Does University of Pittsburgh sponsor H-1B visas?

University of Pittsburgh has filed H-1B petitions with the US Department of Labor in past years, but this specific posting does not explicitly mention sponsorship for the Research Associate Professor role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the Research Associate Professor role at University of Pittsburgh based?

This role is based in Pittsburgh, PA.

What polymers or materials does this Research Associate Professor role work with?

functional materials, solid-state battery materials, electrocatalysts.

What techniques or methods are required for this Research Associate Professor role?

materials characterization, electrochemical testing.

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Research Associate Professor

University of Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, PA5d ago

PhD-level Academic / Postdoc roles on Crosslinked list a median of $100k (223 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.

Lead experimental research on advanced materials for batteries and hydrogen, mentor students, and win sponsored funding.

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Run your own lab on solid-state and lithium-gas batteries, hydrogen storage and electrocatalysis, with funded-research and IP pathways.

Might not be for you. Research-track role expected to bring in sponsored funding; the focus is energy materials rather than polymers.

Bench and deskDeep specialist Senior hires only Publishes regularlyRoom for your own research

Core polymer roleMechanical Engineering and Materials Science Dept; research in synthesis, characterization, electrochemical testing of functional materials for solid-state batteries

H-1B filings

University of Pittsburgh filed 19 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.

Most common titles: Postdoctoral Associate, Assistant Professor, Post Doctoral Associate. Median filed pay: $80K a year.

Universities are exempt from the H-1B cap, so roles here skip the lottery.

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Seniority: Senior
Work: On-site
Type: Full-time
Degree: PhD
Industry: Energy
Role: Academic / Postdoc

Materials

functional materials11 roles solid-state battery materials5 roles electrocatalysts5 roles

Techniques

materials characterization124 roles electrochemical testing33 roles

Benefits

equity/stock

Role details

The Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science Department at Pitt has state-of-the-art research and educational facilities and strong connections to local industry. Today, Pitt-MEMS features innovative undergraduate and graduate programs and world-class research in advanced manufacturing and design, materials for extreme conditions, soft matter biomechanics, computational and data-enabled engineering, cyber-physical systems and security, and nuclear and other sustainable energies.

Our undergraduate and master’s students have an outstanding placement record at leading companies, and our doctoral students have successfully found faculty positions at major universities in the U.S. and abroad, as well as cutting-edge research positions in industry and national laboratories.

Job Responsibilities

Develop and conduct original research in advanced materials and technologies for energy storage and conversion, including the synthesis, characterization, and electrochemical evaluation of functional materials.

Design, conduct, and lead experimental research involving advanced materials synthesis, processing, characterization, and electrochemical testing.
Develop and evaluate materials and systems for applications including lithium-gas and solid-state batteries, hydrogen storage and conversion, electrocatalysis, and extreme conditions.
Author and publish original research in peer-reviewed scientific journals and prepare technical reports documenting experimental methods, analyses, data and research findings.
Develop and pursue sponsored research; lead and contribute to project conceptualization, proposal preparation, preliminary data generation, project execution, and technical reporting.
Lead and coordinate research laboratory operations, including experimental activities, instrumentation, laboratory safety, and research planning.
Provide research direction, training, and mentoring to graduate and undergraduate students and postdoctoral researchers, including instruction in experimental methods, instrumentation, data analysis, and scientific communication.
Contribute to the development of intellectual property and technology-transfer activities arising from research, where applicable.
Serve on appropriate research and faculty committees, graduate qualifying examination committees, and contribute to educational and program assessment activities.

Job Requirements

Ph.D. in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated research experience in advanced materials and energy storage and conversion systems, evidenced by peer-reviewed scientific publications and other scholarly contributions.
Demonstrated expertise in materials synthesis, processing, and characterization for extreme conditions.
Experience in conducting independent and interdisciplinary experimental research and analyzing and interpreting complex scientific data.
Demonstrated ability to prepare scientific manuscripts, technical reports, research proposals, and presentations.

Assignment Category

Full-time regular

Bargaining Unit Eligibility

This position may be bargaining unit eligible

Campus

Pittsburgh

Child Protection Clearances

Not Applicable

Required Attachments

Curriculum Vitae