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Senior Application Developer roles in the U.S. most commonly qualify for J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Research Scholar category, depending on your career stage and host organization. A State Department-designated sponsor issues your DS-2019 and oversees compliance throughout the placement.
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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 Application Developer
Align your degree with specialty occupation criteria
Confirm your computer science, software engineering, or related degree maps directly to the Senior Application Developer role description. Designated sponsors scrutinize the educational fit when issuing a DS-2019, and a mismatch in field can trigger program rejection before you reach the host employer.
Distinguish Trainee from Research Scholar eligibility
If you have a degree and at least one year of professional development experience abroad, the Trainee category applies. Research Scholar fits senior developers joining a university or research institution to advance applied computing knowledge, not commercial product teams.
Request a structured Individual Training Plan early
The DS-7002 training plan must detail objectives, timelines, and supervisor responsibilities for your developer role. Negotiate this document with the host employer before the designated sponsor reviews your application, since vague plans are the most common cause of DS-2019 delays.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1-compatible host employers
Filter by software development roles at organizations with established exchange visitor programs. Migrate Mate surfaces employer profiles aligned with J-1 hosting history, narrowing your search to companies already familiar with the designated sponsor relationship and DS-2019 workflows.
Verify the host employer's 2-year home residency exposure
Senior Application Developer roles funded by a U.S. government agency or your home government may trigger the 2-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). Ask the host's HR team directly whether the position is government-funded before accepting an offer.
Confirm the host is prepared for SEVIS compliance obligations
The host employer must report changes to your work location, supervisor, or training plan to the designated sponsor within required timeframes under SEVIS. Smaller tech firms often underestimate this ongoing reporting load, so clarify internal ownership of J-1 compliance before your program start date.
Senior Application Developer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Senior Application Developer?
Most Senior Application Developer placements fall under the Trainee category, which requires a foreign degree in a relevant field plus at least one year of professional experience outside the U.S. If the role is at a university or nonprofit research institution focused on advancing computing knowledge rather than building commercial products, the Research Scholar or Specialist category may apply instead.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for this role?
The visa sponsor is a State Department-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, not the hiring employer. The employer acts as the host, providing the work environment and training plan. The designated sponsor issues the DS-2019, monitors your program, and is legally responsible for SEVIS compliance throughout your placement.
How do I find U.S. employers that host J-1 Senior Application Developers?
Migrate Mate lets you filter software development roles at organizations with a documented history of hosting exchange visitors. Searching there narrows your options to employers already familiar with the DS-2019 process and the host responsibilities required by the designated sponsor, which significantly reduces friction during offer negotiations.
Does the 2-year home residency requirement apply to software development roles?
It can. The 2-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e) applies if your J-1 program is government-financed, your home country designated the field as in short supply on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, or the program is a graduate medical exchange. Most private-sector Senior Application Developer traineeships are not affected, but confirm funding sources with the host before accepting any offer.
What is the DS-7002 and why does it matter for this role?
The DS-7002 is the formal Individual Training Plan that maps your Senior Application Developer responsibilities to specific learning objectives, supervisors, and milestone timelines. The designated sponsor requires this document to issue your DS-2019. Hosts that submit generic or incomplete plans often face delays or rejections, so negotiate specific technical goals, mentorship structures, and evaluation schedules before the sponsor submits your application.