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Postdoctoral Research Associate roles in the U.S. are commonly filled through the J-1 visa Research Scholar program category, which requires a designated State Department sponsor to issue your DS-2019. Many universities and research institutes host postdocs under this category. Finding a host with an active sponsorship pathway is the critical first step.
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The High Power Density Electronics (HPDE) Center at The University of Texas at Dallas is seeking an independent, highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to conduct research on the characterization and modeling of GaN power devices. In collaboration with industry partners, the successful candidate will evaluate high-voltage GaN and emerging ultra-wide-bandgap power devices and develop models to predict device performance, lifetime, and reliability. The HPDE Center is rapidly expanding with laboratory capabilities for device development, advanced packaging, power-conversion hardware architectures, and a MW scale HWIL testbed to support development of advanced power electronics for emerging applications in data centers, solid-state transformers, and battery energy storage systems.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Ph.D in a related field.
Candidates who have successfully completed all requirements for the Ph.D. but whose degree has not yet been formally conferred may be eligible to begin employment provided they submit an official letter from the Registrar or Graduate School of the degree-granting institution certifying that all doctoral requirements have been satisfied and specifying the expected date of conferral. Appointment and continued employment are contingent upon formal conferral of the Ph.D.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Experience in semiconductor device characterization and modeling
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations
- Experience with device test and characterization, long-term reliability testing, data analysis, and device modeling
- Experience with electrical characterization systems, multi-probe characterization techniques
- Proficiency in power converter hardware design, implementation, testing, and analysis
- Proficiency with LTspice, COMSOL, and ANSYS for modeling and simulation
- Experience with data-analysis software such as MATLAB or Python
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Study device physics and develop device models
- Work with industry partners with on device testing, troubleshooting, and performance verification
- Support design and development of power electronics and power converters
- Support development of power converter hardware and circuits
- Document research findings for presentations and publications
- Present on research progress at group meetings and technical conferences
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is conducted on-site and in-person
WHAT WE CAN OFFER
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Competitive Salary
- Tuition Benefits
- BCBS PPO Medical Insurance Options – including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees
- AD&D Insurance
- Dental & Vision Plan Options
- Optional Long and Short-term Disability
- TRS Retirement Plan
- Fertility Benefits
- Paid time off
All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.
Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.
About us
UT Dallas is a top public research university located in one of the nation’s fastest-growing metropolitan regions. Our seven schools offer more than 140 undergraduate and graduate programs, plus professional certificates and fast-track programs. Our student body is 31,000 strong, reflecting students from over 100 countries and a multiplicity of identities and experiences. UT Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world.
Rich with visual and performing arts venues, museum districts, professional and semi-professional athletics teams, botanical gardens, accessible trails and so much more, the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex has something for everyone to explore. UT Dallas partners with regional higher education institutions and school districts and with the Richardson Innovation Quarter (Richardson IQ), a major hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and educational activities. Let us be your employer of choice! #WHOOSH
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SUMMARY
1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.
2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.
JOB SUMMARY
The High Power Density Electronics (HPDE) Center at The University of Texas at Dallas is seeking an independent, highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to conduct research on the characterization and modeling of GaN power devices. In collaboration with industry partners, the successful candidate will evaluate high-voltage GaN and emerging ultra-wide-bandgap power devices and develop models to predict device performance, lifetime, and reliability. The HPDE Center is rapidly expanding with laboratory capabilities for device development, advanced packaging, power-conversion hardware architectures, and a MW scale HWIL testbed to support development of advanced power electronics for emerging applications in data centers, solid-state transformers, and battery energy storage systems.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Ph.D in a related field.
Candidates who have successfully completed all requirements for the Ph.D. but whose degree has not yet been formally conferred may be eligible to begin employment provided they submit an official letter from the Registrar or Graduate School of the degree-granting institution certifying that all doctoral requirements have been satisfied and specifying the expected date of conferral. Appointment and continued employment are contingent upon formal conferral of the Ph.D.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Experience in semiconductor device characterization and modeling
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations
- Experience with device test and characterization, long-term reliability testing, data analysis, and device modeling
- Experience with electrical characterization systems, multi-probe characterization techniques
- Proficiency in power converter hardware design, implementation, testing, and analysis
- Proficiency with LTspice, COMSOL, and ANSYS for modeling and simulation
- Experience with data-analysis software such as MATLAB or Python
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Study device physics and develop device models
- Work with industry partners with on device testing, troubleshooting, and performance verification
- Support design and development of power electronics and power converters
- Support development of power converter hardware and circuits
- Document research findings for presentations and publications
- Present on research progress at group meetings and technical conferences
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is conducted on-site and in-person
WHAT WE CAN OFFER
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Competitive Salary
- Tuition Benefits
- BCBS PPO Medical Insurance Options – including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees
- AD&D Insurance
- Dental & Vision Plan Options
- Optional Long and Short-term Disability
- TRS Retirement Plan
- Fertility Benefits
- Paid time off
All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.
Visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/ for more information.
About us
UT Dallas is a top public research university located in one of the nation’s fastest-growing metropolitan regions. Our seven schools offer more than 140 undergraduate and graduate programs, plus professional certificates and fast-track programs. Our student body is 31,000 strong, reflecting students from over 100 countries and a multiplicity of identities and experiences. UT Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world.
Rich with visual and performing arts venues, museum districts, professional and semi-professional athletics teams, botanical gardens, accessible trails and so much more, the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex has something for everyone to explore. UT Dallas partners with regional higher education institutions and school districts and with the Richardson Innovation Quarter (Richardson IQ), a major hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and educational activities. Let us be your employer of choice! #WHOOSH
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SUMMARY
1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.
2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Postdoctoral Research Associate
Verify your DS-2019 eligibility before applying
The J-1 Research Scholar category requires a postdoctoral appointment tied to active research, not coursework or training. Confirm your offer letter explicitly describes original investigation, because sponsors will reject training-plan submissions that read as extended lab rotations.
Check whether your home country triggers the two-year rule
Many postdocs funded by their home government or on a government-sponsored exchange face the two-year home residency requirement. Review your J-1 DS-2019 before accepting an offer, because this requirement blocks H-1B visa and green card transitions until fulfilled or waived.
Target institutions with standing sponsor agreements already in place
Use Migrate Mate to find Postdoctoral Research Associate roles at host institutions that already work with designated J-1 sponsors. Universities and national labs with active Research Scholar programs avoid the delay of sponsors vetting a host for the first time.
Align your research plan with your sponsor's program objectives
Your designated sponsor, whether IIE, CIEE, or a university's own sponsorship office, must approve a program plan before issuing the DS-2019. Draft a concise research objective statement that matches the sponsor's stated academic exchange mission, not just your PI's project description.
Negotiate visa timeline into your start-date conversation
DS-2019 issuance and consular visa scheduling can add six to ten weeks after your offer is accepted. Raise this timeline with your future PI during negotiation so your official start date reflects realistic processing, not the date your offer letter is signed.
Clarify publication and IP rights before your DS-2019 is issued
J-1 Research Scholars retain rights to scholarly publications but institutional IP agreements can conflict. Review your host's IP policy alongside the DS-2019 program obligations before the sponsor submits paperwork, because renegotiating mid-program can jeopardize your status.
Postdoctoral Research Associate J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Postdoctoral Research Associates?
The Research Scholar category is the standard J-1 classification for postdoctoral positions. It applies to individuals conducting original research at universities, national laboratories, or research institutes. The Intern or Trainee categories do not fit a postdoc role because those categories are designed for skill acquisition, not independent scholarly research tied to an advanced degree.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as a postdoctoral researcher?
Your visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employing institution. Common designated sponsors for postdocs include universities that hold their own sponsorship designation and organizations like IIE. Your host institution is where you work, but the designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, monitors compliance, and is legally responsible to the State Department throughout your exchange program.
How do I find Postdoctoral Research Associate positions where J-1 sponsorship is already part of the hiring process?
Many postdoc openings assume applicants will secure their own visa, which creates confusion when J-1 sponsorship depends on the host's sponsor relationship. Migrate Mate lets you filter for roles and institutions already aligned with J-1 sponsorship pathways, so you can target hosts that have active designated sponsor agreements rather than discovering the gap after an offer.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect postdoctoral researchers specifically?
Yes, postdocs are among the groups most commonly subject to it. The requirement applies if your J-1 program was funded by your home government, if your home country appears on the State Department's skills list, or if your DS-2019 was issued under a U.S. government grant. It blocks H-1B petitions and adjustment of status until you satisfy or waive the requirement, which matters if your postdoc is a bridge to a permanent academic or industry position.
Can I switch employers or move to a different institution while on a J-1 Research Scholar visa?
A change of host institution requires your designated sponsor to amend your DS-2019 or transfer your sponsorship to a new sponsor associated with the new host. You cannot simply accept a new postdoc offer and report to a different lab. The sponsor must approve the change before you begin work at the new institution, and some sponsors require re-vetting the new host's program plan before issuing an amended form.