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Research Data Scientist roles qualify for EB-2 sponsorship when the position requires an advanced degree in statistics, computer science, or a related field, and for EB-3 as a skilled professional role. Employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL before petitioning USCIS, making documented research expertise and reproducible project portfolios central to a strong sponsorship case.
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- Lead day-to-day project execution. Develop and maintain research plans, milestones, responsibilities, and deliverable schedules. Track progress, identify risks and dependencies, and initiate follow-up and corrective actions.
- Mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers. Hold regular technical meetings, help students define achievable objectives, review their work, troubleshoot obstacles, and develop their independence and research judgment.
- Coordinate with program managers and collaborators. Prepare technical updates, organize meetings, communicate results and challenges clearly, and follow through on agreed actions in coordination with the PI.
- Conduct and guide substantive research. Contribute original methods, software, experiments, or system implementations in relevant research areas and help ensure the technical quality of the team’s work.
- Lead preparation of research outputs. Coordinate and contribute to manuscripts, sponsor reports, presentations, demonstrations, and other project deliverables.
- Strengthen research practices. Support reproducible experiments, clear documentation, shared code and data practices, and effective onboarding of new researchers.
- Contribute to proposal development and identify opportunities for collaboration and future research.
Required Qualifications
- A Ph.D. in computer science, electrical or computer engineering, systems engineering, or a closely related field by the start date.
- A strong research record in at least one area relevant to the group.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating research activities, leading a technical project or workstream, or mentoring junior researchers.
- Ability to translate broad research objectives into concrete tasks, realistic timelines, and measurable outcomes.
- Strong technical writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Evidence of initiative, sound judgment, reliable follow-through, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- A collaborative and supportive mentoring approach, with a commitment to research rigor and student development.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working on externally funded, milestone-driven, or multi-institution research projects.
- Experience communicating with government program managers, industry partners, or other external stakeholders.
- Experience guiding student work toward publications, working prototypes, or research demonstrations.
- Hands-on experience with relevant software, hardware, simulation environments, or experimental testbeds.
- Experience contributing to proposals and technical reports.
Appointment and professional development appointment title and scope will be determined based on experience and institutional requirements. Candidates for the Research Scientist role should demonstrate sustained independent research and team leadership. Postdoctoral candidates should demonstrate readiness to assume responsibility for a defined research effort and mentor junior researchers. The position offers opportunities to publish, develop an independent research direction aligned with the group’s programs, build collaborations, and gain experience in research leadership and proposal development. We offer competitive compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application materials
Interested Applicants Should Submit
- A curriculum vitae, including publications.
- A brief cover letter describing relevant research expertise and interest in the role.
- Contact information for three references who can comment on research ability, leadership, mentoring, and reliability.
For inquiries, contact Professor Ying Wang at ywang6@stevens.edu, using the subject line “Research Scientist / Postdoctoral Researcher Inquiry.”
Department
Wireless Communications and Health AI
Compensation Range
In compliance with the New Jersey Wage Transparency Act, the annual base range for this position is $80,000-$110,000. This range represents the University’s good faith estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Stevens Institute of Technology determines compensation based on factors including the position’s scope and responsibilities, the candidate’s experience, education, skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational considerations. The final salary will be set considering departmental budget, qualifications, and relevant credentials. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes additional forms of compensation, such as incentives, stipends, or other applicable pay components. For a full overview of our benefits offerings, please refer to the Stevens Institute of Technology Benefits Guidebook, available at: Benefits Guidebook
General Submission Guidelines
Please submit an online application to be considered a candidate for any job at Stevens. Please attach a cover letter and resume with each application. Other requirements for consideration may depend on the job.
Still Have Questions?
If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact Jobs@Stevens.edu.
EEO Statement
Stevens Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accordingly, Stevens adheres to an employment policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against candidates or employees based on legally impermissible factor(s) including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, age, ancestry, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, disability, or any protected military or veteran status. Stevens is building a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and strongly encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Stevens is a federal contractor under the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as other federal statutes. Stevens seeks candidates who will contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students, faculty and staff.
Jeanne Clery Disclosure
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), the Department of Public Safety is required to publish an annual security report which includes statistics mandated by the Clery Act. Click here for a copy of this report.
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day project execution. Develop and maintain research plans, milestones, responsibilities, and deliverable schedules. Track progress, identify risks and dependencies, and initiate follow-up and corrective actions.
- Mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers. Hold regular technical meetings, help students define achievable objectives, review their work, troubleshoot obstacles, and develop their independence and research judgment.
- Coordinate with program managers and collaborators. Prepare technical updates, organize meetings, communicate results and challenges clearly, and follow through on agreed actions in coordination with the PI.
- Conduct and guide substantive research. Contribute original methods, software, experiments, or system implementations in relevant research areas and help ensure the technical quality of the team’s work.
- Lead preparation of research outputs. Coordinate and contribute to manuscripts, sponsor reports, presentations, demonstrations, and other project deliverables.
- Strengthen research practices. Support reproducible experiments, clear documentation, shared code and data practices, and effective onboarding of new researchers.
- Contribute to proposal development and identify opportunities for collaboration and future research.
Required Qualifications
- A Ph.D. in computer science, electrical or computer engineering, systems engineering, or a closely related field by the start date.
- A strong research record in at least one area relevant to the group.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating research activities, leading a technical project or workstream, or mentoring junior researchers.
- Ability to translate broad research objectives into concrete tasks, realistic timelines, and measurable outcomes.
- Strong technical writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Evidence of initiative, sound judgment, reliable follow-through, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- A collaborative and supportive mentoring approach, with a commitment to research rigor and student development.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working on externally funded, milestone-driven, or multi-institution research projects.
- Experience communicating with government program managers, industry partners, or other external stakeholders.
- Experience guiding student work toward publications, working prototypes, or research demonstrations.
- Hands-on experience with relevant software, hardware, simulation environments, or experimental testbeds.
- Experience contributing to proposals and technical reports.
Appointment and professional development appointment title and scope will be determined based on experience and institutional requirements. Candidates for the Research Scientist role should demonstrate sustained independent research and team leadership. Postdoctoral candidates should demonstrate readiness to assume responsibility for a defined research effort and mentor junior researchers. The position offers opportunities to publish, develop an independent research direction aligned with the group’s programs, build collaborations, and gain experience in research leadership and proposal development. We offer competitive compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application materials
Interested Applicants Should Submit
- A curriculum vitae, including publications.
- A brief cover letter describing relevant research expertise and interest in the role.
- Contact information for three references who can comment on research ability, leadership, mentoring, and reliability.
For inquiries, contact Professor Ying Wang at ywang6@stevens.edu, using the subject line “Research Scientist / Postdoctoral Researcher Inquiry.”
Department
Wireless Communications and Health AI
Compensation Range
In compliance with the New Jersey Wage Transparency Act, the annual base range for this position is $80,000-$110,000. This range represents the University’s good faith estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Stevens Institute of Technology determines compensation based on factors including the position’s scope and responsibilities, the candidate’s experience, education, skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational considerations. The final salary will be set considering departmental budget, qualifications, and relevant credentials. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes additional forms of compensation, such as incentives, stipends, or other applicable pay components. For a full overview of our benefits offerings, please refer to the Stevens Institute of Technology Benefits Guidebook, available at: Benefits Guidebook
General Submission Guidelines
Please submit an online application to be considered a candidate for any job at Stevens. Please attach a cover letter and resume with each application. Other requirements for consideration may depend on the job.
Still Have Questions?
If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact Jobs@Stevens.edu.
EEO Statement
Stevens Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accordingly, Stevens adheres to an employment policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against candidates or employees based on legally impermissible factor(s) including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, age, ancestry, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, disability, or any protected military or veteran status. Stevens is building a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and strongly encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Stevens is a federal contractor under the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as other federal statutes. Stevens seeks candidates who will contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students, faculty and staff.
Jeanne Clery Disclosure
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), the Department of Public Safety is required to publish an annual security report which includes statistics mandated by the Clery Act. Click here for a copy of this report.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Research Data Scientist
Document your research contributions before applying
PERM requires employers to prove the role demands your specific qualifications. Compile published papers, conference presentations, and model documentation that tie your advanced-degree training directly to the Research Data Scientist job description.
Identify employers with active PERM filing history
Search the DOL's OFLC disclosure data for companies that have filed PERM applications under SOC codes for data scientists. Employers with recent certifications already understand the process and are less likely to abandon sponsorship mid-hire.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility with each employer
If the role description requires only a bachelor's degree plus experience, the employer may file under EB-3. Confirm early which category the position supports, since EB-2 can offer faster priority dates for applicants from lower-backlog countries.
Use Migrate Mate to filter roles by sponsorship type
Search Migrate Mate for Research Data Scientist positions filtered by employment-based green card sponsorship. You can identify which employers have active PERM filings for this role before you spend time on applications that won't lead to permanent residency.
Ask hiring managers about PERM recruitment timing
PERM requires DOL-supervised recruitment before filing. Ask during offer negotiations when the employer plans to start that recruitment window, since delays can push your I-140 filing back by months and affect your overall green card timeline.
Verify your degree equivalency meets EB-2 requirements
Foreign three-year bachelor's degrees are not automatically equivalent to a U.S. master's degree under USCIS standards. Get a credential evaluation that maps your degree and research experience to the advanced-degree threshold before the employer prepares the PERM job description.
Green Card Research Data Scientist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Research Data Scientist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Both categories are possible, depending on how the employer writes the job requirements. If the position genuinely requires a master's or higher in statistics, data science, or a related field, it qualifies for EB-2. If the employer defines it as requiring a bachelor's degree plus experience, EB-3 applies. The job description filed with DOL during PERM determines the category, so it's worth reviewing the draft requirements before the employer submits.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary status requiring renewal and tied to lottery selection. A PERM-based green card leads to permanent residency with no annual renewal. There is no lottery for employment-based green cards, though priority date backlogs affect applicants from India and China at the EB-2 and EB-3 levels. For nationals from most other countries, EB-3 processing moves faster than many applicants expect once PERM is certified and I-140 is approved.
Where can I find Research Data Scientist jobs that sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search Research Data Scientist roles filtered specifically by employment-based green card sponsorship, drawing on DOL PERM filing data. This saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering sponsorship limitations during the offer stage.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for this role?
The employer files a PERM application with DOL to prove no qualified U.S. worker is available for the specific position. This requires a supervised recruitment period using defined advertising methods, detailed documentation of applicant rejections, and a job description that accurately reflects your role. DOL audits are more frequent for high-demand occupations like data scientists, so thorough documentation from the employer matters.
Can I use my O*NET profile to support my green card application?
The O*NET occupation profile for data scientists informs prevailing wage determinations and helps establish that the role is a specialty occupation. Employers reference it when setting the wage level filed with DOL through the OFLC Wage Search tool. Reviewing your own O*NET profile helps you confirm the job duties and degree requirements the employer lists in the PERM application align with how the occupation is officially defined.