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Postdoctoral Research Fellows typically qualify for H-1B visa, O-1 visa, or J-1 visa exchange visitor visas depending on their research focus and career stage. Most positions are H-1B cap-exempt when sponsored by universities, research institutions, or nonprofit organizations, bypassing the annual lottery entirely. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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The Computational Regulatory Genomics Laboratory at the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow. The primary research focus of the lab is to understand the fundamental mechanisms of gene transcriptional regulation across various biological contexts, including developmental biology, cancer biology, and metabolism. We are specifically interested in enhancer regulation and systems-level understanding of enhancer architectures and functions across diverse biological contexts. We integrate multi-omics data, including ChIP-seq, ChIP-exo, CUT&RUN, GRO-seq, csRNA-seq, RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, Hi-C, and single-cell technologies, to delineate heterogeneous architectures of transcription factor binding events and chromatin landscapes at high resolution. The lab collaborates with multiple experimental laboratories specialized in metabolism, cancer, and development. The lab’s work has been published in many high-profile journals, including Nature, Cell Metabolism, Molecular Cell, Genes & Development, Circulation, Nature Communications, and the Journal of Clinical Investigation.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
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Perform analysis and experiments - Design, execute, and record analysis and experiments; apply standard scientific protocols to research, and improve current methods and evaluate innovative techniques. Develop and implement human subject research protocols, vertebrate animal research protocols and design experimental procedures and documentation in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations. Prepare, clean and analyze data. Maintain optimal protocol and accuracy by conducting regular quality and reproducibility checks.
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Communicate results/findings - Draft, write, and edit scientific reports, papers, journal articles, and abstracts. Present information on research and department work to others at department meetings, journal clubs, and seminars. Present results and discuss relevant insights with Faculty and provide useful recommendations and analysis.
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Innovate and advance departmental capabilities - Independently reproduce, evaluate, research, and improve techniques currently used. Adapt new methods to existing procedures and modify current analysis/experiments through scientific knowledge and intuition. Maintain accurate and detailed records of all analysis and experiments. Develop, set-up, and verify new procedures in the department. Standardize and establish new published procedures; evaluate innovative techniques. Develop new protocols; design formats. Maintain an integral role in the department's meetings, presentations, and publications. Troubleshoot and correct erroneous results or problems with department software/equipment. Maintain and repair software/equipment; monitor proper use by personnel.
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Financial/Budgeting - Assist in preparing grant applications. Assist in preparing, writing, and maintaining fiscal budget. Monitor expenditures and prepare capital expenditure requests. Prepare, approve, and initiate check requests; track funding, maintain accurate balance, and resolve any discrepancies.
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Staff Leadership - May provide day-to-day functional leadership for a team or directly manage a minimal number of support staff. Establishes team goals. Gives input into, and performs employee performance reviews. Oversees and guides work assignments. Serves as the functional expert and provides guidance to the team.
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Education and Training - May serve as course master and develop new courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, including appropriate plans for evaluating student performance; may deliver lectures as a guest lecturer in courses organized by other faculty. Assist in the training of new employees. Serve as a resource and/or mentor to coworkers. Assist in the development and presentation of department training. Identify training needs and provide necessary coaching.
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
Preferred:
- 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:
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Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
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Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
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Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
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One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
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Consistently certified as great place to work
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A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
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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 Exploration Avenue
Department
Biomedical Informatics
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Schedule
Full time
Weekly Hours
40
FTE
1
Employee Status
Regular
INTRODUCTION
The Computational Regulatory Genomics Laboratory at the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow. The primary research focus of the lab is to understand the fundamental mechanisms of gene transcriptional regulation across various biological contexts, including developmental biology, cancer biology, and metabolism. We are specifically interested in enhancer regulation and systems-level understanding of enhancer architectures and functions across diverse biological contexts. We integrate multi-omics data, including ChIP-seq, ChIP-exo, CUT&RUN, GRO-seq, csRNA-seq, RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, Hi-C, and single-cell technologies, to delineate heterogeneous architectures of transcription factor binding events and chromatin landscapes at high resolution. The lab collaborates with multiple experimental laboratories specialized in metabolism, cancer, and development. The lab’s work has been published in many high-profile journals, including Nature, Cell Metabolism, Molecular Cell, Genes & Development, Circulation, Nature Communications, and the Journal of Clinical Investigation.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
-
Perform analysis and experiments - Design, execute, and record analysis and experiments; apply standard scientific protocols to research, and improve current methods and evaluate innovative techniques. Develop and implement human subject research protocols, vertebrate animal research protocols and design experimental procedures and documentation in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations. Prepare, clean and analyze data. Maintain optimal protocol and accuracy by conducting regular quality and reproducibility checks.
-
Communicate results/findings - Draft, write, and edit scientific reports, papers, journal articles, and abstracts. Present information on research and department work to others at department meetings, journal clubs, and seminars. Present results and discuss relevant insights with Faculty and provide useful recommendations and analysis.
-
Innovate and advance departmental capabilities - Independently reproduce, evaluate, research, and improve techniques currently used. Adapt new methods to existing procedures and modify current analysis/experiments through scientific knowledge and intuition. Maintain accurate and detailed records of all analysis and experiments. Develop, set-up, and verify new procedures in the department. Standardize and establish new published procedures; evaluate innovative techniques. Develop new protocols; design formats. Maintain an integral role in the department's meetings, presentations, and publications. Troubleshoot and correct erroneous results or problems with department software/equipment. Maintain and repair software/equipment; monitor proper use by personnel.
-
Financial/Budgeting - Assist in preparing grant applications. Assist in preparing, writing, and maintaining fiscal budget. Monitor expenditures and prepare capital expenditure requests. Prepare, approve, and initiate check requests; track funding, maintain accurate balance, and resolve any discrepancies.
-
Staff Leadership - May provide day-to-day functional leadership for a team or directly manage a minimal number of support staff. Establishes team goals. Gives input into, and performs employee performance reviews. Oversees and guides work assignments. Serves as the functional expert and provides guidance to the team.
-
Education and Training - May serve as course master and develop new courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, including appropriate plans for evaluating student performance; may deliver lectures as a guest lecturer in courses organized by other faculty. Assist in the training of new employees. Serve as a resource and/or mentor to coworkers. Assist in the development and presentation of department training. Identify training needs and provide necessary coaching.
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
Preferred:
- 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 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 Exploration Avenue
Department
Biomedical Informatics
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 Postdoctoral Research Fellow Jobs
Target cap-exempt employers first
Universities, medical schools, research hospitals, and nonprofit research institutes can file H-1B petitions year-round without lottery restrictions, giving you immediate processing advantages.
Highlight specialized research expertise
Emphasize your unique methodologies, publications, and technical skills. Immigration officers need to see why your specific research background requires a PhD-level specialist.
Consider O-1 for distinguished researchers
If you have significant publications, citations, peer review experience, or awards, O-1 may offer faster processing and fewer restrictions than H-1B.
Document your degree-job connection clearly
USCIS closely scrutinizes whether postdoc roles require advanced degrees. Prepare detailed job descriptions showing how your PhD directly relates to research responsibilities.
Time your application strategically
Cap-exempt H-1B petitions can be filed anytime, but allow 4-6 months for processing. Premium processing reduces this to 15 calendar days.
Prepare for RFE on specialty occupation
USCIS sometimes questions whether postdoc positions require PhD-level expertise. Gather evidence showing the role's complexity and your unique qualifications match institutional needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do postdoctoral research fellows qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, postdoc positions typically qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations since they require advanced scientific training and PhD-level expertise. Most university and research institution sponsors are cap-exempt, meaning no lottery participation required. You can start working immediately upon H-1B approval rather than waiting for October 1st.
What degree requirements apply for postdoc visa sponsorship?
Most postdoc positions require a PhD in the relevant field, though some accept candidates with master's degrees plus significant research experience. For H-1B cases, USCIS expects the degree to directly relate to your research area. Foreign PhDs are generally accepted if properly evaluated by a credential evaluation service.
Can I get O-1 sponsorship as a postdoc instead of H-1B?
Yes, if you demonstrate extraordinary ability through publications, citations, peer review work, conference presentations, or research awards. O-1 offers advantages like faster processing, no degree restrictions, and easier renewal. However, the evidence threshold is higher than H-1B specialty occupation requirements.
How long does postdoc H-1B processing typically take?
Standard processing takes 4-6 months from filing to approval. Premium processing guarantees a decision within 15 calendar days for an additional $2,805 fee. Cap-exempt institutions can file year-round, so timing is more flexible than cap-subject H-1B petitions that must be submitted by March.
What if my postdoc position is temporary or project-based?
H-1B petitions can be approved for temporary positions as long as the role meets specialty occupation requirements and has defined start/end dates. Many postdoc positions are initially approved for 2-3 years with possible extensions. The temporary nature doesn't disqualify you from H-1B eligibility.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Postdoctoral Research Fellow jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
How to find Postdoctoral Research Fellow jobs with visa sponsorship?
To find Postdoctoral Research Fellow positions with visa sponsorship, use Migrate Mate, which specializes in connecting international researchers with sponsoring employers. Focus on universities, research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and government laboratories that commonly sponsor J-1 visa, H-1B, or O-1 visas for postdocs. These employers typically have established visa sponsorship processes for international research talent.