeks to review and countersign it.
Target host institutions with active sponsor relationships
Academic medical centers, NIH-affiliated labs, and CRO-partnered universities typically maintain existing agreements with designated J-1 visa sponsors. Use Migrate Mate to find clinical research roles at institutions already set up to host J-1 visa exchange visitors.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement upfront
Research Scholar and some Trainee participants whose funding comes from a U.S. or home-country government program may be subject to the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). Confirm your funding source with your sponsor before accepting an offer.
Verify your host employer's compliance obligations
Your host institution must cooperate with the designated sponsor on required 30-day and annual check-ins, site evaluations, and training plan updates. Ask the hiring manager whether their research office has handled J-1 host responsibilities before, since first-time hosts often underestimate the reporting workload.
Align your program duration with the trial or study timeline
J-1 Research Scholar programs can be authorized for up to five years, while Trainee programs cap at 18 months. Negotiate your program end date to cover the full clinical trial phase you're assigned to, and request a program extension from your sponsor before the DS-2019 expires.
Clinical Research J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a clinical research position?
It depends on your career stage. If you're a graduate student or recent graduate gaining supervised research experience, the Trainee category applies, with an 18-month maximum. If you're an established researcher, postdoctoral fellow, or faculty member conducting independent research at a U.S. host institution, the Research Scholar category is the appropriate fit, with programs authorized for up to five years.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for a clinical research role?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations like IIE, Cultural Vistas, or a university's own designated exchange program issue the DS-2019 form and are legally responsible for your program compliance. The hospital, research institute, or biotech company that hires you is called the host organization, a separate role from the visa sponsor.
How do I find clinical research employers that are set up to host J-1 exchange visitors?
Most standalone job boards don't filter by J-1 host eligibility. Migrate Mate lets you search for clinical research roles specifically at U.S. employers aligned with J-1 sponsorship, so you can focus your applications on institutions that already understand the host obligations rather than spending time educating prospective employers from scratch.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect clinical researchers?
It can. If your clinical research position is funded by your home country's government or by a U.S. government program, or if your home country designated your field as a skills shortage area, you may be subject to the INA Section 212(e) two-year home residency requirement. This must be waived before you can change to an H-1B visa or obtain a green card, so confirm your funding source with your designated sponsor before signing an offer.
Can I extend my J-1 program if my clinical trial runs longer than expected?
Yes, but only your designated sponsor can authorize an extension, and only before your current DS-2019 expires. Trainee programs are capped at 18 months with no extension, so you'd need to depart and reapply under a new program. Research Scholar programs can be extended up to the five-year maximum, provided your sponsor and host institution both agree the additional time is justified by your research objectives.