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Data Science Director roles qualify as E-3 specialty occupations, requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in a quantitative field. Australian nationals can secure E-3 visa sponsorship without competing in the H-1B lottery, with no annual cap limiting availability and two-year renewals tied to continued employment.
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The Peter O’Donnell Jr. School of Public Health (OSPH) at UT Southwestern Medical Center invites applications and nominations for tenure-accruing/tenure-track faculty positions at the Associate Professor or Professor level for investigators with expertise in clinical informatics, learning health systems, health data science, clinical decision support, implementation science, real-world evidence generation, AI-enabled healthcare innovation, or related disciplines.
This is an exceptional opportunity to build and lead a nationally visible research program at the intersection of clinical care, data science, digital innovation, and health system transformation. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to develop, implement, and evaluate informatics interventions in partnership with one of the nation’s leading academic health systems and its affiliated care delivery organizations.
The successful candidate will hold a primary appointment in the Department of Health Data Science and Biostatistics within the O’Donnell School of Public Health and will play a leadership role within the Clinical Informatics Center (CIC), a newly established enterprise-wide center focused on advancing learning health systems, clinical decision support, AI implementation, digital health innovation, and data-driven care improvement.
The position offers a unique environment in which research, operations, and education are intentionally aligned. Faculty benefit from direct access to operational informatics teams, enterprise data resources, Epic-based clinical decision support infrastructure, CTSA-supported research programs, and partnerships spanning UT Southwestern, Parkland Health, Children’s Health, Texas Health Resources, and the North Texas VA. These partnerships provide unparalleled opportunities to generate evidence from real-world healthcare delivery and rapidly translate discoveries into practice.
Candidates may pursue a broad range of scholarly interests, including but not limited to:
- Learning Health Systems
- Clinical decision support and workflow-integrated interventions
- AI and machine learning in healthcare
- Knowledge representation, biomedical ontologies, and computable biomedical knowledge
- Pharmacovigilance, medication safety, and real-world evidence
- Health data standards, interoperability, and FHIR-enabled innovation
- Predictive analytics and clinical risk modeling
- Digital health and healthcare transformation
- Evaluation of health system interventions and implementation strategies
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Develop and sustain a nationally recognized, externally funded research program
- Provide scientific leadership for learning health system and clinical informatics initiatives
- Collaborate with operational leaders to evaluate and improve digital interventions deployed in clinical practice
- Foster interdisciplinary collaborations across public health, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and health system operations
- Mentor graduate students, fellows, and junior faculty
- Contribute to the continued growth of educational programs in health informatics, health data science, and learning health systems
- Participate in strategic initiatives that strengthen UT Southwestern’s national leadership in clinical informatics and health system innovation
This position is particularly well suited for investigators who are motivated by the opportunity to conduct rigorous, high-impact research embedded within healthcare delivery systems and who seek to build programs that bridge discovery, implementation, and measurable improvements in patient care.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD, ScD, DrPH, or equivalent research doctoral degree in health informatics or health data science
- Demonstrated ability to conduct scholarly research and capacity to obtain peer-reviewed funding
- Ability to mentor pre- and post-doctoral students and capacity for teaching excellence at the graduate level
- Ability to collaborate closely and effectively with other members of multidisciplinary research teams
- Desire to partner with healthcare systems, public health agencies, and/or community organizations
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
INTRODUCTION
The Peter O’Donnell Jr. School of Public Health (OSPH) at UT Southwestern Medical Center invites applications and nominations for tenure-accruing/tenure-track faculty positions at the Associate Professor or Professor level for investigators with expertise in clinical informatics, learning health systems, health data science, clinical decision support, implementation science, real-world evidence generation, AI-enabled healthcare innovation, or related disciplines.
This is an exceptional opportunity to build and lead a nationally visible research program at the intersection of clinical care, data science, digital innovation, and health system transformation. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to develop, implement, and evaluate informatics interventions in partnership with one of the nation’s leading academic health systems and its affiliated care delivery organizations.
The successful candidate will hold a primary appointment in the Department of Health Data Science and Biostatistics within the O’Donnell School of Public Health and will play a leadership role within the Clinical Informatics Center (CIC), a newly established enterprise-wide center focused on advancing learning health systems, clinical decision support, AI implementation, digital health innovation, and data-driven care improvement.
The position offers a unique environment in which research, operations, and education are intentionally aligned. Faculty benefit from direct access to operational informatics teams, enterprise data resources, Epic-based clinical decision support infrastructure, CTSA-supported research programs, and partnerships spanning UT Southwestern, Parkland Health, Children’s Health, Texas Health Resources, and the North Texas VA. These partnerships provide unparalleled opportunities to generate evidence from real-world healthcare delivery and rapidly translate discoveries into practice.
Candidates may pursue a broad range of scholarly interests, including but not limited to:
- Learning Health Systems
- Clinical decision support and workflow-integrated interventions
- AI and machine learning in healthcare
- Knowledge representation, biomedical ontologies, and computable biomedical knowledge
- Pharmacovigilance, medication safety, and real-world evidence
- Health data standards, interoperability, and FHIR-enabled innovation
- Predictive analytics and clinical risk modeling
- Digital health and healthcare transformation
- Evaluation of health system interventions and implementation strategies
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Develop and sustain a nationally recognized, externally funded research program
- Provide scientific leadership for learning health system and clinical informatics initiatives
- Collaborate with operational leaders to evaluate and improve digital interventions deployed in clinical practice
- Foster interdisciplinary collaborations across public health, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and health system operations
- Mentor graduate students, fellows, and junior faculty
- Contribute to the continued growth of educational programs in health informatics, health data science, and learning health systems
- Participate in strategic initiatives that strengthen UT Southwestern’s national leadership in clinical informatics and health system innovation
This position is particularly well suited for investigators who are motivated by the opportunity to conduct rigorous, high-impact research embedded within healthcare delivery systems and who seek to build programs that bridge discovery, implementation, and measurable improvements in patient care.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD, ScD, DrPH, or equivalent research doctoral degree in health informatics or health data science
- Demonstrated ability to conduct scholarly research and capacity to obtain peer-reviewed funding
- Ability to mentor pre- and post-doctoral students and capacity for teaching excellence at the graduate level
- Ability to collaborate closely and effectively with other members of multidisciplinary research teams
- Desire to partner with healthcare systems, public health agencies, and/or community organizations
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Data Science Director
Translate your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
A three-year Australian bachelor's degree in statistics, computer science, or a related field is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for E-3 visa specialty occupation purposes. Have a credential evaluation ready before interviews begin.
Target employers with prior LCA filing history
Search DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to identify companies that have previously certified LCAs for data science roles. Prior LCA activity signals that the employer understands the E-3 process and won't stall at the sponsorship conversation.
Clarify director-level scope to satisfy specialty occupation
E-3 requires the role to theoretically and practically require a degree in a specific specialty. For Data Science Director positions, ensure the job description explicitly requires a quantitative degree, not just management experience, so the DOL certifies the LCA without complications.
Raise E-3 sponsorship early in offer negotiations
Many U.S. employers conflate E-3 with H-1B and assume a costly lottery process. Clarifying that the E-3 has no lottery, no cap, and requires only an LCA and consulate appointment removes the most common objection before it becomes a dealbreaker.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the LCA and consulate prep
Once you have a job offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end. This avoids the coordination errors that typically delay director-level filings where job duties span multiple teams or cost centers.
Account for consulate appointment timing in your start date
After your LCA is certified, you still need a Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth consulate appointment before entering the U.S. Build at least four to six weeks between offer acceptance and your proposed start date so appointment availability doesn't create a breach of your employment contract.
E-3 Visa Data Science Director: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Data Science Director jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. It filters for employers who understand the E-3 process, so you're not spending time on applications where the hiring team has never heard of the visa. Director-level data science roles appear most frequently in tech, finance, and healthcare sectors.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Is a Data Science Director role considered a specialty occupation for E-3 purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific quantitative discipline such as statistics, computer science, mathematics, or data science. The job description must make that degree requirement explicit, not merely preferred. Roles framed around general management without a specific degree requirement can face LCA certification pushback from the DOL.
How does the E-3 visa compare to H-1B for a Data Science Director role?
The E-3 is available only to Australian nationals, but that exclusivity is an advantage: there's no lottery, no annual cap, and no registration fee. H-1B requires surviving a randomised lottery with roughly a 25 percent selection rate. For a director-level hire, an employer can file your E-3 LCA and proceed directly to a consulate appointment rather than waiting up to a year for an H-1B start date.
Can I change employers or roles after starting on an E-3?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA and you'll typically need a new visa stamp if your role or employer changes materially. If you're already in the U.S., a change of employer doesn't require you to leave the country, but you must not begin work for the new employer until the new LCA is certified and your status is properly updated.