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Research Engineer roles in the United States are available to international professionals through the J-1 visa under the Research Scholar or Specialist program category, administered by a State Department-designated sponsor organization. Securing J-1 sponsorship requires aligning your research focus with a host institution's active program before the DS-2019 is issued.
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Postdoctoral Research Associate
Agency
Texas A&M University Health Science Center
Department
Health Policy And Management
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who we are
As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.
What we want
The Postdoctoral Research Associate, under general supervision, conducts research into their field of expertise that is synergetic with the lab. Utilizes the skills and expertise granted to them by their education and experience to complete research projects in their field of expertise. Writes and may contribute to research papers, articles, and publications. Assists with the preparation and cleaning of worksite. May collaborate with other researchers and/or faculty.
What you need to know
Salary: Commensurate
Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.
Schedule/Location: Full-time | College Station, TX
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
- Appropriate PhD in Information Science or in a related field.
- Not applicable.
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD in data science, and/or public health or related fields including health services research, health informatics, computer science.
- Experience in data analysis using statistical software & machine learning (e.g., R, Python, SAS, or STATA).
- Experience working with large population dataset (e.g. EHR, claims data).
- Background in health informatics, population health research, or biostatistics, computer science, data science.
- Experience in grant writing and obtaining research funding.
- Experience in qualitative research, survey research, mixed methods, and analysis is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, and collaborative environment.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
- Ability to positively and professionally interact with others.
- Knowledge in public health such as Epidemiology, or Health services.
Responsibilities
Research
- Under general supervision, designs health database studies and conducts the full research including, data management, analysis, and writing reports and papers based on the analysis.
- Utilizes knowledge and skills granted to them by their education and expertise to complete research projects in the Population Informatics Lab.
- Analyzes research data and summarizes results.
- Writes and contribute to research papers, articles, and publications.
Administrative/Mentoring
- Assists, mentors, and/or supervises student researchers and/or graduate students who are working on the project.
Presentations
- Prepares presentation materials on research topics that may be presented to small and/or large groups.
- Actively participates in the preparation of required technical progress reports to research sponsors.
- Other duties as assigned.
Why Texas A& M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
- 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
- Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
- Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
- Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
- Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
- Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Job Title
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Agency
Texas A&M University Health Science Center
Department
Health Policy And Management
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who we are
As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.
What we want
The Postdoctoral Research Associate, under general supervision, conducts research into their field of expertise that is synergetic with the lab. Utilizes the skills and expertise granted to them by their education and experience to complete research projects in their field of expertise. Writes and may contribute to research papers, articles, and publications. Assists with the preparation and cleaning of worksite. May collaborate with other researchers and/or faculty.
What you need to know
Salary: Commensurate
Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.
Schedule/Location: Full-time | College Station, TX
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
- Appropriate PhD in Information Science or in a related field.
- Not applicable.
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD in data science, and/or public health or related fields including health services research, health informatics, computer science.
- Experience in data analysis using statistical software & machine learning (e.g., R, Python, SAS, or STATA).
- Experience working with large population dataset (e.g. EHR, claims data).
- Background in health informatics, population health research, or biostatistics, computer science, data science.
- Experience in grant writing and obtaining research funding.
- Experience in qualitative research, survey research, mixed methods, and analysis is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, and collaborative environment.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
- Ability to positively and professionally interact with others.
- Knowledge in public health such as Epidemiology, or Health services.
Responsibilities
Research
- Under general supervision, designs health database studies and conducts the full research including, data management, analysis, and writing reports and papers based on the analysis.
- Utilizes knowledge and skills granted to them by their education and expertise to complete research projects in the Population Informatics Lab.
- Analyzes research data and summarizes results.
- Writes and contribute to research papers, articles, and publications.
Administrative/Mentoring
- Assists, mentors, and/or supervises student researchers and/or graduate students who are working on the project.
Presentations
- Prepares presentation materials on research topics that may be presented to small and/or large groups.
- Actively participates in the preparation of required technical progress reports to research sponsors.
- Other duties as assigned.
Why Texas A& M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
- 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
- Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
- Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
- Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
- Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
- Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Research Engineer
Align your CV to U.S. research terminology
U.S. host institutions review CVs against specific research domains listed in their J-1 visa program scope. Translate your project titles and publications into terms that match how American engineering research labs describe their work using O*NET occupation profiles.
Confirm your program category before applying
Research Scholar suits faculty-level or postdoctoral researchers with a prior degree; Specialist fits narrowly defined technical expertise. Applying under the wrong category can invalidate your DS-2019 before the State Department-designated sponsor even reviews your training plan.
Target host institutions with active DS-2019 authority
Not every research lab or engineering firm can host J-1 exchange visitors. Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers with a documented history of hosting J-1 Research Engineers, which signals they already work with a designated sponsor organization.
Build a defensible training plan before the offer stage
Your designated sponsor requires a detailed training plan outlining research objectives, supervision structure, and timeline. Drafting this before your offer letter means you can move to DS-2019 issuance faster and give your host institution fewer reasons to delay.
Check whether your role triggers the 2-year home residency requirement
Research Engineers funded by their home government or working in fields on the Exchange Visitor Skills List may be subject to the two-year home-country physical presence requirement. Verify your status with the State Department before accepting a host position.
Negotiate a program start date around DS-2019 processing windows
Designated sponsors typically need 30 to 60 days to issue a DS-2019 after receiving a complete training plan from your host. Build this window into any offer negotiation so your program start date doesn't force a rushed or incomplete application package.
Research Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Research Engineer positions?
The Research Scholar category applies to most Research Engineer roles, particularly postdoctoral or senior-level positions at universities, national labs, or research institutes. The Specialist category fits narrowly scoped technical assignments at non-academic host organizations. Current students doing pre-graduation placements would fall under the Intern category instead. Your designated sponsor determines which category your situation qualifies for based on your credentials and the host institution's program scope.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Research Engineer, the employer or a separate organization?
The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not the hiring employer. Organizations like IIE, CIEE, or Cultural Vistas issue the DS-2019 form and manage regulatory compliance. The research institution or company where you work is the host, not the visa sponsor. You need both a willing host employer and a designated sponsor before your visa application can move forward.
How do I find U.S. research institutions that host J-1 engineers?
Search on Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers actively hiring Research Engineers in roles that align with J-1 exchange visitor categories. Not every employer has an existing relationship with a designated sponsor, so targeting institutions with prior J-1 hosting experience reduces friction significantly and shortens the time from offer to DS-2019 issuance.
Does a J-1 Research Engineer face a 2-year home residency requirement?
Potentially, yes. Research Engineers whose positions are funded by their home government, funded by a U.S. government agency, or whose home country has designated their field of expertise on the Exchange Visitor Skills List are subject to the two-year home-country physical presence requirement. This bars you from changing to certain other visa statuses or applying for permanent residence until the requirement is fulfilled or waived.
Is there an annual cap or lottery for the J-1 Research Scholar category?
No. The J-1 visa has no annual cap and no lottery. Research Engineers applying under the Research Scholar or Specialist category can be sponsored year-round, provided a State Department-designated sponsor is willing to issue the DS-2019 and your host institution has an approved exchange visitor program. The limiting factor is sponsor capacity and host institution readiness, not government quota availability.