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Senior SAP Consultant roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Specialist program category. Designated sponsor organizations issue your DS-2019, while the U.S. host company provides structured on-the-job training in SAP modules, enterprise systems, or implementation methodology.
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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
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Sap Consultant
Align your credentials to J-1 Trainee requirements
The J-1 visa Trainee category requires a degree plus one year of relevant foreign work experience, or five years of field experience without a degree. Document your SAP project history, certifications, and implementation scope before approaching any host employer.
Target host employers with active SAP practices
Focus on U.S. companies running large-scale SAP S/4HANA migrations or managed services contracts. These engagements justify a structured Trainee or Specialist program because they require documented knowledge transfer, which satisfies DOL training plan requirements.
Search J-1 compatible SAP roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior SAP Consultant positions at host employers open to J-1 program structures. Filtering by role and sponsorship type saves significant time compared to screening general job postings that rarely specify J-1 compatibility.
Negotiate a written training plan before accepting offers
Your designated sponsor requires a completed DS-7002 Training/Internship Placement Plan signed by your host employer. Confirm the employer understands this obligation before you accept an offer, since unsigned or vague training plans are the most common cause of DS-2019 delays.
Check whether your role triggers the two-year home residency requirement
Government-funded training programs and certain specialties trigger a two-year home country residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). Confirm with your designated sponsor whether your SAP training arrangement qualifies for a waiver before you sign anything.
Verify your host employer's legal ability to sign program documents
Not every U.S. company can serve as a J-1 host. The employer must be willing to submit worksite verification documents, provide appropriate supervision, and cooperate with your designated sponsor's compliance monitoring throughout the program period.
Senior Sap Consultant J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Senior SAP Consultant roles?
Most Senior SAP Consultant positions fall under the J-1 Trainee or Specialist category. Trainee applies if you hold a relevant degree plus at least one year of foreign work experience, or five years of SAP-related experience without a degree. Specialist applies to professionals with expertise in a field not widely available in the United States, which can fit highly specialized SAP module or industry solution work.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Senior SAP Consultant?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization such as Cultural Vistas, AIPT, or CIEE, not your hiring employer. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019 form, administers the program, and monitors compliance. Your host employer is the U.S. company where you work, but they are not the legal visa sponsor under the J-1 framework.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 SAP professionals?
Most standard job postings don't specify J-1 host compatibility, so general searches are inefficient. Migrate Mate lets you filter Senior SAP Consultant roles at employers that align with J-1 program structures, giving you a targeted list without manually vetting hundreds of postings that were never written with international candidates in mind.
Can a Senior SAP Consultant on J-1 status switch host employers mid-program?
Changing host employers during an active J-1 program requires your designated sponsor's approval and a new or amended DS-7002 training plan signed by the incoming employer. The new host must agree to all sponsoring organization compliance requirements. Starting the transfer process late, or without sponsor involvement, puts your J-1 status at risk.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect SAP Consultants on J-1 visas?
It can. The two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e) applies when training is financed by a foreign government, by a U.S. government agency, or when the skill is on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List for your home country. Your designated sponsor will determine whether your specific program triggers the requirement. A waiver is possible but involves a separate application process.