TN Visa Pulmonary Physician Jobs
Pulmonary Physician roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's physician category, giving Canadian citizens an uncapped, lottery-free path to U.S. employment. You'll need a medical degree, a valid U.S. or Canadian medical license, and a qualifying employer offer. Mexican citizens are subject to a limited annual allocation.
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Get Access To All JobsJob Title: Postdoctoral Fellow in Pulmonary Injury, Repair, and Fibrosis: Immune-Epithelial-Endothelial Niches
Department Name: 311402800 Med - Pulmonary/Allergy/Critical Care
School/College: School of Medicine
Job Description
Dr. Gang Liu is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join his laboratory in the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). The successful candidate will join a highly collaborative research program focused on pulmonary injury, repair, and fibrosis, with particular emphasis on the immune-epithelial-endothelial niches that regulate lung remodeling and disease progression.
Related publications include:
Nature Communications. 16(1):1761.
Communications Biology. 6(1):1047.
American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine*. 206(4):459-475.
The postdoctoral fellow will have opportunities to lead independent projects, develop new experimental and computational expertise, publish high-impact manuscripts, present findings at national and international meetings, and prepare for an independent research career. Dr. Liu’s laboratory provides a supportive and collaborative training environment within UAB’s strong pulmonary research community.
The successful candidate should be highly motivated, scientifically curious, well organized, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively. Strong written and oral communication skills are expected.
Required Qualifications
Applicants should have a PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree and a strong interest in pulmonary biology, lung injury and repair, fibrosis, immunology, vascular biology, epithelial biology, or a related field. Prior experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred: mouse models, lung injury or fibrosis models, flow cytometry, immunostaining, confocal microscopy, organoid culture, molecular biology, single-cell RNA sequencing, spatial transcriptomics, bioinformatics, or multi-omics data analysis.
Preferred Qualifications
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number: PF1051P
Open Date: 07/22/2026
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Nondiscrimination Statement
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
Special Instructions for the Position
Interested applicants should submit a CV, a brief statement describing their research interests and career goals, and contact information for two to three references directly to:
Gang Liu, MD, PhD
Professor and Moon H. Nahm, M.D. Endowed Chair
Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Email: gangliu@uabmc.edu
Pre-employment Background Check
A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.
Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow in Pulmonary Injury, Repair, and Fibrosis: Immune-Epithelial-Endothelial Niches
Department Name: 311402800 Med - Pulmonary/Allergy/Critical Care
School/College: School of Medicine
Job Description
Dr. Gang Liu is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join his laboratory in the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). The successful candidate will join a highly collaborative research program focused on pulmonary injury, repair, and fibrosis, with particular emphasis on the immune-epithelial-endothelial niches that regulate lung remodeling and disease progression.
Related publications include:
Nature Communications. 16(1):1761.
Communications Biology. 6(1):1047.
American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine*. 206(4):459-475.
The postdoctoral fellow will have opportunities to lead independent projects, develop new experimental and computational expertise, publish high-impact manuscripts, present findings at national and international meetings, and prepare for an independent research career. Dr. Liu’s laboratory provides a supportive and collaborative training environment within UAB’s strong pulmonary research community.
The successful candidate should be highly motivated, scientifically curious, well organized, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively. Strong written and oral communication skills are expected.
Required Qualifications
Applicants should have a PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree and a strong interest in pulmonary biology, lung injury and repair, fibrosis, immunology, vascular biology, epithelial biology, or a related field. Prior experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred: mouse models, lung injury or fibrosis models, flow cytometry, immunostaining, confocal microscopy, organoid culture, molecular biology, single-cell RNA sequencing, spatial transcriptomics, bioinformatics, or multi-omics data analysis.
Preferred Qualifications
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number: PF1051P
Open Date: 07/22/2026
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Nondiscrimination Statement
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
Special Instructions for the Position
Interested applicants should submit a CV, a brief statement describing their research interests and career goals, and contact information for two to three references directly to:
Gang Liu, MD, PhD
Professor and Moon H. Nahm, M.D. Endowed Chair
Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Email: gangliu@uabmc.edu
Pre-employment Background Check
A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Pulmonary Physician
Verify your medical license covers TN requirements
TN visa classification for physicians requires a license to practice medicine in the state where you'll work. Confirm your Canadian or Mexican credentials are recognized by the relevant state medical board before approaching employers.
Target hospitals with existing international physician pipelines
Academic medical centers and large health systems file TN paperwork more routinely than smaller private practices. Pulmonology departments at teaching hospitals are more likely to have HR staff familiar with the TN filing process.
Clarify whether your role is purely clinical
TN physician status applies to direct patient care roles. If your pulmonary position includes significant research, teaching, or administrative duties, confirm with your prospective employer that the primary function qualifies before the offer letter is drafted.
Request the support letter before your border crossing
Canadian citizens apply for TN status directly at a port of entry. Your employer must provide a detailed support letter describing your role, qualifications, and employment terms. A vague or incomplete letter is the most common reason for delays at CBP.
Use Migrate Mate to find pulmonary physician roles with TN sponsorship
Filtering by TN-eligible roles in pulmonology saves time you'd otherwise spend vetting employers manually. Migrate Mate surfaces positions where sponsorship is confirmed, so you're not discovering eligibility gaps late in the hiring process.
Understand how Mexican citizen TN processing differs
Mexican nationals must apply at a U.S. consulate rather than a port of entry, and the annual TN allocation for Mexico is limited. Apply well ahead of your intended start date and confirm your consulate appointment timeline with your employer early.
Pulmonary Physician TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Pulmonary Physician role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes. Physicians are explicitly listed as a qualifying occupation under the USMCA TN visa category. To qualify, your role must involve direct patient care, you must hold a medical degree from a recognized institution, and you must be licensed to practice in the U.S. state where you'll work. Research or purely administrative physician roles may require additional scrutiny.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Pulmonary Physician positions?
TN is faster and more predictable for qualifying physicians. There's no annual cap or lottery for Canadians, no petition filed with USCIS, and Canadian citizens can obtain TN status same-day at a port of entry. H-1B visa requires employer sponsorship through a lottery with an annual cap, typically adding months of uncertainty. TN status is renewed in two-year increments with no statutory limit on renewals.
Where can I find Pulmonary Physician jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for TN-eligible professionals and filters roles by sponsorship status, saving you from pursuing positions where the employer is unfamiliar with the TN process. This matters in pulmonology because smaller practices may not have prior experience filing TN support letters, which can create delays or complications after an offer is extended.
Can I switch employers while on TN status as a Pulmonary Physician?
Yes, but your TN authorization is employer-specific. You can't start working for a new pulmonology employer under your existing TN. Canadian citizens can obtain new TN status at a port of entry when changing jobs. Mexican nationals must apply for a new TN at a U.S. consulate. Plan the transition so there's no gap between your current TN expiry and your new employer's filing.
Does completing a U.S. residency or fellowship affect my TN eligibility as a Canadian or Mexican physician?
Completing a U.S. residency or fellowship doesn't disqualify you from TN status, but the visa type you used during training matters. If you trained on a J-1 visa, a two-year home residency requirement may apply, which must be waived before you can obtain TN status. Confirm your J-1 waiver status, if applicable, before accepting a pulmonary physician role under TN.