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Research Manager roles in the United States are available to qualified international professionals through the J-1 visa Research Scholar or Specialist program category, which covers senior-level research and program oversight positions at universities, institutes, and nonprofits. Securing sponsorship requires a designated sponsor organization to issue your DS-2019 before you can begin work.
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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 Manager
Align your CV to Research Scholar criteria
The J-1 Research Scholar category requires a graduate-level background and a clear research agenda. Tailor your CV to emphasize publications, grants managed, and lab or program oversight experience before approaching any host institution.
Check for the two-year home residency requirement
If your home country or field appears on the DOS Exchange Visitor Skills List, you may be subject to a two-year home residency requirement before changing to H-1B visa or green card status. Confirm your eligibility with the host institution before accepting an offer.
Search Migrate Mate for J-1-aligned research roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter U.S. research and program management positions at employers that have hosted J-1 exchange visitors. This narrows your search to organizations already familiar with the DS-2019 process and host-institution obligations.
Negotiate DS-2019 issuance before signing anything
Your host employer cannot issue the DS-2019 themselves. Confirm which designated sponsor organization they work with, and verify that the sponsor will issue the DS-2019 under the Research Scholar or Specialist category before you sign an offer letter.
Secure an institutional affiliation letter early
Most designated sponsors require a formal affiliation letter from the host institution describing your research objectives, program duration, and funding source. Drafting this letter takes longer than applicants expect, so initiate it as soon as the offer is verbal.
Verify the host's SEVIS compliance history
Ask the host institution's international office whether they have an active relationship with a SEVIS-registered designated sponsor. Hosts without an existing sponsor relationship add weeks to your start timeline while they establish one.
Research Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Research Manager role?
Research Manager positions most commonly fall under the J-1 Research Scholar or Specialist category. Research Scholar applies when you're conducting independent research at a university or institute. Specialist applies when your role involves specialized skills in a defined program area rather than original research. The Intern or Trainee categories are not appropriate for experienced Research Manager candidates.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as a Research Manager?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. The hiring institution is your host, and it works with a designated sponsor such as IIE or Cultural Vistas to issue your DS-2019 form. Your employer cannot sponsor the J-1 directly. This is fundamentally different from employer-sponsored visas like H-1B, where the hiring company files the petition.
How do I find U.S. employers that support J-1 Research Scholar placements?
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. research institutions, universities, and nonprofits that have hosted J-1 exchange visitors in research and program management roles. Searching this way surfaces employers already familiar with the DS-2019 process, which shortens your onboarding timeline considerably compared to approaching organizations with no prior J-1 experience.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to Research Managers?
It depends on your home country and field. If your nationality or discipline appears on the DOS Exchange Visitor Skills List, or if your exchange program was funded by a U.S. or home-country government agency, the two-year home residency requirement applies. This means you'd need to return home or obtain a waiver before switching to H-1B or applying for a green card.
Can a Research Manager extend their J-1 status or change to another visa?
J-1 Research Scholar status can typically be extended through the designated sponsor organization if the host institution can justify continued research objectives. Extensions require an updated DS-2019 and must be approved before your current program end date. If you're subject to the two-year home residency requirement, a change of status to H-1B or permanent residence requires either fulfilling the requirement or obtaining a waiver first.