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Get Access To All JobsLocation: East Lansing, Michigan, United States
Position Summary
This position will support research in the Lark Agricultural Land Solutions (AgLands) Lab. The successful applicant will perform GIS analysis, data processing, cartographic design, and website development and management.
Principal duties include:
- Providing technical assistance on research projects on U.S. agriculture and environmental policy
- Making contributions to scientific publications
- Graphic design, programming in Python, R, SQL, JavaScript, and other programming languages
- Processing spatial data using advanced techniques
- Processing spatial data using advanced techniques
Unique Responsibilities:
- Spatial database management - Design, implement and maintain spatial landcover databases. Structure databases that can be queried to extract data for analysis.
- GIS analysis – Analysis of spatial data to explore geographic patterns and relations among datasets.
- Geo-visualization - Create graphics (maps, histograms, scatterplots, etc) for data exploration and representation.
- Web mapping - Create interactive web maps for presenting and disseminating datasets created from the lab.
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Business, Statistics or Mathematics with relevant course work in computer programming; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in programming, database management or data collection; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience with GIS, Python, R, SQL, and JavaScript programming languages, and ability to work with both raster and polygon spatial data.
- Experience with land change science, particularly in the USA and agricultural settings.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
CV/Resume
Special Instructions
Contact Dr. Tyler Lark (larktyle@msu.edu) with inquiries regarding position.
Work Hours
STANDARD 8-5
Description of End Date
This is an off-dated position funded for one year from the date of hire with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal.
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Bidding eligibility ends April 28, 2026 at 11: 55 P.M.
Location: East Lansing, Michigan, United States
Position Summary
This position will support research in the Lark Agricultural Land Solutions (AgLands) Lab. The successful applicant will perform GIS analysis, data processing, cartographic design, and website development and management.
Principal duties include:
- Providing technical assistance on research projects on U.S. agriculture and environmental policy
- Making contributions to scientific publications
- Graphic design, programming in Python, R, SQL, JavaScript, and other programming languages
- Processing spatial data using advanced techniques
- Processing spatial data using advanced techniques
Unique Responsibilities:
- Spatial database management - Design, implement and maintain spatial landcover databases. Structure databases that can be queried to extract data for analysis.
- GIS analysis – Analysis of spatial data to explore geographic patterns and relations among datasets.
- Geo-visualization - Create graphics (maps, histograms, scatterplots, etc) for data exploration and representation.
- Web mapping - Create interactive web maps for presenting and disseminating datasets created from the lab.
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Business, Statistics or Mathematics with relevant course work in computer programming; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in programming, database management or data collection; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience with GIS, Python, R, SQL, and JavaScript programming languages, and ability to work with both raster and polygon spatial data.
- Experience with land change science, particularly in the USA and agricultural settings.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
CV/Resume
Special Instructions
Contact Dr. Tyler Lark (larktyle@msu.edu) with inquiries regarding position.
Work Hours
STANDARD 8-5
Description of End Date
This is an off-dated position funded for one year from the date of hire with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal.
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Bidding eligibility ends April 28, 2026 at 11: 55 P.M.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Statistical Analyst
Document your statistical credentials before applying
Compile official transcripts, degree equivalency evaluations, and employment verification letters that tie your quantitative training to specific job duties. PERM requires precise credential matching between your background and the certified position description.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search DOL OFLC disclosure data filtered by SOC code 15-2041 to identify companies that have filed PERM applications for Statistical Analyst roles. Past filings signal that a company understands the process and has budget for it.
Find sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to search for Statistical Analyst positions at employers with verified green card sponsorship history. Filtering by EB-2 or EB-3 eligibility saves time you'd otherwise spend cold-asking recruiters about sponsorship intent.
Negotiate the job description before PERM is filed
The PERM labor certification locks in the minimum requirements for your position. Work with your employer to ensure the job description accurately reflects your actual duties and degree field so your credentials match without requiring a waiver later.
Clarify your country's priority date backlog early
EB-3 has no annual cap concerns for most countries, but nationals from India and China face significant backlog delays even after I-140 approval. Check the USCIS Visa Bulletin before accepting an offer to understand your realistic timeline to permanent residency.
Use OFLC Wage Search to verify your prevailing wage tier
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Pull your wage tier from OFLC Wage Search using your job title and work site ZIP code before final offer negotiations to confirm the number is defensible.
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Find Statistical Analyst JobsStatistical Analyst Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Statistical Analyst role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Statistical Analyst positions typically qualify for EB-3 as a professional role requiring a bachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics, or a closely related field. If the position requires a master's degree or you hold one and it is a standard requirement for the role, EB-2 may apply. Your employer's attorney will determine the correct category based on the actual job requirements and your credentials.
How is PERM green card sponsorship different from H-1B for a Statistical Analyst?
The H-1B is a temporary work visa requiring renewal every three years and subject to an annual lottery cap. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no visa renewal cycle and no lottery. The process takes longer, typically two to four years from PERM filing to I-485 approval for most countries, but the outcome is a permanent immigration status rather than a temporary work authorization that can expire.
What makes a Statistical Analyst role approvable under PERM?
DOL approves PERM when the employer demonstrates that no minimally qualified U.S. worker applied for the role during the required recruitment period. The job description must tie the duties specifically to a quantitative field, and your degree and experience must match those minimum requirements exactly. Vague job descriptions or overly tailored requirements are common audit triggers that delay certification.
How can I find Statistical Analyst jobs where employers will sponsor a green card?
Many employers are willing to sponsor but do not advertise it in job postings. Migrate Mate lets you search Statistical Analyst roles filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already completed the PERM process for similar positions rather than spending time asking each recruiter individually.
Can I switch employers while my PERM or I-140 is pending?
Changing employers before your I-140 is approved cancels the PERM and requires your new employer to restart the process. After your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current or you have been in adjustment of status for 180 days or more, portability under AC21 lets you move to a same or similar occupation without losing your place in line.
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