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Faculty Position roles in the United States are typically sponsored under the J-1 Professor or Research Scholar program category, with the host university acting as employer and a State Department-designated organization issuing your DS-2019. Securing sponsorship depends on matching your academic credentials to a qualifying program at an accredited institution.
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Organization's Summary Statement:
The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland serves as the catalyst for high-quality research, innovation, and learning, preparing our students to create innovations that will address the 21st-century Grand Challenges (e.g., energy, environment, security, and human health) and improve the human condition. The Clark School is dedicated to leading and transforming the engineering discipline and profession, to accelerate entrepreneurship, and to transform research and learning activities into new innovations that benefit millions.
The You Zhou Lab within the Department of Materials Science & Engineering seeks to recruit multiple researchers at the rank of Assistant Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Associate. The project is to develop radio frequency quantum electronics based on two-dimensional materials. This work will be conducted in close collaboration with researchers from the DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory and requires U.S. citizenship. It would also position the researcher with access to a broad base of collaborators and opportunities from which to launch and build his or her own research enterprise. The expected start date is Summer 2025, though there is some flexibility.
Some specific duties include:
- Working with multidisciplinary teams of researchers (e.g., engineers, physicists), to design and carry out research, primarily at the intersection of materials and electronics
- Producing high-impact research in support of publications or proposals
- Reviewing and synthesizing existing literature to inform new proposal directions or whitepapers for federal agencies
- Working with and training faculty research assistants, graduate students, and undergraduate assistants on various problems in electronic and optical materials
- Directing and conducting data collection at Army Research Labs facilities
- Preparing presentations, reports, funding proposals, and scholarly publications related to research and communicating those deliverables to internal or external sponsors
Minimum Qualifications
Education: PhD in Materials Science & Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering field by the start date.
Experience: directing/training junior researchers (undergraduate/graduate research assistants).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Demonstrated leadership ability, such as managing teams of engineers or scientists
- Excellent communication skills, both oral/presentations and written
Physical Demands
This position requires the individual to wear and work in cleanroom personal protective equipment. The individual must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. and maneuver delicate or bulky optical equipment. This position requires fine motor skills for handling small, fragile components and the ability to perform tasks requiring visual acuity, such as aligning optical systems and inspecting materials under microscopes. The individual may be exposed to hazards including laser radiation, chemical solvents, and equipment with moving parts.
Preferences
Background/expertise in the following areas:
- 2D materials
- RF electronics
- Nanofabrication
- Optics
Licenses/ Certifications: n/a
Additional Job Details
Required Application Materials: Interested candidates should send their CV with a publication list to: Dr. You Zhou - youzhou@umd.edu
Best Consideration Date: 7/31/2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
Financial Disclosure Required
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.
Department
ENGR-Materials Science & Engineering
Worker Sub-Type
Faculty Regular
Salary Range
50,000 - 130,000
Benefits Summary
For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this link.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice
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Job Description Summary
Organization's Summary Statement:
The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland serves as the catalyst for high-quality research, innovation, and learning, preparing our students to create innovations that will address the 21st-century Grand Challenges (e.g., energy, environment, security, and human health) and improve the human condition. The Clark School is dedicated to leading and transforming the engineering discipline and profession, to accelerate entrepreneurship, and to transform research and learning activities into new innovations that benefit millions.
The You Zhou Lab within the Department of Materials Science & Engineering seeks to recruit multiple researchers at the rank of Assistant Research Scientist or Postdoctoral Associate. The project is to develop radio frequency quantum electronics based on two-dimensional materials. This work will be conducted in close collaboration with researchers from the DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory and requires U.S. citizenship. It would also position the researcher with access to a broad base of collaborators and opportunities from which to launch and build his or her own research enterprise. The expected start date is Summer 2025, though there is some flexibility.
Some specific duties include:
- Working with multidisciplinary teams of researchers (e.g., engineers, physicists), to design and carry out research, primarily at the intersection of materials and electronics
- Producing high-impact research in support of publications or proposals
- Reviewing and synthesizing existing literature to inform new proposal directions or whitepapers for federal agencies
- Working with and training faculty research assistants, graduate students, and undergraduate assistants on various problems in electronic and optical materials
- Directing and conducting data collection at Army Research Labs facilities
- Preparing presentations, reports, funding proposals, and scholarly publications related to research and communicating those deliverables to internal or external sponsors
Minimum Qualifications
Education: PhD in Materials Science & Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering field by the start date.
Experience: directing/training junior researchers (undergraduate/graduate research assistants).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Demonstrated leadership ability, such as managing teams of engineers or scientists
- Excellent communication skills, both oral/presentations and written
Physical Demands
This position requires the individual to wear and work in cleanroom personal protective equipment. The individual must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. and maneuver delicate or bulky optical equipment. This position requires fine motor skills for handling small, fragile components and the ability to perform tasks requiring visual acuity, such as aligning optical systems and inspecting materials under microscopes. The individual may be exposed to hazards including laser radiation, chemical solvents, and equipment with moving parts.
Preferences
Background/expertise in the following areas:
- 2D materials
- RF electronics
- Nanofabrication
- Optics
Licenses/ Certifications: n/a
Additional Job Details
Required Application Materials: Interested candidates should send their CV with a publication list to: Dr. You Zhou - youzhou@umd.edu
Best Consideration Date: 7/31/2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
Financial Disclosure Required
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.
Department
ENGR-Materials Science & Engineering
Worker Sub-Type
Faculty Regular
Salary Range
50,000 - 130,000
Benefits Summary
For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this link.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice
Resources
Learn how military skills translate to civilian opportunities with O*Net Online.
Search Firm Managed Recruitment
There are some positions that are not advertised on this career site as the search is being managed by a Search Firm. Please visit the link below to see these available opportunities:
Search Firm Managed Vacancies
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Faculty Position
Align your credentials with specialty occupation standards
J-1 Professor and Research Scholar categories require a degree directly related to your teaching or research field. Gather official transcripts, degree equivalency evaluations, and peer-reviewed publication records before approaching host institutions.
Target institutions with active DS-2019 issuance history
Search for Faculty Position openings on Migrate Mate to find U.S. universities and research institutions actively hosting J-1 exchange visitors, so you're not applying to employers unfamiliar with the program's requirements.
Distinguish Professor from Research Scholar category early
The Professor category fits teaching-focused appointments; Research Scholar fits those primarily conducting research. Mismatching your program category delays DS-2019 issuance, so clarify your primary duties with the host department before the designated sponsor files.
Check the two-year home residency requirement before accepting offers
Many Faculty Position J-1 holders from countries on the State Department's Skills List, or funded by their home government, face a two-year home residency requirement after their exchange ends. Confirm your eligibility status before signing an offer letter.
Request a training plan draft before the DS-2019 is issued
Designated sponsors including IIE and CIEE require a program plan outlining your exchange objectives, supervision structure, and evaluation schedule. Review this document with your host department chair before the sponsor finalizes it to avoid scope mismatches.
Understand repeat participation limits for Research Scholar status
J-1 Research Scholars who have previously participated in an exchange program must wait 24 months after their last J-1 status ends before a new DS-2019 can be issued. Confirm your participation history with the host institution's international office.
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Find Faculty Position JobsFaculty Position J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Faculty Position roles?
Most faculty roles fall under the Professor or Research Scholar J-1 category. The Professor category is for individuals primarily teaching, lecturing, or observing at accredited institutions. Research Scholar applies when the appointment centers on independent research. Some short-term visiting faculty appointments qualify under the Short-Term Scholar category, which covers exchanges of six months or fewer.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as a faculty member?
The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your host university directly. Organizations such as IIE, CIEE, or the host institution's own designated sponsor office issue your DS-2019 form and are responsible for compliance monitoring. The hiring university is your host employer but is distinct from the legal visa sponsor unless the university itself holds designated sponsor status.
How do I find Faculty Position roles where the host institution is already set up for J-1 hosting?
Use Migrate Mate to search Faculty Position openings filtered by J-1 sponsorship availability. Many universities that regularly host J-1 exchange visitors have established relationships with designated sponsor organizations, which shortens the DS-2019 issuance timeline and reduces the administrative burden on both you and the department making the hire.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect most faculty J-1 holders?
It affects a significant portion. The requirement applies if your home country appears on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List, if your exchange was funded by your home government or a U.S. government agency, or if you are a medical graduate coming to teach or conduct research. You cannot change to most other visa categories or obtain a green card until the requirement is fulfilled or waived.
Can I extend my J-1 status if my faculty appointment is renewed?
Yes, extensions are possible within category limits. Research Scholars may hold J-1 status for up to five years in total; Professors have no fixed statutory maximum but extensions require the designated sponsor's approval and a continued qualifying program. Your host institution's international office coordinates the extension request with the designated sponsor, who then issues an updated DS-2019 reflecting the new program end date.
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