J-1 Visa Postdoctoral Associate Jobs
Postdoctoral Associate positions in the United States are typically sponsored under the J-1 Research Scholar or Short-Term Scholar program category, with a designated sponsor organization issuing your DS-2019. Securing sponsorship requires coordinating between your host institution and a State Department-approved sponsor before you can begin work.
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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Dermatology – Wound Healing Molecular Laboratory has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Postdoctoral Associate to work in Miami, Florida.
CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Postdoctoral Associate performs scientific research and studies under the supervision of managing staff. Moreover, the Postdoctoral Associate promotes institutional recognition through literal contributions to the scientific community.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
- Conducts research on specific areas of study as assigned.
- Prepares research reports and technical papers for publishing.
- Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and theories.
- Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories.
- Develops advanced analytical models and systems and provides solutions and analyses to support strategic and tactical decisions.
- Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.
- Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
Department Specifics:
- The Sr. Postdoctoral Research Fellow takes responsibility for conducting assigned and/or original research projects autonomously and supervising defined research projects according to the PI’s instructions.
- Performs molecular biology and cell biology techniques such as nucleic acid extraction and manipulation, PCR, RT-PCR, Western blot analysis, immunostaining, cell culture, cell transfections, cell sorting.
- Performs Omics (transcriptomic and proteomic) experiments and computational data analyses of next generation sequencing data and MS and O-Link proteomics data.
- Remains informed and up-to-date relative to current publications relating to the area of research.
- Maintains accurate records of research findings and the analysis of results.
- Assists in the preparation of manuscripts for publication and grant applications.
- Presents research findings internally and at professional meetings.
- Mentors students, technicians, and junior postdocs in basic and clinical aspects of translational research.
- Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Doctorate degree in relevant field required
Experience:
No previous experience required
Certification and Licensing:
Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the groundbreaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
Current Employees:
If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet.
The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Dermatology – Wound Healing Molecular Laboratory has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Postdoctoral Associate to work in Miami, Florida.
CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Postdoctoral Associate performs scientific research and studies under the supervision of managing staff. Moreover, the Postdoctoral Associate promotes institutional recognition through literal contributions to the scientific community.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
- Conducts research on specific areas of study as assigned.
- Prepares research reports and technical papers for publishing.
- Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and theories.
- Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories.
- Develops advanced analytical models and systems and provides solutions and analyses to support strategic and tactical decisions.
- Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.
- Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
Department Specifics:
- The Sr. Postdoctoral Research Fellow takes responsibility for conducting assigned and/or original research projects autonomously and supervising defined research projects according to the PI’s instructions.
- Performs molecular biology and cell biology techniques such as nucleic acid extraction and manipulation, PCR, RT-PCR, Western blot analysis, immunostaining, cell culture, cell transfections, cell sorting.
- Performs Omics (transcriptomic and proteomic) experiments and computational data analyses of next generation sequencing data and MS and O-Link proteomics data.
- Remains informed and up-to-date relative to current publications relating to the area of research.
- Maintains accurate records of research findings and the analysis of results.
- Assists in the preparation of manuscripts for publication and grant applications.
- Presents research findings internally and at professional meetings.
- Mentors students, technicians, and junior postdocs in basic and clinical aspects of translational research.
- Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Doctorate degree in relevant field required
Experience:
No previous experience required
Certification and Licensing:
Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the groundbreaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Postdoctoral Associate
Verify your DS-2019 eligibility before applying
Research Scholar status requires a relevant degree and a formal research or teaching role at a host institution. Confirm your postdoctoral appointment letter explicitly names your research function, not just administrative duties, before any sponsorship request begins.
Target universities with existing sponsor agreements
Many universities hold standing agreements with State Department-designated sponsors like IIE or CIEE, which streamlines your DS-2019 issuance. Ask the international office at each prospective host whether they have an active institutional sponsor relationship before accepting an offer.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1 compatible postdoctoral roles
Not every research institution advertises J-1 compatibility upfront. Use Migrate Mate to filter postdoctoral openings by employers with a history of hosting exchange visitors, so you're not discovering sponsorship gaps after a verbal offer.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement early
If your funding comes from a government or international source, your J-1 may carry a two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). Raise this with the designated sponsor before your DS-2019 is issued, since it affects future H-1B or green card eligibility.
Negotiate who submits the training plan documents
Your host institution's international office and the designated sponsor both need documentation to issue your DS-2019, including a signed training plan and proof of insurance coverage meeting J-1 minimums. Confirm which office handles the sponsor submission so nothing stalls between acceptance and your start date.
Preserve your 30-day grace period for transitions
J-1 Research Scholars receive a 30-day grace period after their program end date. If you're moving between postdoctoral appointments, your new host must contact the sponsor to extend or reissue your DS-2019 before that window closes or your status lapses.
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Find Postdoctoral Associate JobsPostdoctoral Associate J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers Postdoctoral Associate roles?
Most Postdoctoral Associate positions fall under the J-1 Research Scholar category, which covers individuals conducting original research, lecturing, or observing at a U.S. research institution. If your appointment is shorter than three months and narrowly defined, Short-Term Scholar may apply instead. Your host institution's international office and the designated sponsor organization will determine which category fits your specific appointment.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as a postdoctoral researcher?
Your employer is the host institution, not the visa sponsor. The J-1 sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, often a university's affiliated sponsor program or a third-party organization like IIE, that issues your DS-2019 form and monitors your program compliance. You'll work daily at the host institution but remain legally accountable to the designated sponsor throughout your exchange period.
How do I find postdoctoral positions where J-1 sponsorship is already supported?
Many research institutions accept J-1 exchange visitors but don't flag this openly in job postings. Migrate Mate lets you search postdoctoral openings filtered by employers with a record of hosting J-1 exchange visitors, so you can focus your applications on hosts already set up to work with a designated sponsor rather than educating each employer from scratch during the hiring process.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to postdoctoral researchers?
It can. The two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e) applies when your funding originates from your home government, a U.S. government agency, or your home country's international programs. Many postdoctoral fellowships funded by agencies like NIH or NSF, or by foreign government grants, trigger this requirement. You cannot change to H-1B or apply for a green card until you fulfill or obtain a waiver of this requirement.
Can I transfer my J-1 sponsorship if I change postdoctoral host institutions?
Yes, but it requires active coordination between your current sponsor, your new host institution, and potentially a new designated sponsor. Your DS-2019 must be amended or reissued to reflect the new host before you begin work there. The 30-day grace period after your program end date is not a transfer window. Starting at a new institution before your updated DS-2019 is issued puts you out of J-1 status.
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