J-1 Visa Senior Mainframe Developer Jobs
Senior Mainframe Developer roles in the U.S. are accessible through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Specialist program category, connecting you with host employers in banking, insurance, and government IT. A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019, not your 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 Mainframe Developer
Verify your COBOL experience meets category requirements
The J-1 visa Trainee category requires a degree plus one year of related experience, or five years of experience without a degree. Document your mainframe stack, including COBOL, JCL, and CICS, in a skills portfolio before approaching host employers.
Target industries with active mainframe infrastructure
Federal agencies, large banks, and insurance carriers still run core operations on IBM Z-series systems. Narrowing your search to these sectors dramatically improves your chances of finding a host employer whose work genuinely matches a J-1 training objective.
Search for J-1-aligned roles using Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters U.S. employer listings by visa sponsorship compatibility, saving you from applying to positions where mainframe roles exist but J-1 hosting is not possible. Use it to identify host employers before investing time in outreach.
Confirm your host employer will sign the training plan
Your designated sponsor, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, requires a detailed training plan signed by the host employer before issuing a DS-2019. Get written confirmation from the employer that they'll complete this step before accepting any offer.
Check the two-year home residency requirement early
J-1 participants from countries with exchange agreements, or those funded by their home government, may face a two-year home residency requirement before switching to H-1B visa or a green card. USCIS can grant a waiver in limited circumstances, but this affects long-term planning significantly.
Align your O*NET occupation code with your training objectives
Designated sponsors use O*NET codes to verify that your proposed training matches a recognized U.S. occupation. The O*NET profile for Software Developers or Computer Programmers is the most defensible fit for mainframe development training plans.
Senior Mainframe Developer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Senior Mainframe Developer roles?
Most Senior Mainframe Developer candidates qualify under the J-1 Trainee or Specialist category. Trainee applies if you hold a degree and at least one year of mainframe-related experience, or five or more years of experience without a degree. Specialist is reserved for recognized experts in a field not widely taught at U.S. universities, which can fit narrow mainframe disciplines like IBM Z systems architecture or CICS transaction management.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a mainframe developer position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT issue the DS-2019 form that authorizes your J-1 status. Your employer acts as the host organization, providing the actual work environment and signing the required training plan. Confusing the host with the sponsor is one of the most common errors in J-1 applications.
Can I use Migrate Mate to find mainframe developer roles with J-1 hosting?
Yes. Migrate Mate lets you search U.S. employer listings filtered by visa sponsorship type, so you can identify host employers who have supported J-1 exchange visitors in technical roles. This is more efficient than applying broadly and asking about J-1 compatibility late in the process, which often results in rejections after significant time investment.
Does the J-1 two-year home residency requirement affect mainframe developers?
It depends on your country of nationality and your funding source. Participants from countries listed in the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List, or those receiving home-government funding, are typically subject to the two-year home residency requirement before they can change to H-1B or apply for permanent residence. USCIS administers waivers, but approval is not guaranteed and the process can take over a year.
What does a J-1 training plan need to cover for a mainframe developer role?
Your designated sponsor requires a structured training plan that identifies specific skills you'll develop during the program, the phases of training, and supervision arrangements. For a mainframe role, the plan should document objectives across areas such as batch processing, legacy system modernization, or COBOL application maintenance. The host employer signs the plan, and the sponsor reviews it before issuing your DS-2019.