If any of the information following below raises questions, please contact OIA for additional information. For questions regarding academic positions, including postdoctoral positions, in the Division of the Biological Sciences, please contact your Office of Academic Affairs first.
Appointment Type |
Activity |
Minimum Requirement |
Immigration Status |
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Staff |
Research (non-tenure track) Instruction (non-tenure track) |
Bachelors | J-1 + H-1B |
Research (tenure track) Instruction (tenure track) Non-research / non-instruction |
Bachelors | H-1B | |
Academic |
Research (non-tenure track) Instruction (non-tenure track) |
Bachelors | J-1 + H-1B |
Research (tenure track) Instruction (tenure track |
Bachelors | H-1B | |
Postdoc |
Postdoctoral Scholar | PhD | J-1 |
Postdoctoral Fellow | PhD | J-1 | |
Student |
Non-degree visitor | Graduate student at another institution | J-1 (sub-category will vary) |
Exchange student | Student enrolled at another institution |
Please note: OIA cannot process a request for J-1 or H-1B until the request has been approved by the appropriate person. Without the endorsement of the person (or his/her representative) listed below, OIA will have to return the request to obtain the proper approval. This will delay the request.
Immigration Status |
J-1 |
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Type of Position |
Academic | Staff | Student | Postdoc |
All research and teaching positions, EXCEPT tenure track positions | All research and teaching positions, EXCEPT tenure track positions | Non-Degree Visitor | Postdoc. Fellow | |
Exchange Student | Postdoc. Scholar | |||
Approved by |
Academic Affairs | Human Resources | Dean of Students | Academic Affairs |
Sample titles |
Visiting Scholar, Visiting Professor, Research Associate, Visiting Senior Scientist, Senior Research Technologist, Associate Member, Associate, Postdoctoral Scholar, Postdoctoral Fellow |
Immigration Status |
H-1B |
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Type of Position |
Academic | Staff | Postdoc |
All academic positions, INCLUDING tenure track positions | All staff positions that require at least a Bachelor's degree. |
Postdoctoral Scholar (H-1B is generally not available for Postdoctoral Fellows and Postdoctoral Scholars) |
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Approved by |
Academic Affairs | Human Resources | Academic Affairs |
Sample titles |
Professor, Associate Professor, Instructor, Visiting Lecturer, Program Coordinator, Multi-Media Specialist, Biostatistician, Head of Ref./Sci. Library, Patent & Licensing Assoc., Research Professional, Teaching Assistant, Postdoctoral Scholar |