J-1 Visa Research Data Scientist Jobs
Research Data Scientist roles in the U.S. are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Research Scholar or Specialist program category. A State Department-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019, while the university, research institute, or private lab where you work serves as your host. No lottery, no annual cap.
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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 J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Research Data Scientist
Align your CV to U.S. research standards
Reformat your CV to highlight peer-reviewed publications, datasets you've built or maintained, and software tools you've deployed. U.S. research hosts evaluate Research Scholar applicants on demonstrable output, not just academic credentials or job titles.
Distinguish Research Scholar from Specialist category
If you hold a doctorate and plan to conduct original research, you likely qualify as a Research Scholar. If your role is more applied or advisory without a primary research mandate, the Specialist category may apply. The host institution and designated sponsor determine which fits.
Target hosts with existing designated sponsor relationships
Universities, national laboratories, and research institutes that already work with sponsors like IIE or Cultural Vistas can move faster on your DS-2019. Hosts without an established sponsor relationship add weeks of setup before your program can begin.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned data science roles
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers and research institutions actively seeking international Research Data Scientists. Filtering by J-1 visa compatibility saves you from applying to roles where hosts have no experience navigating the DS-2019 process.
Confirm the 2-year home residency requirement early
Research Scholar participants from certain countries, or those funded by their home government, may be subject to a two-year home residency requirement before changing to most other visa statuses. Clarify your situation with the designated sponsor before accepting any host offer.
Verify your training plan covers your actual work scope
The DS-7002 training plan must accurately reflect the data science methods, tools, and research activities you'll perform. If your day-to-day work expands beyond what the plan describes, your designated sponsor must amend it before you begin those activities.
Research Data Scientist J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Research Data Scientist role?
Most Research Data Scientists qualify under the Research Scholar category if they hold a degree and will conduct original research at a U.S. university, institute, or lab. The Specialist category applies when the role is advisory or applied rather than research-focused. Current graduate students may use the Intern category for shorter, training-oriented placements. Your designated sponsor makes the final determination based on your qualifications and the host's program description.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a research data science position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as IIE, Cultural Vistas, or a university's own exchange office. This organization issues your DS-2019 and monitors program compliance. The research lab, company, or university where you work is your host, not your sponsor. The distinction matters because your legal obligations run to the designated sponsor, not your day-to-day employer.
How do I find U.S. research institutions open to J-1 data scientists?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Research Data Scientist roles at employers familiar with J-1 program requirements. Many host institutions have existing relationships with designated sponsors, which shortens the DS-2019 issuance timeline significantly. Targeting employers with prior J-1 hosting experience reduces the risk of delays caused by administrative setup on the host side.
Does the J-1 Research Scholar category carry a two-year home residency requirement?
It can, depending on your country of nationality, your country of last legal permanent residence, and whether your research is funded by a government program. If the requirement applies, you must return home for two years before switching to H-1B visa, L-1 visa, or applying for a green card. Ask your designated sponsor to review your specific situation before you finalize any host offer, since waiver options exist but take time to process.
Can a private tech company host a J-1 Research Data Scientist, or is this only for universities?
Private companies can serve as J-1 hosts for Research Scholar and Specialist programs, provided a State Department-designated sponsor agrees to administer the program for that placement. Many research-intensive companies in biotech, finance, and technology have successfully hosted J-1 exchange visitors. The host company doesn't need to be a designated sponsor itself, but it must meet the sponsor's eligibility criteria and sign a formal hosting agreement.