J-1 Visa Market Research Jobs
Market Research positions in the United States are available to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Intern category, depending on your career stage. A designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019, while your U.S. employer serves as the host. No lottery applies, and program lengths typically run up to 18 months for trainees.
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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 Market Research
Frame your training plan around research methodology
Designated sponsors require a detailed training plan before issuing your DS-2019. Document specific skills you'll develop, such as survey design, consumer segmentation, or conjoint analysis, so the plan clearly justifies a structured training exchange rather than routine employment.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee category eligibility
If you're currently enrolled in a degree program, the Intern category applies. If you've graduated within the past 12 months or have at least five years of professional market research experience, the Trainee category is the correct fit for your DS-2019 application.
Search Migrate Mate for J-1 compatible host employers
Host employers in market research range from consumer insights firms to corporate strategy teams. Use Migrate Mate to filter roles by companies that have previously hosted exchange visitors, narrowing your search before cold outreach drains your time.
Verify prevailing wage compliance before accepting an offer
Your host employer must pay you at the prevailing wage for your market research role and location. Cross-check your offered compensation against the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the rate before signing any offer letter or training agreement.
Confirm the two-year home residency rule applies to you
Market research roles funded by a government agency or tied to a country on the Exchange Visitor Skills List can trigger the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). Check your J-1 visa stamp and DS-2019 for a notation before making long-term U.S. plans.
Build a portfolio aligned with U.S. research methodologies
U.S. host employers in market research expect familiarity with tools like SPSS, Qualtrics, or panel-based survey platforms. Documenting project work that uses these methods in your application materials signals readiness for a training placement without requiring additional onboarding.
Market Research J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers market research roles?
Most market research professionals use the Trainee category, which fits post-degree professionals with relevant work history. If you're currently enrolled in a university program, the Intern category applies instead. In either case, your role must involve a structured training plan, not routine production work, and your designated sponsor must approve the placement before issuing the DS-2019.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa, the employer or a separate organization?
Your J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT, not your employer. The employer is your host. The designated sponsor reviews your training plan, issues the DS-2019, and monitors your compliance throughout the program. Your employer and sponsor are separate entities with separate obligations under the exchange visitor program.
How long can I work in a J-1 market research placement?
Trainee programs in market research last up to 18 months. Intern programs, for currently enrolled students, run up to 12 months. Extensions within those maximums are possible but require your designated sponsor's approval and an updated training plan. You cannot chain multiple J-1 trainee placements in the same occupational field to exceed the 18-month ceiling.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 market research professionals?
Migrate Mate lets you search for U.S. roles and companies that align with J-1 exchange visitor programs, including consumer insights, strategy research, and analytics positions. Because J-1 hosting is not publicly disclosed in the same way H-1B visa sponsorship is, filtering by companies with a history of international hiring gives you a practical starting point before direct outreach.
Can a market research J-1 role trigger the two-year home residency requirement?
Yes, it can. If your market research role is funded by your home government or a U.S. government agency, or if your home country appears on the State Department Exchange Visitor Skills List for market research-related fields, you may be required to return home for two years before changing to certain other visa statuses. Review your DS-2019 and J-1 visa stamp for an INA 212(e) notation as soon as you receive them.