J-1 Visa Senior Quantitative Researcher Jobs
Senior Quantitative Researcher roles in the U.S. are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Research Scholar or Specialist category, issued by a State Department-designated sponsor organization. Your host employer conducts the research; a designated sponsor issues your DS-2019 and manages program compliance.
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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 in Senior Quantitative Researcher
Align your CV to research output metrics
Research Scholar category eligibility turns on demonstrated scholarly output. List peer-reviewed publications, conference proceedings, and quantitative model deployments explicitly. Sponsor organizations and host institutions both screen for evidence of independent research capacity, not just industry experience.
Verify whether your role carries the two-year requirement
Some Research Scholar placements trigger a two-year home-country residency requirement based on government funding or nationality. Confirm this with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer, since it affects any future H-1B visa or immigrant visa path.
Target host institutions with existing designated sponsor relationships
Universities, national laboratories, and Federal Reserve Banks already maintain agreements with State Department-designated sponsor organizations. Prioritizing these hosts cuts weeks from the DS-2019 issuance timeline compared to employers with no prior J-1 visa infrastructure.
Search for J-1-aligned roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior Quantitative Researcher openings at employers with documented international researcher hosting history. Targeting hosts that have already worked through J-1 compliance reduces the risk of an offer collapsing during the sponsorship arrangement stage.
Negotiate the training plan before the offer letter
Your designated sponsor requires a signed Training Plan (DS-7002 for Trainee category, or a program plan for Research Scholar) before issuing the DS-2019. Clarify research objectives, deliverables, and supervision structure with your host contact before the formal offer, so the document drafting doesn't stall your start date.
Prepare wage documentation against prevailing wage benchmarks
Research Scholar hosts often verify that your stipend or salary meets DOL prevailing wage standards for the role and location. Cross-check your offered compensation against the OFLC Wage Search for the relevant SOC code before signing, so you can flag any gap to the host early.
Senior Quantitative Researcher J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Senior Quantitative Researcher positions?
Most Senior Quantitative Researcher roles fall under the Research Scholar category, which covers internationally recognized researchers conducting study or research at U.S. universities, research institutes, and think tanks. If you're earlier in your career and the work is more structured training than independent research, some host institutions may route you through the Trainee category instead. The designated sponsor makes the final classification based on your credentials and the program design.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa - the employer or a separate organization?
The hiring employer is your host, not your visa sponsor. J-1 sponsorship comes from a U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization - such as IIE, CIEE, or Cultural Vistas - that issues your DS-2019 form, monitors your program compliance, and acts as your legal program sponsor throughout your stay. Your host employer funds and conducts the research; the designated sponsor carries the regulatory responsibility.
How do I find Senior Quantitative Researcher roles where the host employer already has J-1 experience?
Migrate Mate lets you search for Senior Quantitative Researcher openings filtered by employers with documented international researcher hosting history, which is the most reliable signal that a host has already navigated the designated sponsor relationship. Federal Reserve Banks, national laboratories, and major research universities are the most common institutional hosts with established J-1 infrastructure for quantitative roles.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to quantitative researcher placements?
It depends on your nationality and funding source. If your J-1 program is funded by your home government, a U.S. government agency, or you're from a country on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, you'll likely be subject to the two-year home-country physical presence requirement under INA Section 212(e). Your designated sponsor will flag this during onboarding. The requirement can be waived in certain circumstances, but the process is separate and takes additional time.
Can I transfer my J-1 status to a new host employer if my research placement ends early?
Yes, J-1 status can be transferred to a new host if your designated sponsor approves the change or you switch to a different designated sponsor organization. The new host must meet Research Scholar eligibility requirements, and the transfer must happen before your DS-2019 expiration. USCIS is not involved in J-1 transfers - the process runs entirely through your current and new designated sponsor organizations.