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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 H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Statistical Analyst
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree directly relates to statistical analysis. A mathematics or statistics degree maps cleanly. If yours is adjacent, economics or computer science, document how your coursework covered statistical theory and applied methods.
Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and location. Pull the Level I through Level IV wage tiers from OFLC Wage Search before your offer conversation so you know the floor.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Statistical Analyst roles by employers with verified H-1B LCA filings. This cuts out companies that list roles without a real sponsorship pathway and focuses your applications where petitions are actually filed.
Check O*NET before your RFE response
If USCIS issues an RFE questioning specialty occupation status, the O*NET occupation profile for Statistical Analysts documents the degree requirements and job zone classification that support your petition. Reference it explicitly in your response.
Ask about cap-exempt employer eligibility
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt H-1B employers. Statistical Analyst roles at these organizations can be filed any time of year, bypassing the April lottery window entirely.
Clarify the LCA location before accepting remote work
If your Statistical Analyst role is fully remote, your employer must file the LCA listing all worksite locations. Working from a state not listed on the certified LCA creates compliance exposure. Confirm the LCA covers your actual work address before signing.
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Find Statistical Analyst JobsStatistical Analyst H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Statistical Analyst role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Statistical Analyst positions fall under SOC code 15-2041 and are recognized as specialty occupations by USCIS because they normally require at least a bachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics, or a directly related quantitative field. The key is demonstrating that your specific role requires that degree, a generic data role with statistical duties may face more scrutiny than a position explicitly scoped to statistical modeling or inference.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Statistical Analysts?
Federal contractors, financial services firms, insurance companies, pharmaceutical and biotech employers, and large technology companies are among the most consistent H-1B sponsors for Statistical Analyst roles. Government agencies and universities that qualify as cap-exempt employers also hire frequently in this occupation. You can browse verified H-1B sponsoring employers for this role on Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL LCA filing history by occupation.
Can I use my OPT period to transition into an H-1B as a Statistical Analyst?
Yes, and STEM OPT makes this more manageable. Statistical Analysis qualifies under CIP codes in mathematics and statistics, making you eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree program is on the STEM designated degree list. That gives you up to three years of OPT work authorization, covering multiple H-1B lottery cycles. Your employer must be E-Verify enrolled to sponsor the STEM extension.
What happens to my H-1B petition if I switch from a statistical analyst role to a data scientist role at the same employer?
A material change in job duties, title, or SOC code typically requires your employer to file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS before you begin the new role. Moving from Statistical Analyst to Data Scientist may involve a different SOC code and a new LCA at the prevailing wage for that classification. Failing to file an amendment before the role change creates status compliance risk.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Statistical Analyst H-1B petitions?
Your employer's LCA must certify a salary at or above the DOL prevailing wage for the Statistical Analysts SOC code in your work location. The DOL uses four wage levels tied to experience and complexity. Entry-level positions are typically set at Level I or II. If your offered salary falls below the certified wage level for your actual duties, the LCA can be challenged, which jeopardizes the petition. Use OFLC Wage Search to check current figures for your metro area.
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