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Research Fellow roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Scientific Technician/Technologist and Scientific Research categories. Canadian citizens can apply at the border or a U.S. consulate with no cap or lottery. Mexican citizens require consular processing with a limited annual allocation.
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Dr. Jason Woods has an opening for a postdoctoral fellow familiar with hyperpolarized gas imaging and pulmonary health.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, execute, and record research projects utilizing 129Xe MRI, including data analysis and integration.
- Analyze phase-resolved functional lung (PREFUL) images, in the context of multiple lung diseases.
- Learn and implement new pulse sequence programming techniques.
- Develop the skills and knowledge (critical thinking and analysis of data, devising specific aims, long-term project planning and experimental design) to become an independent scientist.
- Discuss relevant insights about experimental results with Faculty and provide useful recommendations and analysis.
- Present research at laboratory meetings, journal clubs, seminars, and meetings. Develop skills to critically review and discuss data being presented.
- Draft, write, and edit scientific reports, papers, journal articles, abstracts, and grants.
- Progressively increasing responsibilities with mentorship of research staff and fiscal administration.
- Maintain currency in field through continuing education, literature, and seminars. Be an active participant in the process through intellectual discussions with PI and other faculty, trainees and research staff. Solicit feedback on career trajectory from PI, mentoring committee and others who can provide coaching and insight.
- Attend required Cincinnati Children’s training sessions and ensure regulatory compliance with all institutional policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Ph.D. in related discipline, MD, or equivalent degree.
Preferred:
- PhD in Computer Science, Physics, Biomedical Informatics, Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Biostatistics or other similar quantitative disciplines.
- Experience in a related discipline.
About us
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Cincinnati Children's is:
- Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years.
- Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding.
- Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025).
- One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune.
- Consistently certified as a great place to work.
- A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability.
- Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.
Comprehensive job description provided upon request.
Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
LOCATION
Primary Location Location R
Department Pulmonary Medicine
Shift Day (United States of America)
Schedule Full time
Weekly Hours 40
FTE 1
Employee Status Regular
INTRODUCTION
Dr. Jason Woods has an opening for a postdoctoral fellow familiar with hyperpolarized gas imaging and pulmonary health.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, execute, and record research projects utilizing 129Xe MRI, including data analysis and integration.
- Analyze phase-resolved functional lung (PREFUL) images, in the context of multiple lung diseases.
- Learn and implement new pulse sequence programming techniques.
- Develop the skills and knowledge (critical thinking and analysis of data, devising specific aims, long-term project planning and experimental design) to become an independent scientist.
- Discuss relevant insights about experimental results with Faculty and provide useful recommendations and analysis.
- Present research at laboratory meetings, journal clubs, seminars, and meetings. Develop skills to critically review and discuss data being presented.
- Draft, write, and edit scientific reports, papers, journal articles, abstracts, and grants.
- Progressively increasing responsibilities with mentorship of research staff and fiscal administration.
- Maintain currency in field through continuing education, literature, and seminars. Be an active participant in the process through intellectual discussions with PI and other faculty, trainees and research staff. Solicit feedback on career trajectory from PI, mentoring committee and others who can provide coaching and insight.
- Attend required Cincinnati Children’s training sessions and ensure regulatory compliance with all institutional policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Ph.D. in related discipline, MD, or equivalent degree.
Preferred:
- PhD in Computer Science, Physics, Biomedical Informatics, Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Biostatistics or other similar quantitative disciplines.
- Experience in a related discipline.
About us
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Cincinnati Children's is:
- Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years.
- Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding.
- Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025).
- One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune.
- Consistently certified as a great place to work.
- A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability.
- Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.
Comprehensive job description provided upon request.
Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
LOCATION
Primary Location Location R
Department Pulmonary Medicine
Shift Day (United States of America)
Schedule Full time
Weekly Hours 40
FTE 1
Employee Status Regular
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Research Fellow
Align your credentials to TN categories
Research Fellow roles must fit a recognized TN visa occupation category. Gather transcripts, degree certificates, and publications that tie your academic specialization directly to the research position's scientific or technical field before approaching any employer.
Target institutions with active research funding
Universities, national laboratories, and NIH-funded research centers routinely hire international researchers and understand TN documentation requirements. Prioritize postings that explicitly list research grants or federal funding, which signal established hiring infrastructure for sponsored roles.
Request a detailed employer support letter early
The TN petition lives or dies on the offer letter. Ask the hiring department to specify your title, duties, required degree, and the scientific category your role falls under. A vague letter is the leading cause of CBP delays at the border for Canadian applicants.
Clarify your TN category with the employer's HR team
Research Fellow can map to multiple TN categories depending on your discipline. Mexican nationals, whose consular processing requires precise classification, should confirm in writing which category the employer is sponsoring before submitting any documents to the consulate.
Use Migrate Mate to find Research Fellow roles with sponsorship
Filter your job search to employers experienced with visa sponsorship. Migrate Mate surfaces Research Fellow positions from institutions with recent visa filings, helping you identify roles at organizations familiar with sponsoring work visas. For TN visa eligibility, you'll need a job offer, relevant degree, and your employer's support letter—which you'll present at the U.S. port of entry (for Canadians) or U.S. consulate (for Mexicans).
Prepare for secondary inspection if entering at the border
Canadian applicants processing TN status at a land port or airport should carry printed copies of all supporting documents. CBP officers conduct on-site adjudication, and incomplete packets commonly result in secondary inspection or same-day denial without right of appeal.
Research Fellow TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Research Fellow role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes, if your role fits a recognized USMCA professional category. Research Fellows typically qualify under the Scientific Technician/Technologist or Scientific Research categories, depending on your discipline and duties. Your employer's offer letter must explicitly tie your job responsibilities and required degree to one of these categories for CBP or the consulate to approve your TN status.
How does the TN visa compare to the H-1B for Research Fellow positions?
The TN has no annual lottery and no numerical cap for Canadian citizens, so there's no registration gamble the way there is with H-1B visa. Canadian applicants can receive TN status the same day at a port of entry. The trade-off is that TN requires Canadian or Mexican citizenship, does not carry dual-intent protections, and must be renewed indefinitely rather than converting to a green card pathway directly.
What documents does a Research Fellow need for TN visa processing?
You need a valid passport, a qualifying job offer letter from the U.S. institution, and evidence of your credentials. That typically means academic transcripts, your degree certificate, and relevant publications or a CV demonstrating your research specialization. Mexican nationals also need to schedule a consular appointment and complete the DS-160 application before any documents are submitted.
Can I search for Research Fellow jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Yes. Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Research Fellow positions from employers with a confirmed history of TN visa sponsorship, so you're not spending time on roles where the institution is unfamiliar with the process or unwilling to provide the required support letter and documentation.
How long does TN visa processing take for a Research Fellow position?
Canadian citizens applying at a U.S. port of entry can receive a decision the same day, provided all documents are in order. Mexican nationals must apply at a U.S. consulate, where processing typically runs a few business days to several weeks depending on consulate workload and whether administrative processing is triggered. Neither route involves the multi-month waits common with H-1B petitions.