J-1 Visa Senior Microsoft Fabric Engineer Jobs
Senior Microsoft Fabric Engineer roles in the U.S. typically qualify for J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Research Scholar category, depending on your background and host organization. A State Department-designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, while your U.S. employer serves as the host. No lottery or annual cap applies.
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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 Microsoft Fabric Engineer
Verify your DS-2019 category early
Confirm whether your background qualifies under the Trainee or Research Scholar category before applying. Trainee suits recent graduates or early-career professionals; Research Scholar fits those conducting applied data platform research at a qualifying host institution.
Document Fabric-specific skills for your training plan
Your designated sponsor requires a detailed training plan outlining skills you'll develop. Map your Microsoft Fabric competencies, including lakehouse architecture, Direct Lake mode, and data pipeline orchestration, to measurable learning objectives for each program phase.
Target host employers with existing sponsor relationships
Search for Senior Microsoft Fabric Engineer roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces U.S. employers already aligned with J-1 sponsorship. A host that has worked with designated sponsors before moves through DS-2019 issuance significantly faster than one starting from scratch.
Confirm the two-year rule applies to your nationality
The two-year home-residency requirement applies if your home country appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List or if your J-1 program is government-funded. Check with USCIS before accepting an offer, since this requirement affects any future H-1B visa or green card path.
Align your offer letter with program duration limits
Trainee programs cap at 18 months; Research Scholar programs allow up to five years. Negotiate your employment contract start and end dates to fit within these windows, and confirm your host employer understands extensions require new DS-2019 issuance, not a simple contract renewal.
Cross-check prevailing wage before finalizing your offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for data engineering roles in your target city. Your host employer's offer must meet this threshold, and your designated sponsor will flag discrepancies during DS-2019 review, which can delay your start date.
Senior Microsoft Fabric Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Senior Microsoft Fabric Engineer role?
Most Senior Microsoft Fabric Engineers qualify under the Trainee category if they're within 12 months of graduation or have fewer than five years of post-degree experience. Those conducting applied research in data infrastructure at a university or research institute may qualify under Research Scholar. The right category depends on your host organization type and career stage, not just your job title.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa, and what does the host employer do?
Your J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as IIE, CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT. They issue your DS-2019, monitor your program compliance, and sign your training plan. Your U.S. employer is the host, meaning they provide the work placement and fund your compensation, but they don't hold designated sponsor status.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 engineers?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Senior Microsoft Fabric Engineer roles at U.S. companies that are already aligned with J-1 sponsorship. Many employers aren't aware they can host a J-1 exchange visitor, so targeting organizations with existing sponsor relationships or research functions saves significant lead time in getting your DS-2019 issued.
Does the two-year home-residency requirement affect engineers on J-1?
It may. If your home country appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List published by the State Department, or if your J-1 program receives U.S. government funding, you're subject to the two-year home-residency requirement before you can change to H-1B or apply for permanent residence. Check USCIS guidance and confirm your funding source with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer.
Can my J-1 Trainee program be extended if my project runs long?
Yes, Trainee programs can run up to 18 months total, and a legitimate extension within that ceiling is possible if your designated sponsor approves it and issues a new DS-2019. Extensions aren't automatic and require your host employer to submit updated justification. Programs exceeding 18 months require switching to a different visa category entirely, so plan project timelines carefully before your program start date.