J-1 Visa Senior ML Engineer Jobs
Senior ML Engineer roles in the U.S. are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 visa under the Research Scholar or Trainee program category, depending on your career stage. A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and arranges sponsorship, while the hiring company serves as your host.
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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 ML Engineer
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
Before applying, verify that your ML engineering background maps to a specialty occupation under O*NET. Reviewers look for degree-level training in computer science, statistics, or a directly related field, not just years of experience.
Flag the two-year home residency requirement early
Research Scholar and some Trainee J-1 visa categories carry a two-year home residency requirement if your role is government-funded or on the Skills List. Confirm your country and funding source with your designated sponsor before accepting any offer.
Target host employers with established training plan experience
Host companies must co-sign a formal training plan (DS-7002) with your designated sponsor. Look for research labs, AI teams at universities, and tech firms that have hosted J-1 Trainees or Research Scholars before, because they already understand that document.
Search for J-1-compatible roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior ML Engineer roles at employers who have a history of international sponsorship. That signal narrows your outreach to companies already familiar with hosting J-1 exchange visitors, saving time on cold applications.
Negotiate start dates around DS-2019 processing windows
Your designated sponsor, whether IIE, Cultural Vistas, or another State Department-authorized organization, typically needs four to six weeks to issue the DS-2019 after the host employer signs the training plan. Build that window into your offer negotiation.
Match your program category to your career stage precisely
The Trainee category applies if you graduated within the last 12 months or have under five years of experience. Research Scholar applies to post-doctoral and established researchers. Applying under the wrong category is the most common reason designated sponsors reject otherwise complete applications.
Senior ML Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Senior ML Engineer?
It depends on your career stage. The Trainee category fits candidates who graduated within the past 12 months or have fewer than five years of professional ML experience. Research Scholar applies to those conducting independent research at a university or research institute. Established industry professionals working on applied ML at a corporate lab may qualify under the Specialist category, subject to designated sponsor approval.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa if the employer is just the host?
A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization, such as IIE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT, issues your DS-2019 and holds legal responsibility for your J-1 program. Your hiring company is the host employer, not the visa sponsor. The host signs the training plan and supervises your work, but the designated sponsor monitors compliance and maintains your SEVIS record throughout your program.
Does a two-year home residency requirement affect Senior ML Engineers?
It can. If your J-1 program is funded by your home government or a U.S. government agency, or if your home country appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, a two-year home residency requirement applies before you can change to most other U.S. visa categories. ML engineering roles at federally funded research institutions or national labs carry real risk here, so clarify funding sources with your designated sponsor before signing anything.
How do I find host employers open to J-1 exchange visitors?
Many companies that hire internationally for ML roles have never hosted a J-1 exchange visitor specifically, because J-1 differs structurally from H-1B visa and employer-sponsored visas. Migrate Mate surfaces Senior ML Engineer roles at employers with documented international sponsorship history, which is the fastest way to identify hosts already comfortable with the process rather than educating a company from scratch.
What documents does a host employer need to co-sign before my DS-2019 is issued?
The host employer must complete and sign the DS-7002 Training or Internship Placement Plan, which details your ML-specific learning objectives, supervision structure, and program duration. Your designated sponsor reviews this document for compliance before issuing the DS-2019. Vague or generic training plans, ones that read as regular employment rather than structured exchange, are the leading cause of DS-7002 rejections.