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Research Analyst roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as economics, statistics, social sciences, or data science. Employers file an LCA with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the 85,000-slot annual cap means timing your job search around the April lottery window is critical.
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We are seeking a Research Data Analyst who will provide data analysis and related activities for various types of research projects and studies. The Research Data Analyst will contribute to ongoing development, maintenance, and use of a research data pipeline that collects and analyzes data.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Collect data and generate reports and models.
- Run models, analyze model results, and prepare reports on the analysis.
- Conduct analyses in support of the assigned research project or study.
- Conduct statistical analyses using standard and statistical software packages.
- Design and prepare tables to illustrate analytic findings.
- Manage or contribute to entry of data in the assigned database.
- May engage in other research related responsibilities.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
- Three years of related experience.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency
- Data Management and Analysis - Developing
- Data Pipeline Architecture & ETL/ELT Development - Developing
- Data Visualization - Developing
- Programming Languages - Developing
- Reproducible Research Practices - Developing
- Research Methodology - Developing
- Statistical Modeling - Developing
- Statistical Programming - Developing
The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.
LOCATION
Location: Hybrid/School of Public Health
COMPENSATION
- Starting Salary Range: $49,200 - $86,200 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department name: Health Economics
Personnel area: School of Public Health
TOTAL REWARDS
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EQUIVALENCY
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
APPLICANTS COMPLETING STUDIES
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
BACKGROUND CHECKS
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit: https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.
VACCINE REQUIREMENTS
Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.
The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
INTRODUCTION
We are seeking a Research Data Analyst who will provide data analysis and related activities for various types of research projects and studies. The Research Data Analyst will contribute to ongoing development, maintenance, and use of a research data pipeline that collects and analyzes data.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Collect data and generate reports and models.
- Run models, analyze model results, and prepare reports on the analysis.
- Conduct analyses in support of the assigned research project or study.
- Conduct statistical analyses using standard and statistical software packages.
- Design and prepare tables to illustrate analytic findings.
- Manage or contribute to entry of data in the assigned database.
- May engage in other research related responsibilities.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
- Three years of related experience.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency
- Data Management and Analysis - Developing
- Data Pipeline Architecture & ETL/ELT Development - Developing
- Data Visualization - Developing
- Programming Languages - Developing
- Reproducible Research Practices - Developing
- Research Methodology - Developing
- Statistical Modeling - Developing
- Statistical Programming - Developing
The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.
LOCATION
Location: Hybrid/School of Public Health
COMPENSATION
- Starting Salary Range: $49,200 - $86,200 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department name: Health Economics
Personnel area: School of Public Health
TOTAL REWARDS
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EQUIVALENCY
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
APPLICANTS COMPLETING STUDIES
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
BACKGROUND CHECKS
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit: https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.
VACCINE REQUIREMENTS
Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.
The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Research Analyst
Map your degree to the SOC code
USCIS evaluates specialty occupation by matching your degree field to the job's SOC classification. Pull the O*NET profile for Research Analyst roles and confirm your transcript reflects the required field before applying.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Research Analyst roles by verified DOL LCA filings, so you're applying to employers who have already sponsored the occupation code, not ones who may balk at the paperwork.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job title and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer to confirm the posted salary meets the Level I through Level IV threshold for your market.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment for STEM-adjacent roles
If your research role sits under a STEM-designated SOC code and you're on OPT, your employer must be E-Verify enrolled. Check enrollment status during the offer stage, not after you've signed.
Request cap-exempt sponsorship if the employer qualifies
Universities, nonprofits affiliated with higher education, and government research organizations are cap-exempt. A Research Analyst role at a qualifying institution lets your employer file any time of year, bypassing the April lottery entirely.
Get written clarity on premium processing before the lottery
Standard H-1B adjudication can stretch beyond six months. Ask employers whether they'll elect premium processing at filing so you know your expected start-date window before committing to resign from your current role.
H-1B Visa Research Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Research Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific related field such as economics, statistics, social sciences, or data science. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field are riskier to sponsor because USCIS may challenge the specialty occupation requirement. Your employer's job description should name the specific degree field required, not just a general preference.
How do I find employers who have sponsored Research Analyst H-1B visas before?
Migrate Mate surfaces Research Analyst roles filtered by verified DOL LCA filing history, so every listing you see represents an employer who has already navigated the sponsorship process for this occupation. Employers with prior LCA certifications for the same SOC code are far less likely to withdraw an offer when they see the actual paperwork involved.
What happens to my H-1B petition if the research project I was hired for ends early?
Your H-1B status is tied to the employer of record, not the specific project. If the project ends but the employer retains you in a comparable Research Analyst role, your status is unaffected. If the employer terminates your position, you have a 60-day grace period under USCIS rules to find a new sponsoring employer, change status, or depart the U.S.
Can a government or university research lab sponsor me for an H-1B without going through the lottery?
Yes. Institutions of higher education, affiliated nonprofits, and government research organizations are cap-exempt under USCIS rules, meaning they can file an H-1B petition any time of year and bypass the 85,000-slot annual lottery. Research analyst positions at federal agencies, national labs, and accredited universities frequently fall into this category and are worth prioritizing in your job search.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement affect Research Analyst offers?
Before filing the LCA, your employer must certify that your offered salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your specific job title, experience level, and work location. You can cross-check the applicable wage using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer. If the salary is below the prevailing wage threshold for your level, the LCA will be rejected and the H-1B petition cannot proceed.