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Senior Clinical Research Scientist roles in biotech, pharma, and academic medical centers qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension when your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. A STEM degree in life sciences, biomedical engineering, or a related CIP-coded field is required to qualify. You have up to 36 months total to build clinical trial experience and transition to long-term sponsorship.
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From storms that disrupt daily life to flash floods that threaten homes and infrastructure, the impacts of heavy rainfall are becoming increasingly frequent and severe. Rebuild by Design’s Rainproof NYC is a city-wide initiative to fill the gaps and lead NYC to learn to live with increasingly heavy rainfall. Since 2021, Rebuild has been combining research, global inspiration, and convening hands-on collaboration across agencies, nonprofits, communities, and experts to chart a path to systematically transform our city into a sponge.
THE ROLE:
Rebuild by Design and its partners will soon launch Rainproof University – a multi-sector climate leadership program focused on understanding and responding to New York City’s rapidly increasing heavy rainfall and designing community-based initiatives to save lives and livelihoods. Rebuild by Design is seeking to hire a part-time researcher to help with program development of Rainproof University, as well as other Rainproof NYC projects and Rebuild by Design initiatives. The Program Researcher will work directly with the Rainproof NYC Project Manager and other team members, and will be expected to participate in team meetings, Rainproof University planning meetings, and Rainproof University Sessions. Candidates must be available to work evening and weekend events as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Support research to inform the structure of Rainproof University, including, but not limited to: innovative university models; landscape analysis of what already exists; gaps the University can uniquely fill; agency alignment; and professional value, such as ongoing professional accreditation.
- Develop research briefs, background reports, literature reviews, presentations, and other materials to inform Rainproof University's curriculum, sessions, and participant projects.
- Identify and document best practices, emerging approaches, and lessons learned from communities, practitioners, researchers, and public agencies.
- Translate complex research into accessible content for a range of audiences, including community partners, public agencies, and the broader Rainproof NYC network.
- Lead the development and ongoing research for Rainproof University's digital public library, organizing research, case studies, resources, and relevant data.
- Drive Rainproof University’s program development and implementation forward through research, coordinating timelines, tracking deadlines and action items, and ensuring program logistics and deliverables stay on schedule.
- Research and develop general curriculum templates for modules/sessions.
- Support Rainproof University recruitment by researching organizations, groups, mailing lists, etc. to build out an outreach list. Recruit Rainproof University participants by building bridges to new community partners and sectors. Support current Rainproof NYC relationships to strengthen the Rainproof network.
- Draft and edit content to communicate research, such as website, social media, newsletter, and events.
- Support tracking and evaluating the program’s outcome data. Research best practices for program evaluation.
- Provide general project and administrative support across Rainproof NYC and other Rebuild by Design initiatives, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas and notes, maintaining project trackers and shared documents, and supporting event administration.
- Help with additional tasks to support Rebuild by Design as needed.
This position will require approximately 15-20 hours per week for 6 months with possible renewal. Scheduling is flexible in coordination with the Rebuild team.
ABOUT REBUILD BY DESIGN:
As the world faces rising populations, mass migration, climate change, social injustices, and economic challenges, communities can’t afford to wait until after the next crisis to plan for the future. Through regional competitions, local engagements, research, and policy, Rebuild by Design is reimagining the way communities find solutions for today’s large-scale, complex problems by creating collaborations across communities and governments. Rebuild convenes global expertise, regional leadership, and community stakeholders to gain a better understanding of how overlapping environmental and human-made vulnerabilities leave communities at risk. Rebuild’s core belief is that through collaboration, our communities can grow stronger and better prepared to stand up to whatever challenges tomorrow brings.
Rebuild achieves its mission through a four-pronged approach: regional competitions, place-based engagements, research & policy, and education. We are a small team with a passion for social justice and equity in all our work. We recognize that championing true equity and inclusion begins in our own office. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, women, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ individuals. If this position speaks to your interest and experiences, we strongly encourage you to apply. If you need any accommodations in the application process, please contact info@rebuildbydesign.org.
COMPENSATION:
- $35 an hour, 15-20 hours a week for six months with possibilities for extension.
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will have:
- Bachelor of Art, Masters Preferred
- A strong interest in urban planning, architecture, environmental studies, government, ecology, or other relevant fields and a competent understanding of environmental issues, climate adaptation practices, and policies.
- A strong passion for helping communities adapt to growing challenges.
- Knowledge of NYC, its communities, and its climate challenges
- 2-3 years of research experience in a professional setting.
- Highly organized with excellent written and communication skills.
- Project management experience.
- Able to move ideas into action.
- Ability to work independently and meet quick deadlines.
- Experience with logistics, event planning, and coordination of partners
- Experience with designing graphics and other communications collateral to translate research into action, including familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or other design programs
- Strong time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Public speaking experience is preferred.
- Must be able to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Interested applicants should submit the following through interfolio. No applications will be reviewed through email.
- Cover Letter demonstrating why you are qualified for this specific role, and why you want to work with Rebuild by Design on this project.
- Resume demonstrating relevant experience. Resumes must be saved as FirstName.LastName.Researcher2026.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT:
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability.
BACKGROUND:
From storms that disrupt daily life to flash floods that threaten homes and infrastructure, the impacts of heavy rainfall are becoming increasingly frequent and severe. Rebuild by Design’s Rainproof NYC is a city-wide initiative to fill the gaps and lead NYC to learn to live with increasingly heavy rainfall. Since 2021, Rebuild has been combining research, global inspiration, and convening hands-on collaboration across agencies, nonprofits, communities, and experts to chart a path to systematically transform our city into a sponge.
THE ROLE:
Rebuild by Design and its partners will soon launch Rainproof University – a multi-sector climate leadership program focused on understanding and responding to New York City’s rapidly increasing heavy rainfall and designing community-based initiatives to save lives and livelihoods. Rebuild by Design is seeking to hire a part-time researcher to help with program development of Rainproof University, as well as other Rainproof NYC projects and Rebuild by Design initiatives. The Program Researcher will work directly with the Rainproof NYC Project Manager and other team members, and will be expected to participate in team meetings, Rainproof University planning meetings, and Rainproof University Sessions. Candidates must be available to work evening and weekend events as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Support research to inform the structure of Rainproof University, including, but not limited to: innovative university models; landscape analysis of what already exists; gaps the University can uniquely fill; agency alignment; and professional value, such as ongoing professional accreditation.
- Develop research briefs, background reports, literature reviews, presentations, and other materials to inform Rainproof University's curriculum, sessions, and participant projects.
- Identify and document best practices, emerging approaches, and lessons learned from communities, practitioners, researchers, and public agencies.
- Translate complex research into accessible content for a range of audiences, including community partners, public agencies, and the broader Rainproof NYC network.
- Lead the development and ongoing research for Rainproof University's digital public library, organizing research, case studies, resources, and relevant data.
- Drive Rainproof University’s program development and implementation forward through research, coordinating timelines, tracking deadlines and action items, and ensuring program logistics and deliverables stay on schedule.
- Research and develop general curriculum templates for modules/sessions.
- Support Rainproof University recruitment by researching organizations, groups, mailing lists, etc. to build out an outreach list. Recruit Rainproof University participants by building bridges to new community partners and sectors. Support current Rainproof NYC relationships to strengthen the Rainproof network.
- Draft and edit content to communicate research, such as website, social media, newsletter, and events.
- Support tracking and evaluating the program’s outcome data. Research best practices for program evaluation.
- Provide general project and administrative support across Rainproof NYC and other Rebuild by Design initiatives, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas and notes, maintaining project trackers and shared documents, and supporting event administration.
- Help with additional tasks to support Rebuild by Design as needed.
This position will require approximately 15-20 hours per week for 6 months with possible renewal. Scheduling is flexible in coordination with the Rebuild team.
ABOUT REBUILD BY DESIGN:
As the world faces rising populations, mass migration, climate change, social injustices, and economic challenges, communities can’t afford to wait until after the next crisis to plan for the future. Through regional competitions, local engagements, research, and policy, Rebuild by Design is reimagining the way communities find solutions for today’s large-scale, complex problems by creating collaborations across communities and governments. Rebuild convenes global expertise, regional leadership, and community stakeholders to gain a better understanding of how overlapping environmental and human-made vulnerabilities leave communities at risk. Rebuild’s core belief is that through collaboration, our communities can grow stronger and better prepared to stand up to whatever challenges tomorrow brings.
Rebuild achieves its mission through a four-pronged approach: regional competitions, place-based engagements, research & policy, and education. We are a small team with a passion for social justice and equity in all our work. We recognize that championing true equity and inclusion begins in our own office. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, women, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ individuals. If this position speaks to your interest and experiences, we strongly encourage you to apply. If you need any accommodations in the application process, please contact info@rebuildbydesign.org.
COMPENSATION:
- $35 an hour, 15-20 hours a week for six months with possibilities for extension.
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will have:
- Bachelor of Art, Masters Preferred
- A strong interest in urban planning, architecture, environmental studies, government, ecology, or other relevant fields and a competent understanding of environmental issues, climate adaptation practices, and policies.
- A strong passion for helping communities adapt to growing challenges.
- Knowledge of NYC, its communities, and its climate challenges
- 2-3 years of research experience in a professional setting.
- Highly organized with excellent written and communication skills.
- Project management experience.
- Able to move ideas into action.
- Ability to work independently and meet quick deadlines.
- Experience with logistics, event planning, and coordination of partners
- Experience with designing graphics and other communications collateral to translate research into action, including familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or other design programs
- Strong time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Public speaking experience is preferred.
- Must be able to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Interested applicants should submit the following through interfolio. No applications will be reviewed through email.
- Cover Letter demonstrating why you are qualified for this specific role, and why you want to work with Rebuild by Design on this project.
- Resume demonstrating relevant experience. Resumes must be saved as FirstName.LastName.Researcher2026.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT:
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Senior Clinical Research Scientist
Verify your degree qualifies by CIP code
Pull your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code from your transcript or DSO and cross-check it against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Degrees in biochemistry, biomedical sciences, or pharmacology typically qualify, but interdisciplinary programs sometimes use non-STEM CIP codes that disqualify you.
Filter employers by E-Verify enrollment status
Pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, and hospital systems are not automatically E-Verify participants. Confirm enrollment through the E-Verify employer search before accepting any offer, since your STEM OPT extension is void without it.
Build your I-983 training plan around protocol-specific tasks
Your I-983 must list concrete learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, not just your job title. For a Senior Clinical Research Scientist role, map objectives to protocol development, pharmacokinetics analysis, or regulatory submissions so the plan withstands a USCIS site visit.
Target sponsors with active IND or BLA filing history
Use the OFLC Wage Search to identify employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for clinical research scientist roles in your target geography. Companies with active Investigational New Drug or Biologics License Applications are structurally set up for long-term visa sponsorship and already work with immigration counsel.
Use Migrate Mate to find E-Verify employers hiring now
Search Migrate Mate for Senior Clinical Research Scientist roles filtered by E-Verify enrollment and STEM OPT eligibility. The platform surfaces employers with verified sponsorship history so you're not cold-applying to companies that can't legally employ you on an OPT extension.
Time your H-1B registration around your OPT end date
If you're approaching your 24-month STEM OPT extension window, confirm your employer will register you in the H-1B lottery before April 1 of the relevant fiscal year. Cap-gap protection only applies if a timely H-1B visa petition is filed while your OPT EAD remains valid.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Clinical Research Scientist role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as biological sciences, biomedical engineering, pharmacology, or a related discipline listed on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. The role itself must also relate directly to your degree field. Your DSO will confirm CIP code eligibility when you apply for the extension through SEVIS.
Does my employer need to be enrolled in E-Verify to hire me on STEM OPT?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a federal requirement for any employer hiring a STEM OPT student on the 24-month extension. You can confirm enrollment through the E-Verify employer search before signing an offer. If the employer is not enrolled, they must complete enrollment before your STEM OPT extension is approved and before you begin work.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a clinical research role?
The I-983 must describe how your work as a Senior Clinical Research Scientist directly relates to your STEM degree. List specific objectives such as designing clinical protocols, analyzing trial data, preparing regulatory submissions, or managing investigational product accountability. Generic job descriptions are not sufficient. Both you and your supervisor sign the form, and USCIS may audit it during a site visit.
What happens to my work authorization if my H-1B is selected but not yet approved when my OPT expires?
Cap-gap protection extends your OPT EAD automatically if your employer files a timely H-1B cap-subject petition before your OPT end date and you are selected in the lottery. Your authorization continues through September 30 of that fiscal year. If the H-1B is denied or withdrawn, the cap-gap period ends and you must stop working immediately.
Where can I find Senior Clinical Research Scientist jobs with employers who sponsor STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate lists Senior Clinical Research Scientist positions filtered by employers enrolled in E-Verify and with verified sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on companies that can legally extend your work authorization. Searching by role and location on Migrate Mate removes the guesswork of identifying STEM OPT-compatible employers in pharma, biotech, and CRO settings.