# Research Scientist I
> **LCA (H-1B / H-1B1 / E-3)** labor certification — `I-200-26070-697208` · Certified · decided 2026-03-18
## Employer
- **Name:** W.M. RICE UNIVERSITY
- **Location:** Houston, TX, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- **FEIN:** 74-1109620
- **NAICS:** 611310
## Job
- **Title:** Research Scientist I
- **SOC:** 19-2012.00 — Physicists
- **Workers requested:** 1
- **Worksite:** Houston, TX
- **Employment period:** 2026-08-01 → 2029-07-31
## Wage
- **Offered:** $78,000 per year
- **Prevailing wage:** $72,550 per Year
- **Wage level:** Level II
## Representation
- **Attorney:** Vi Nguyen
- **Firm:** Foster LLP
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