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Data Scientist roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship because they meet the specialty occupation standard, a bachelor's degree in statistics, computer science, or a related quantitative field is required, not just preferred. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so Australian professionals can apply year-round whenever an employer is ready to hire.
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We are hiring a Data Scientist I (Full-time) to join the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Houston, Texas. In this role, you will query large databases of administrative claims to create analytical tables that the individual will then use for statistical analysis for public reports or peer-reviewed journal publications. Ideal candidate should be proficient with statistical packages, databases and programming languages for data preparation, storage, transformation, analysis or visualization. Examples include R, SAS, STATA, SPSS, Matlab, SQL, Python, Hadoop, Pig, Hive, MapReduce, Java, Tableau, Excel or other big data frameworks.
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
- Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
- Plus many more!
Position Summary:
The Data Scientist – Level I in the Center for Health Care Data is a skillful team player with a clear track record of transforming data into actionable insights and knowledge. This individual is a deliberate and systematic scientist who can clearly articulate the hypotheses to be tested, practice with rigor and precision, and maintain a balanced/independent point of view to achieve valid and accepted findings.
It is essential for this person to be a very effective communicator who can guide business and clinical customers to understanding of applied methods, rationale, statistical validity and the appropriate application of insights.
Position Key Accountabilities:
- Supports the CHCD faculty and clinical, business and research customers with data science services on a variety of project subjects including health outcomes, quality measures, population health, the impact of social determinants of health and translational research.
- Assists CHCD and researchers through the data request process by assessing feasibility and giving insights into the use of administrative dataset for research purposes.
- Build models that incorporate diverse data sets representing administrative, clinical and social health indicators.
- Apply a variety of methods such as statistical analysis, data mining, predictive analytics, time series analysis, multivariate regression analysis, statistical process control and optimization solutions.
- Perform as a results-oriented problem solver to quickly synthesize complex scenarios, connect abstract patterns/information, apply appropriate methods, and implement practical and timely solutions.
- Prioritizes/handles multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while remaining on task.
- Demonstrate and embrace a collaborative approach to fully realize the talents of colleagues such as data stewards, IT staff, business analysts, business stakeholders and industry experts.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
- Proficiency with statistical packages, databases and programming languages for data preparation, storage, transformation, analysis or visualization. Examples include R, SAS, STATA, SPSS, Matlab, SQL, Python, Hadoop, Pig, Hive, MapReduce, Java, Tableau, Excel or other big data frameworks.
- Ability to work with a wide variety of data formats/sources such as relational databases, XML, JSON, CSV, text, sensors/activity trackers, clickstreams, social media, and geolocation.
- Effective communication skills including written, oral, listening and interpersonal.
Minimum Education:
Master’s degree in health care, management, mathematics, engineering, informatics, or a related field.
Minimum Experience:
1 year of enterprise experience as a data scientist, informaticist, statistician, senior analyst or related role.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
INTRODUCTION
We are hiring a Data Scientist I (Full-time) to join the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Houston, Texas. In this role, you will query large databases of administrative claims to create analytical tables that the individual will then use for statistical analysis for public reports or peer-reviewed journal publications. Ideal candidate should be proficient with statistical packages, databases and programming languages for data preparation, storage, transformation, analysis or visualization. Examples include R, SAS, STATA, SPSS, Matlab, SQL, Python, Hadoop, Pig, Hive, MapReduce, Java, Tableau, Excel or other big data frameworks.
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
- Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
- Plus many more!
Position Summary:
The Data Scientist – Level I in the Center for Health Care Data is a skillful team player with a clear track record of transforming data into actionable insights and knowledge. This individual is a deliberate and systematic scientist who can clearly articulate the hypotheses to be tested, practice with rigor and precision, and maintain a balanced/independent point of view to achieve valid and accepted findings.
It is essential for this person to be a very effective communicator who can guide business and clinical customers to understanding of applied methods, rationale, statistical validity and the appropriate application of insights.
Position Key Accountabilities:
- Supports the CHCD faculty and clinical, business and research customers with data science services on a variety of project subjects including health outcomes, quality measures, population health, the impact of social determinants of health and translational research.
- Assists CHCD and researchers through the data request process by assessing feasibility and giving insights into the use of administrative dataset for research purposes.
- Build models that incorporate diverse data sets representing administrative, clinical and social health indicators.
- Apply a variety of methods such as statistical analysis, data mining, predictive analytics, time series analysis, multivariate regression analysis, statistical process control and optimization solutions.
- Perform as a results-oriented problem solver to quickly synthesize complex scenarios, connect abstract patterns/information, apply appropriate methods, and implement practical and timely solutions.
- Prioritizes/handles multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while remaining on task.
- Demonstrate and embrace a collaborative approach to fully realize the talents of colleagues such as data stewards, IT staff, business analysts, business stakeholders and industry experts.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
- Proficiency with statistical packages, databases and programming languages for data preparation, storage, transformation, analysis or visualization. Examples include R, SAS, STATA, SPSS, Matlab, SQL, Python, Hadoop, Pig, Hive, MapReduce, Java, Tableau, Excel or other big data frameworks.
- Ability to work with a wide variety of data formats/sources such as relational databases, XML, JSON, CSV, text, sensors/activity trackers, clickstreams, social media, and geolocation.
- Effective communication skills including written, oral, listening and interpersonal.
Minimum Education:
Master’s degree in health care, management, mathematics, engineering, informatics, or a related field.
Minimum Experience:
1 year of enterprise experience as a data scientist, informaticist, statistician, senior analyst or related role.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Data Scientist
Frame your degree field precisely
U.S. consular officers assess whether your specific degree directly supports the Data Scientist role. A statistics or mathematics degree maps cleanly; a general business degree needs supporting evidence. Prepare a one-page credential summary linking your field of study to your job duties.
Target employers with existing LCA history
Search the DOL's Foreign Labor Application Gateway disclosure data to identify employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for Data Scientist or related titles. These employers already understand the E-3 visa process and are far less likely to withdraw an offer over sponsorship concerns.
Address the specialty occupation question early
Data Scientist roles at some companies blend analyst and engineering duties in ways that blur the specialty occupation line. Before accepting an offer, review the job description to confirm a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field is listed as required, not merely preferred, to avoid LCA complications.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for LCA and paperwork
Once you have an offer, Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the LCA submission with DOL, prepares your DS-160, and organises your consulate appointment package. This removes the back-and-forth between you and your employer on government filing requirements.
Clarify your employment model before the LCA is filed
Contract, third-party placement, and remote-first roles create prevailing wage complexities that affect the LCA. If your Data Scientist role involves a client worksite or hybrid arrangement across states, your employer must file the LCA against the correct wage level and location before your visa application can proceed.
Time your consulate appointment around your start date
The E-3 visa is issued for up to two years, but your admitted period is tied to the LCA validity. Book your consulate appointment in Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth at least four to six weeks before your target start date to allow for administrative processing, which occasionally adds two to four weeks.
E-3 Visa Data Scientist: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Data Scientist jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Data Scientist roles from U.S. employers who are open to E-3 sponsorship for Australian professionals. Standard job boards don't filter by visa type or E-3 history, so you end up cold-applying to roles where sponsorship isn't on the table. Searching through Migrate Mate puts you in front of employers who already understand the E-3 process.
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.
Does a Data Scientist role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS and consular officers assess whether the role theoretically and practically requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as statistics, computer science, or applied mathematics. Roles where any degree is accepted, or where experience alone substitutes for a degree, can face scrutiny. The job description your employer provides with the LCA needs to reflect a genuine degree requirement.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Data Scientist roles?
The practical difference is timing and certainty. H-1B visa has an annual lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection rate, so you can clear every requirement and still not get a visa. The E-3 has a 10,500 annual allocation that has never been reached, meaning any qualified Australian with a valid offer can apply without waiting for a lottery result. For Data Scientists who have an offer, the E-3 path is direct and predictable.
Can I switch Data Scientist employers while on an E-3?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need to either apply for a new E-3 visa at an Australian consulate or, if you're already in the U.S., explore change of status options. Your current E-3 is tied to your sponsoring employer, so you cannot begin work for the new employer until the new LCA is certified and your visa documentation reflects the change.