J-1 Visa Research Fellow Jobs
Research Fellow positions in the United States are filled through the J-1 Research Scholar program category, which requires a U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization to issue your DS-2019 and oversee your exchange. Sponsorship comes from the host institution's affiliated sponsor, not the employer directly. Many Research Scholar placements carry a two-year home residency requirement.
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The Research Fellow supports by contributing to the development, management, and evaluation of projects in outcomes research and health services research. This role is designed for individuals who have completed a doctoral degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent) and are seeking advanced research training under the mentorship of the Principal Investigator (PI). Key responsibilities include assisting with the design and execution of research studies, data analysis, preparation of manuscripts and grant proposals, and dissemination of findings through presentations and publications.
Job Description
Essential Functions
- Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
- Contribute to the development of grant proposals and potential projects
- Conduct literature reviews and summarize findings in writing
- Participate in the planning and implementation of research projects, including measurement selection and development and project timetable development, implementation and monitoring
- Manage assigned project activities to meet objectives and goals
- Contribute to the writing of manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals
- Design databases for data collection
- Analyze and interpret data using SAS and/or SPSS and/or STATA
- Interview patients and conduct focus groups in accordance with research protocols
- Coordinate data collection
- Coordinate data entry and management activities and perform data coding and entry
- Disseminate project results through poster or podium presentations
- Serve as a liaison to internal and external clients
- Communicate effectively with team members to create a successful working relationship
- Participate in education activities offered by the College, including organizing discussions for research meetings
- Other duties, as assigned
Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required):
Analytical skills essential to recognize and objectively evaluate the steps needed to complete project tasks, identify and apply statistical tests needed to analyze data for project results, generate ideas for potential projects and effectively solve problems; must possess expertise in grant writing, statistical analysis and data interpretation.
Excellent oral and written communication skills necessary for publishing in peer-reviewed journals and presenting projects at national conferences; must work effectively in team settings; must effectively generate ideas, initiate project tasks and present topics in a professional setting.
Education:
Must have degree and/or significant experience in a field related to health services research or outcomes research; (PharmD preferred). For physician fellowship, MD degree required with U.S. board licensure or U.S. board eligibility.
Experience:
Analytical skills essential to recognize and objectively evaluate the steps needed to complete project tasks, identify and apply statistical tests needed to analyze data for project results, generate ideas for potential projects and effectively solve problems; must possess expertise in grant writing, statistical analysis and data interpretation.
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Thomas Jefferson University
Primary Location Address
901 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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Job Details
The Research Fellow supports by contributing to the development, management, and evaluation of projects in outcomes research and health services research. This role is designed for individuals who have completed a doctoral degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent) and are seeking advanced research training under the mentorship of the Principal Investigator (PI). Key responsibilities include assisting with the design and execution of research studies, data analysis, preparation of manuscripts and grant proposals, and dissemination of findings through presentations and publications.
Job Description
Essential Functions
- Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
- Contribute to the development of grant proposals and potential projects
- Conduct literature reviews and summarize findings in writing
- Participate in the planning and implementation of research projects, including measurement selection and development and project timetable development, implementation and monitoring
- Manage assigned project activities to meet objectives and goals
- Contribute to the writing of manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals
- Design databases for data collection
- Analyze and interpret data using SAS and/or SPSS and/or STATA
- Interview patients and conduct focus groups in accordance with research protocols
- Coordinate data collection
- Coordinate data entry and management activities and perform data coding and entry
- Disseminate project results through poster or podium presentations
- Serve as a liaison to internal and external clients
- Communicate effectively with team members to create a successful working relationship
- Participate in education activities offered by the College, including organizing discussions for research meetings
- Other duties, as assigned
Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required):
Analytical skills essential to recognize and objectively evaluate the steps needed to complete project tasks, identify and apply statistical tests needed to analyze data for project results, generate ideas for potential projects and effectively solve problems; must possess expertise in grant writing, statistical analysis and data interpretation.
Excellent oral and written communication skills necessary for publishing in peer-reviewed journals and presenting projects at national conferences; must work effectively in team settings; must effectively generate ideas, initiate project tasks and present topics in a professional setting.
Education:
Must have degree and/or significant experience in a field related to health services research or outcomes research; (PharmD preferred). For physician fellowship, MD degree required with U.S. board licensure or U.S. board eligibility.
Experience:
Analytical skills essential to recognize and objectively evaluate the steps needed to complete project tasks, identify and apply statistical tests needed to analyze data for project results, generate ideas for potential projects and effectively solve problems; must possess expertise in grant writing, statistical analysis and data interpretation.
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Thomas Jefferson University
Primary Location Address
901 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Research Fellow
Confirm your home residency requirement early
Research Scholar placements frequently trigger the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e), particularly if your position is government-funded or in a field on the Skills List. Verify your status before accepting any offer so you can plan accordingly.
Distinguish the host from the designated sponsor
Your hiring institution is your host, not your visa sponsor. The designated sponsor, often the university's affiliated J-1 program office or an organization like IIE, issues your DS-2019 and is the entity USCIS and the State Department hold accountable for your program compliance.
Align your CV to Research Scholar eligibility criteria
The Research Scholar category requires a postgraduate-level background and a defined research project. Frame your CV around peer-reviewed publications, funded projects, and institutional affiliations rather than generalist research experience to satisfy designated sponsor screening.
Search for host institutions using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. universities, research institutes, and laboratories that actively host J-1 Research Scholars. Filtering by employer type and program history saves time compared to cold-searching institution directories for J-1 receptive hosts.
Request the DS-2019 timeline before committing
Designated sponsors set their own DS-2019 processing windows, which can run four to eight weeks. Ask your host institution which sponsor they work with and confirm issuance timelines before you give notice at your current position.
Prepare a program plan that satisfies sponsor training requirements
Most designated sponsors require a detailed research plan outlining objectives, methodologies, and duration before issuing a DS-2019. Draft this document in collaboration with your faculty host or principal investigator, not after you receive an offer letter.
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Find Research Fellow JobsResearch Fellow J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Research Fellow roles?
Research Fellow positions fall under the J-1 Research Scholar category. This category is designed for postdoctoral researchers, senior scientists, and experienced academics conducting research at U.S. universities or research institutions. It is distinct from the Intern and Trainee categories, which are intended for current students and early-career professionals rather than established researchers.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as a Research Fellow?
Your visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization, not your hiring institution. Universities frequently act as their own designated sponsors through an institutional J-1 program office, while independent research institutes may partner with an external organization like IIE. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019 and is legally responsible for monitoring your exchange program, not your day-to-day research supervisor.
How do I find U.S. institutions that host J-1 Research Scholars?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Research Fellow openings at institutions with active J-1 hosting history. Direct outreach to faculty whose published work aligns with your research area also works well, since many Research Scholar placements are arranged through academic connections before a formal job posting exists. Targeting R1 research universities and federally funded laboratories increases your odds of finding an experienced host.
What is the two-year home residency requirement and how do I know if it applies to me?
The two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e) obligates certain J-1 exchange visitors to return to their home country for two years before applying for an H-1B, L-1, or permanent residence. It applies to Research Scholars whose positions are funded by the U.S. or home country government, or whose field appears on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List. Your DS-2019 and visa stamp will indicate whether the requirement applies, and a waiver can sometimes be obtained through a no-objection statement or Interested Government Agency request.
Can I extend my J-1 Research Scholar status if my fellowship continues?
Yes, the Research Scholar category allows extensions up to a combined maximum program duration of five years, subject to your designated sponsor's approval and continued host institution support. Your sponsor must update your DS-2019 before your current authorized stay expires. Extensions require demonstrating ongoing research activity and cannot be used to change your primary research objective without sponsor review.
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