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Senior AI Software Engineer roles in the U.S. are most commonly available to J-1 visa exchange visitors under the Trainee or Research Scholar program category. Securing J-1 sponsorship requires a designated State Department sponsor organization to issue your DS-2019 before you can begin work with a U.S. host employer.
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The Department of Physiology & Biophysics has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Senior Research Associate 3 to work on-site in Miami.
CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Sr. Research Associate 3, SOM conducts highly specialized and complex research in support of the division’s research goals and objectives and assumes responsibility for the successful operations of the laboratory. The incumbent also supervises the activities of all laboratory staff and users and serves as subject matter expert and mentor to less experienced staff.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
- Contributes to basic and applied research activities by collecting and analyzing data.
- Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.
- Maintains an overview of relevant research findings.
- Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice.
- Designs, evaluates, and implements methods and protocols for assigned research projects.
- Recommends purchase of new equipment for research projects.
- Writes scientific articles and manuscripts for publication and presentation.
- Oversees and ensures the safe handling of radioactive and hazardous materials.
- Prepares analytical reports relative to research data.
- 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
- Master's degree in relevant field required
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
- Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM
Department Specific Functions
- Lead projects on G protein signaling, dopaminergic neuromodulation, and related pathways in striatal function
- Perform and innovate in biochemical assays, cellular signaling studies, genetic manipulations, and imaging experiments
- Collaborate on multidisciplinary studies
- Maintain meticulous records, laboratory notebooks, and analyze experimental data
- Contribute to a supportive, team-oriented lab culture.
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
- Proven expertise in GPCR signaling, cellular biology, and neuronal models is required, along with a strong publication record and the ability to work independently yet collaboratively.
- Ideal candidates will also bring:
- Expertise in sterile tissue culture techniques
- Proficiency in molecular biology techniques, including AAV purification and cloning
- Experience with protein biochemistry approaches, including protein isolation and Western blot analysis
- Experience with confocal microscopy, immunocytochemistry, and immunohistochemistry
- Experience with mouse handling, dissections, and vibrating microtome tissue sectioning
- Ability to contribute toward general lab management and organization
- Proficiency with BRET and 2-photon imaging approaches (highly desirable)
- Excellent communication, organizational, and team skills
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 Department of Physiology & Biophysics has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Senior Research Associate 3 to work on-site in Miami.
CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Sr. Research Associate 3, SOM conducts highly specialized and complex research in support of the division’s research goals and objectives and assumes responsibility for the successful operations of the laboratory. The incumbent also supervises the activities of all laboratory staff and users and serves as subject matter expert and mentor to less experienced staff.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
- Contributes to basic and applied research activities by collecting and analyzing data.
- Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.
- Maintains an overview of relevant research findings.
- Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice.
- Designs, evaluates, and implements methods and protocols for assigned research projects.
- Recommends purchase of new equipment for research projects.
- Writes scientific articles and manuscripts for publication and presentation.
- Oversees and ensures the safe handling of radioactive and hazardous materials.
- Prepares analytical reports relative to research data.
- 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
- Master's degree in relevant field required
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
- Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM
Department Specific Functions
- Lead projects on G protein signaling, dopaminergic neuromodulation, and related pathways in striatal function
- Perform and innovate in biochemical assays, cellular signaling studies, genetic manipulations, and imaging experiments
- Collaborate on multidisciplinary studies
- Maintain meticulous records, laboratory notebooks, and analyze experimental data
- Contribute to a supportive, team-oriented lab culture.
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
- Proven expertise in GPCR signaling, cellular biology, and neuronal models is required, along with a strong publication record and the ability to work independently yet collaboratively.
- Ideal candidates will also bring:
- Expertise in sterile tissue culture techniques
- Proficiency in molecular biology techniques, including AAV purification and cloning
- Experience with protein biochemistry approaches, including protein isolation and Western blot analysis
- Experience with confocal microscopy, immunocytochemistry, and immunohistochemistry
- Experience with mouse handling, dissections, and vibrating microtome tissue sectioning
- Ability to contribute toward general lab management and organization
- Proficiency with BRET and 2-photon imaging approaches (highly desirable)
- Excellent communication, organizational, and team skills
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 Senior AI Software Engineer
Align your CV to specialty occupation standards
J-1 Trainee and Research Scholar categories require documented proof of specialized knowledge. Structure your CV around measurable AI deliverables, published research, and specific model architectures to satisfy a designated sponsor's eligibility review.
Verify your host employer accepts J-1 trainees
Not every U.S. tech company has experience hosting J-1 exchange visitors. Ask hiring managers explicitly whether the company has an existing relationship with a State Department-designated sponsor organization before advancing in the interview process.
Use Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned AI roles
Searching for host employers open to J-1 exchange visitors is faster when you filter by sponsorship history. Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. companies that have hosted J-1 engineers and actively recruit for senior AI software positions.
Check the two-year home residency requirement early
Certain J-1 participants, including those funded by their home government or working in fields on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, must return home for two years after their program. Confirm your eligibility status with your designated sponsor before signing any offer.
Build a training plan around measurable AI milestones
Your designated sponsor requires a detailed Training or Internship Placement Plan. Outline specific phases such as model deployment, MLOps pipeline work, and cross-functional research collaboration so the plan reflects genuine skill development, not a standard employment description.
Time your DS-2019 request to match your offer timeline
Your designated sponsor must issue the DS-2019 before you schedule a consular interview. Factor in the sponsor's processing time, typically two to four weeks, when negotiating your start date with the host employer so both sides are aligned.
Senior AI Software Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Senior AI Software Engineer?
The Trainee category fits candidates who have a degree in computer science or a related field and at least one year of post-graduation work experience in AI or software engineering. The Research Scholar category fits those conducting independent research at a university or research institution. Current students completing a degree may qualify under the Intern category instead, provided the role is directly related to their field of study.
Who actually sponsors a J-1 visa for an AI engineering role?
A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization, such as IIE, CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT, issues the DS-2019 form and acts as the official J-1 sponsor. Your U.S. employer is the host, not the sponsor. The host agrees to a training plan and provides the work environment, but the designated sponsor is responsible for monitoring your program compliance and maintaining your SEVIS record throughout your stay.
Can a startup or small AI company host a J-1 exchange visitor?
Yes, but the host company must meet the designated sponsor's vetting requirements, which typically include demonstrating financial stability, having qualified supervisors, and committing to a structured training environment. Smaller companies without prior J-1 hosting experience may need to go through a sponsor's approval process before your program can begin. Build extra lead time into your offer negotiation if your prospective host is new to hosting J-1 participants.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 AI engineers?
Most job postings don't advertise J-1 hosting history, so direct filtering is difficult on general job boards. Migrate Mate lets you search for U.S. companies and roles that align with J-1 sponsorship, giving you a focused starting point rather than requiring you to manually screen hundreds of listings. From there, you confirm J-1 hosting capacity directly with the recruiter or hiring manager during early conversations.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect AI engineering candidates?
It can. The two-year home-country physical presence requirement applies if your J-1 program was funded by your home government, if you came from a country on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, or if your program was in a field the U.S. government has designated as scarce. Computer science and AI-related disciplines sometimes appear on that list depending on your home country. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before you begin the program, since a waiver later requires separate USCIS processing and is not guaranteed.