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Support Associate roles in the U.S. are accessible to international candidates through the J-1 visa under the Intern or Trainee program category, depending on your career stage. Designated sponsor organizations issue the DS-2019 form and oversee sponsorship compliance, while the hiring employer serves as your host organization.
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A Postdoctoral Associate position is available in the Division of Vascular Surgery’s Vascular Intelligence for Translational AI & Learning (VITAL) Lab, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery. The Postdoctoral Associate will focus on clinical data collection, data management, and imaging-based and clinical research in aortic disease. They must hold an MD or MD/PhD degree with clinical research experience, or a PhD degree in biomedical engineering, medical physics, computational science, or a related field with experience in vascular imaging research.
The Postdoctoral Associate will receive training under the guidance of the Principal Investigators and collaborating investigators to conduct prospective or retrospective imaging-based and clinical research projects focused on aortic disease and complex endovascular aortic repairs. Responsibilities include protocol development, study design, data collection and analysis, interpretation of clinical and imaging findings, manuscript preparation, and presentation of research findings at scientific meetings. This position provides an excellent platform for career development and the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in advanced endovascular aortic therapies within a collaborative, multidisciplinary research environment.
Baylor College of Medicine typically follows similar to the NIH stipulated stipend guidelines for Postdoctoral Associates.
Job Duties
- Participates in prospective and retrospective imaging-based and clinical research projects focused on aortic disease and complex endovascular aortic repair, including protocol development, study design, clinical data collection and management, and imaging data organization and analysis.
- Participates in vascular imaging research that includes CTA/DICOM image acquisition, interpretation, imaging-based outcome analysis, and AI- and digital twin-based research initiatives.
- Develops research protocols, including IRB submissions and amendments, and contribute to coordination of multicenter clinical research studies.
- Works collaboratively and professionally within multidisciplinary teams while demonstrating strong communication skills, accountability, teamwork, and a positive attitude in support of aortic research projects.
- Performs data analysis and interpretation of clinical and imaging research findings.
- Prepares high-quality abstracts, manuscripts, presentations, scientific reports, and other academic materials for peer-reviewed publications and local, national, and international professional conferences.
- Contributes to scholarly and collaborative research activities.
- Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to manage multiple research responsibilities in a timely and organized manner.
- Completes assigned responsibilities accurately and efficiently, maintain research documentation and data quality standards, and perform other duties as assigned.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
- No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- MD or MD/PhD degree with clinical research experience, or a PhD degree in biomedical engineering, medical physics, computational science, or a related field with experience in vascular imaging research.
- Experience in clinical or imaging-based research.
- Familiarity with vascular imaging software, image post-processing, and AI/machine learning applications in clinical or imaging research is desirable.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Summary
A Postdoctoral Associate position is available in the Division of Vascular Surgery’s Vascular Intelligence for Translational AI & Learning (VITAL) Lab, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery. The Postdoctoral Associate will focus on clinical data collection, data management, and imaging-based and clinical research in aortic disease. They must hold an MD or MD/PhD degree with clinical research experience, or a PhD degree in biomedical engineering, medical physics, computational science, or a related field with experience in vascular imaging research.
The Postdoctoral Associate will receive training under the guidance of the Principal Investigators and collaborating investigators to conduct prospective or retrospective imaging-based and clinical research projects focused on aortic disease and complex endovascular aortic repairs. Responsibilities include protocol development, study design, data collection and analysis, interpretation of clinical and imaging findings, manuscript preparation, and presentation of research findings at scientific meetings. This position provides an excellent platform for career development and the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in advanced endovascular aortic therapies within a collaborative, multidisciplinary research environment.
Baylor College of Medicine typically follows similar to the NIH stipulated stipend guidelines for Postdoctoral Associates.
Job Duties
- Participates in prospective and retrospective imaging-based and clinical research projects focused on aortic disease and complex endovascular aortic repair, including protocol development, study design, clinical data collection and management, and imaging data organization and analysis.
- Participates in vascular imaging research that includes CTA/DICOM image acquisition, interpretation, imaging-based outcome analysis, and AI- and digital twin-based research initiatives.
- Develops research protocols, including IRB submissions and amendments, and contribute to coordination of multicenter clinical research studies.
- Works collaboratively and professionally within multidisciplinary teams while demonstrating strong communication skills, accountability, teamwork, and a positive attitude in support of aortic research projects.
- Performs data analysis and interpretation of clinical and imaging research findings.
- Prepares high-quality abstracts, manuscripts, presentations, scientific reports, and other academic materials for peer-reviewed publications and local, national, and international professional conferences.
- Contributes to scholarly and collaborative research activities.
- Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to manage multiple research responsibilities in a timely and organized manner.
- Completes assigned responsibilities accurately and efficiently, maintain research documentation and data quality standards, and perform other duties as assigned.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
- No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- MD or MD/PhD degree with clinical research experience, or a PhD degree in biomedical engineering, medical physics, computational science, or a related field with experience in vascular imaging research.
- Experience in clinical or imaging-based research.
- Familiarity with vascular imaging software, image post-processing, and AI/machine learning applications in clinical or imaging research is desirable.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Support Associate
Match your category before targeting roles
Current students enrolled in a degree program typically qualify under the J-1 visa Intern category, while professionals within five years of graduation use Trainee. Applying through the wrong category can derail the DS-2019 issuance before you reach the offer stage.
Build a training plan that satisfies DOL requirements
J-1 Trainee sponsorship requires a detailed Training Plan (Form DS-7002) that ties your Support Associate duties to specific learning objectives. Outline skill-based milestones, not just job tasks, so the designated sponsor can approve it without revision requests.
Search Migrate Mate for J-1 host employers
Host employers willing to engage a designated sponsor are rarely labeled on general job boards. Use Migrate Mate to filter Support Associate roles by employers with documented J-1 hosting history, so you're targeting companies already familiar with the DS-2019 process.
Confirm the host employer understands DS-2019 obligations
Before accepting an offer, verify the employer knows they're the host organization, not the visa sponsor. They must sign the Training Plan and cooperate with the designated sponsor's monitoring requirements throughout your program.
Check whether your category carries the two-year rule
J-1 Trainees and some Interns whose programs are government-funded may face a two-year home-residency requirement after completing their exchange. This affects your ability to change to H-1B visa or apply for a green card, so confirm your funding source with the designated sponsor before signing.
Align your start date with sponsor processing timelines
Designated sponsors typically need four to six weeks to issue a DS-2019 after receiving a complete application and signed Training Plan. Negotiate a start date with your host employer that builds in this window rather than treating visa issuance as instantaneous.
Support Associate J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Support Associate roles?
It depends on where you are in your career. If you're currently enrolled in a degree program, you'll apply under the J-1 Intern category, which is designed for structured, curriculum-related work experience. If you've graduated within the past five years and are in the early stages of your professional career, the J-1 Trainee category is the appropriate fit for a Support Associate placement.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for a Support Associate position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations such as IIE, CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT issue the DS-2019 form, approve your Training Plan, and monitor compliance throughout your program. Your hiring company is the host organization. It cooperates with the sponsor but does not issue your visa documentation.
How do I find Support Associate employers that are open to J-1 hosting?
Most host employers don't advertise J-1 openings explicitly, which makes standard job boards unreliable for this search. Migrate Mate lets you filter Support Associate roles by employers with demonstrated experience hosting international exchange visitors, so you can focus outreach on companies that already understand the DS-2019 and Training Plan process rather than educating every recruiter from scratch.
What does the Training Plan requirement mean for a Support Associate role?
The J-1 Trainee category requires a completed Form DS-7002, which maps your day-to-day Support Associate duties to defined learning objectives and skill benchmarks. The designated sponsor reviews it for educational value before issuing the DS-2019. A plan that reads like a standard job description rather than a structured learning program will typically be rejected or sent back for revision.
Does the two-year home-residency requirement affect J-1 Support Associates?
It can. The two-year rule applies when your J-1 program is financed by your home country's government or the U.S. government, or if your home country has designated your skill area as in short supply. If triggered, you must return home for two years before changing to an H-1B or applying for a green card. Confirm your funding source with your designated sponsor before finalizing any offer.