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Research Engineer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's engineer category, covering positions in product development, applied R&D, and computational research. Canadian citizens can apply at the U.S. border with no annual cap; Mexican citizens require a consular appointment. Your employer prepares a support letter documenting your qualifications and job role, which you present during your TN application.
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Postdoctoral Research Associate
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Psychology
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Here’s a Glimpse of the Job
The Postdoctoral Research Associate will conduct and publish original research on visual attention under the supervision of the PI. Key responsibilities include developing innovative experimental concepts, designing and programming studies, conducting MRI experiments, analyzing and interpreting data, and preparing manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals. In addition, the Postdoctoral Research Associate will contribute to ongoing research projects and provide mentorship to junior lab members.
Opportunities to Contribute
- Conducts original research and provides support for ongoing projects under the guidance of the PI.
- Generates novel experimental concepts, designs and programs experiments, and analyzes data to interpret results.
- Disseminates research findings under PI guidance through manuscript writing and editing for peer-reviewed journals and presentations at international conferences.
- Mentors a small team of undergraduate research assistants on assigned projects and provides ad hoc guidance to graduate students in collaboration with the laboratory manager.
Qualifications
- Appropriate Ph.D.
A well-qualified candidate for this position will also possess:
- Ph.D in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field.
- Strong publication record, including first-author papers utilizing fMRI.
- Proficiency with fMRI methods.
- Experience with eye tracking.
- Strong programming skills.
- Research interests that complement those of the PI.
- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate's education and experience.
Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.
What you need to do
Apply! Submitting a cover letter, resume/CV to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.
Why Texas A& M University?
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is engaged in research that falls into all five graduate areas of specialization:
- Behavioral and Cellular Neuroscience
- Clinical Psychology
- Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience Psychology
- Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- Social & Personality Psychology
In addition to the Department of Psychological and Brain Science’s 5 areas of specialization, we have overlapping research interests that bridge traditional areas of psychology. These primary research themes include Affective Science; Neuroscience; Personality and Individual Differences.
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
- 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
- Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
- Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
- Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
- Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
- Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Job Title
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Psychology
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Here’s a Glimpse of the Job
The Postdoctoral Research Associate will conduct and publish original research on visual attention under the supervision of the PI. Key responsibilities include developing innovative experimental concepts, designing and programming studies, conducting MRI experiments, analyzing and interpreting data, and preparing manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals. In addition, the Postdoctoral Research Associate will contribute to ongoing research projects and provide mentorship to junior lab members.
Opportunities to Contribute
- Conducts original research and provides support for ongoing projects under the guidance of the PI.
- Generates novel experimental concepts, designs and programs experiments, and analyzes data to interpret results.
- Disseminates research findings under PI guidance through manuscript writing and editing for peer-reviewed journals and presentations at international conferences.
- Mentors a small team of undergraduate research assistants on assigned projects and provides ad hoc guidance to graduate students in collaboration with the laboratory manager.
Qualifications
- Appropriate Ph.D.
A well-qualified candidate for this position will also possess:
- Ph.D in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field.
- Strong publication record, including first-author papers utilizing fMRI.
- Proficiency with fMRI methods.
- Experience with eye tracking.
- Strong programming skills.
- Research interests that complement those of the PI.
- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate's education and experience.
Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.
What you need to do
Apply! Submitting a cover letter, resume/CV to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.
Why Texas A& M University?
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is engaged in research that falls into all five graduate areas of specialization:
- Behavioral and Cellular Neuroscience
- Clinical Psychology
- Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience Psychology
- Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- Social & Personality Psychology
In addition to the Department of Psychological and Brain Science’s 5 areas of specialization, we have overlapping research interests that bridge traditional areas of psychology. These primary research themes include Affective Science; Neuroscience; Personality and Individual Differences.
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
- 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
- Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
- Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
- Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
- Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
- Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Research Engineer
Align your credentials to TN engineer criteria
The TN visa engineer category requires a degree in engineering or a closely related field. A computer science or physics degree can qualify for research engineer roles, but you'll need documentation showing the field directly supports the position's technical scope.
Target labs with visa sponsorship experience
National laboratories, university-affiliated research centers, and large technology companies have recent visa filings and are experienced with work visa sponsorship, often hiring for roles that qualify for TN status. Focusing your applications on employers with this sponsorship background simplifies the process—they're already familiar with visa requirements and can move quickly with your support letter and port-of-entry application.
Get your support letter ready before your port of entry
Your employer must prepare a support letter before your TN application is submitted. Flag this requirement to your hiring manager during the offer stage, not after signing. For Canadian applicants, you'll present this letter at the U.S. port of entry; for Mexican applicants, it's submitted with your consulate application. The process typically moves quickly once documentation is ready.
Distinguish applied research from pure research in your offer letter
CBP officers evaluate whether your role fits the engineer definition, not a scientist or researcher category. Your offer letter should describe engineering methods, systems, or applied technical problem-solving rather than open-ended or theoretical research.
Use Migrate Mate to find TN-ready research engineer openings
Searching general job boards surfaces roles with no sponsorship pathway. Migrate Mate filters for employers actively offering TN visa sponsorship for research engineer positions, so you apply only where the visa pathway already exists.
Prepare a credential package before your first interview
Have your degree transcripts, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S. or Canada, and a current employment verification letter ready before offers begin. Delays in gathering these documents are the most common bottleneck after an offer is extended.
Research Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a research engineer role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, if the position falls under the TN engineer category and requires a degree in engineering or a directly related technical field. Roles focused on applied R&D, systems development, or computational engineering typically qualify. Roles framed as pure scientific research may be assessed under the scientist category instead, so your offer letter's language matters.
How does TN compare to H-1B for research engineer positions?
TN has no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and can be approved at the border on the same day for Canadian citizens. H-1B visa requires entering a lottery with roughly a 25% selection rate and waiting months for processing. For research engineers who qualify under USMCA, TN is a faster and more predictable path to U.S. employment.
What documents does my employer need to sponsor my TN visa as a research engineer?
Your employer must prepare a support letter describing your engineering duties and qualifications, confirming that the role qualifies under the TN category for professionals. Canadian citizens present this support letter at a U.S. port of entry; Mexican citizens submit it as part of a visa application at a U.S. embassy or consulate.
Where can I find research engineer jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking roles with active TN visa sponsorship. Rather than filtering through general postings where sponsorship availability is unclear, Migrate Mate surfaces research engineer positions from employers who have confirmed they will support the TN process.
Can I switch research engineer employers while on TN status?
Yes, but your TN status is tied to your current employer. You cannot begin working for a new employer until your new TN is approved. Your new employer must prepare a support letter and either support a new port-of-entry application for Canadians or a new consular application for Mexican citizens before your start date.