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USC Market Title Data and Statistical Analyst
Business Title (Internal Title) Data and Statistical Analyst
Campus Columbia
Work County Richland
College/Division College of Arts and Sciences
Department CAS Psychology
Anticipated Hiring Range $58,000
Location of Vacancy Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37.5
Work Schedule
* Standard schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with one hour for lunch.
* Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Type of Staff Position Staff Research Grant (SRGP)
Basis 12 months
Job Search Category Other Professional
About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Benefits for Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Are Indicated Below
The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about UofSC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
South Carolina Retirement Yes
State Insurance Programs Yes
Annual Leave Yes
Sick Leave Yes
Advertised Job Summary
To ensure the ESD Lab remains on track with the five-year NIH grant timeline, a dedicated Data and Statistical Analyst is required to manage the critical transition from raw data to high-impact results. This role is essential for bypassing the technical backlogs that often delay papers and reports. Working closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) and Research Associates, the analyst will provide the specialized computational support needed to execute machine learning (ML) aims, handling large, complex datasets that exceed the capacity of general staff. By integrating daily data cleaning with advanced modeling, this position directly helps the team meet grant milestones and ensures the lab stays in constant compliance with modern NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) standards.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Preferred Qualifications
* Technical Expertise: Proficiency in R or Python for longitudinal modeling (e.g., Latent Growth Curve Modeling or Mixed-Effects models) to track developmental changes over 36 months.
* Machine Learning: Experience applying ML to heterogeneous datasets (e.g., combining behavioral scores, clinical observations, and environmental variables) to predict diagnostic outcomes.
* Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with standard autism assessments (e.g., ADOS-2, M-CHAT, Mullen Scales) and the unique challenges of “noisy” behavioral data in infants and toddlers.
* NIH Compliance: Expertise in formatting and uploading data to the National Database for Autism Research (NDA), which has specific, rigorous requirements for every six-month data submission cycle.
* Data Cleaning: Specialized skills in handling missing data and attrition, which are common in 3-year longitudinal studies with families and young children.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
* Advanced Programming: Expert-level proficiency in R (Tidyverse, lme4) or Python (Pandas, Scikit-learn) for reproducible data pipelines.
* Trajectory Modeling: Ability to perform growth curve analysis, mixed-effects modeling, and latent class growth analysis to track development over 36 months.
* Machine Learning Implementation: Skill in building and validating models (e.g., Random Forests, XGBoost, Clustering) to identify early risk factors for autism.
* Data Harmonization: Expertise in cleaning and merging multi-source data (e.g. behavioral scores, environmental exposures, and medical records).
* Data Visualization: Ability to create clear, publication-ready visuals that “translate” complex ML findings for the PI and research team.
Job Duties
Machine Learning Pipeline Development & Execution
Essential Function: Build, test, and deploy supervised and unsupervised ML models (e.g., Random Forests, XGBoost, or Clustering) using R or Python to identify early autism risk markers. Perform feature engineering, cross-validation, and sensitivity analyses on high-dimensional infant datasets to meet specific RO1 grant aims.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 30
Analytical Strategy & Manuscript Dissemination
Essential Function: Collaborate with the PI and Research Associates to translate research questions into formal statistical plans. Execute longitudinal analyses (e.g., mixed-effects modeling, latent growth curves), generate publication-quality data visualizations, and draft technical methodology and results sections for peer-reviewed journals.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 25
Programming Novel Data Collection & Integration Tools
Essential Function: Design and program custom digital tools and APIs (e.g., Datayu JavaScript, RedCap hooks, MatLab pulls, or mobile-syncing scripts) to automate the capture of behavioral and environmental data. Ensure new data collection streams are scalable, validated for accuracy, and integrated directly into the lab’s primary longitudinal database.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 20
Automated Data Cleaning & Trajectory Harmonization
Essential Function: Author reproducible scripts to clean, merge, and de-identify multi-source data across three years of infant development. Implement complex data-wrangling procedures to handle non-random attrition, perform multiple imputations for missing values, and harmonize phenotypic scores from diverse clinical assessments.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 15
Technical Leadership & Peer Consultation
Essential Function: Serve as the technical lead for the data team, providing expert troubleshooting for code errors and model convergence issues. Advise the PI and Research Associates on the computational feasibility of new hypotheses and maintain version control (Git) to ensure research reproducibility across the lab.
Essential Function
Percentage of Time 5
Data Infrastructure & HIPAA Security Management
Essential Function: Manage the secure storage, backup, and access permissions for the longitudinal autism dataset in compliance with HIPAA and institutional ethics standards. Document all data transformations and maintain the “master” data dictionary to ensure the long-term integrity of the 0–3 year old cohort information.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5
Position Attributes
Hazardous weather category Non-Essential
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing. No
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 05/16/2026
Position End Date 05/15/2029
Job Open Date 04/21/2026
Job Close Date 06/05/2026
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by June 5, 2026.
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Posting Number RTF00079PO26
USC Market Title Data and Statistical Analyst
Business Title (Internal Title) Data and Statistical Analyst
Campus Columbia
Work County Richland
College/Division College of Arts and Sciences
Department CAS Psychology
Anticipated Hiring Range $58,000
Location of Vacancy Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37.5
Work Schedule
* Standard schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with one hour for lunch.
* Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Type of Staff Position Staff Research Grant (SRGP)
Basis 12 months
Job Search Category Other Professional
About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Benefits for Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Are Indicated Below
The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about UofSC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
South Carolina Retirement Yes
State Insurance Programs Yes
Annual Leave Yes
Sick Leave Yes
Advertised Job Summary
To ensure the ESD Lab remains on track with the five-year NIH grant timeline, a dedicated Data and Statistical Analyst is required to manage the critical transition from raw data to high-impact results. This role is essential for bypassing the technical backlogs that often delay papers and reports. Working closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) and Research Associates, the analyst will provide the specialized computational support needed to execute machine learning (ML) aims, handling large, complex datasets that exceed the capacity of general staff. By integrating daily data cleaning with advanced modeling, this position directly helps the team meet grant milestones and ensures the lab stays in constant compliance with modern NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) standards.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Preferred Qualifications
* Technical Expertise: Proficiency in R or Python for longitudinal modeling (e.g., Latent Growth Curve Modeling or Mixed-Effects models) to track developmental changes over 36 months.
* Machine Learning: Experience applying ML to heterogeneous datasets (e.g., combining behavioral scores, clinical observations, and environmental variables) to predict diagnostic outcomes.
* Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with standard autism assessments (e.g., ADOS-2, M-CHAT, Mullen Scales) and the unique challenges of “noisy” behavioral data in infants and toddlers.
* NIH Compliance: Expertise in formatting and uploading data to the National Database for Autism Research (NDA), which has specific, rigorous requirements for every six-month data submission cycle.
* Data Cleaning: Specialized skills in handling missing data and attrition, which are common in 3-year longitudinal studies with families and young children.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
* Advanced Programming: Expert-level proficiency in R (Tidyverse, lme4) or Python (Pandas, Scikit-learn) for reproducible data pipelines.
* Trajectory Modeling: Ability to perform growth curve analysis, mixed-effects modeling, and latent class growth analysis to track development over 36 months.
* Machine Learning Implementation: Skill in building and validating models (e.g., Random Forests, XGBoost, Clustering) to identify early risk factors for autism.
* Data Harmonization: Expertise in cleaning and merging multi-source data (e.g. behavioral scores, environmental exposures, and medical records).
* Data Visualization: Ability to create clear, publication-ready visuals that “translate” complex ML findings for the PI and research team.
Job Duties
Machine Learning Pipeline Development & Execution
Essential Function: Build, test, and deploy supervised and unsupervised ML models (e.g., Random Forests, XGBoost, or Clustering) using R or Python to identify early autism risk markers. Perform feature engineering, cross-validation, and sensitivity analyses on high-dimensional infant datasets to meet specific RO1 grant aims.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 30
Analytical Strategy & Manuscript Dissemination
Essential Function: Collaborate with the PI and Research Associates to translate research questions into formal statistical plans. Execute longitudinal analyses (e.g., mixed-effects modeling, latent growth curves), generate publication-quality data visualizations, and draft technical methodology and results sections for peer-reviewed journals.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 25
Programming Novel Data Collection & Integration Tools
Essential Function: Design and program custom digital tools and APIs (e.g., Datayu JavaScript, RedCap hooks, MatLab pulls, or mobile-syncing scripts) to automate the capture of behavioral and environmental data. Ensure new data collection streams are scalable, validated for accuracy, and integrated directly into the lab’s primary longitudinal database.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 20
Automated Data Cleaning & Trajectory Harmonization
Essential Function: Author reproducible scripts to clean, merge, and de-identify multi-source data across three years of infant development. Implement complex data-wrangling procedures to handle non-random attrition, perform multiple imputations for missing values, and harmonize phenotypic scores from diverse clinical assessments.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 15
Technical Leadership & Peer Consultation
Essential Function: Serve as the technical lead for the data team, providing expert troubleshooting for code errors and model convergence issues. Advise the PI and Research Associates on the computational feasibility of new hypotheses and maintain version control (Git) to ensure research reproducibility across the lab.
Essential Function
Percentage of Time 5
Data Infrastructure & HIPAA Security Management
Essential Function: Manage the secure storage, backup, and access permissions for the longitudinal autism dataset in compliance with HIPAA and institutional ethics standards. Document all data transformations and maintain the “master” data dictionary to ensure the long-term integrity of the 0–3 year old cohort information.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5
Position Attributes
Hazardous weather category Non-Essential
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing. No
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 05/16/2026
Position End Date 05/15/2029
Job Open Date 04/21/2026
Job Close Date 06/05/2026
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by June 5, 2026.
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Statistical Analyst
Confirm your CIP code before applying
Degrees in statistics, applied mathematics, biostatistics, and data science typically carry qualifying STEM CIP codes, but your DSO must verify the exact code on your I-20. Check with your school before targeting roles, not after you have an offer.
Verify E-Verify enrollment before interviews
STEM OPT requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify at the time you file the I-983 training plan. Search the E-Verify employer search tool directly to confirm enrollment status before investing time in an interview process.
Build your I-983 training plan around measurable goals
Statistical Analyst roles must show a clear relationship between your daily work and your STEM degree. Document specific skills like regression modeling, data pipeline development, or predictive analytics in your I-983 learning objectives so your DSO can approve it without revisions.
Target employers with active PERM and LCA filings
Employers who file Labor Condition Applications for statistical and quantitative roles have established HR processes for work-authorized candidates. Use the OFLC Wage Search to identify companies filing for Statistical Analyst positions, then prioritize those in your outreach.
Use Migrate Mate to find E-Verify-enrolled employers
Migrate Mate filters Statistical Analyst postings to show only employers enrolled in E-Verify, saving you from discovering the compliance gap after an offer is on the table. Search by role and location to see which companies are already set up to hire STEM OPT students.
Negotiate your start date around STEM OPT approval timelines
USCIS recommends filing the STEM OPT extension application at least 90 days before your initial OPT expires. Get your offer letter signed early enough to give your DSO time to issue the updated I-20 before you file, or your start date could slip.
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Does a Statistical Analyst role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in a qualifying STEM field such as statistics, applied mathematics, biostatistics, operations research, or data science, and your I-20 lists a qualifying CIP code. The role itself must also involve direct application of your STEM degree, which statistical analysis roles typically satisfy. Your DSO confirms eligibility based on your specific degree and CIP code, not the job title alone.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my employer for STEM OPT?
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify at both the federal and site level where you will physically work. Enrollment at a company's headquarters does not automatically cover a satellite office. Confirm the specific worksite is enrolled using the E-Verify employer search before your I-983 training plan is submitted, because STEM OPT authorization is invalid if the employing site is not covered. Migrate Mate surfaces E-Verify enrollment status for Statistical Analyst postings so you can filter before applying.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Statistical Analyst position?
The I-983 must describe how the role applies your STEM degree through specific, measurable learning objectives. For a Statistical Analyst, this means documenting work in areas like statistical modeling, experimental design, data pipeline development, or predictive analytics, tied to outcomes your employer will evaluate. Generic descriptions such as 'analyze data' are routinely rejected by DSOs. Your employer's supervisor signs off on the plan, so align the language with actual day-to-day responsibilities before submitting.
How does cap-gap protection affect a Statistical Analyst on STEM OPT?
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT expires and you are selected in the lottery, cap-gap protection automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year, even if your STEM OPT end date falls before then. You can continue working as a Statistical Analyst during this gap period without a new EAD. USCIS confirms cap-gap eligibility based on the petition receipt date, so your employer must file before your STEM OPT authorization ends.
Which STEM degrees support a Statistical Analyst STEM OPT extension?
Statistics (CIP 27.0501), applied mathematics (CIP 27.0301), biostatistics (CIP 26.1102), operations research (CIP 27.0304), and data science (CIP 11.0401) are among the most common qualifying degrees for Statistical Analyst roles. Computer science and engineering degrees can also qualify depending on the specific CIP code on your I-20. Use O*NET to review the knowledge domains listed for Statistical Analysts and match them to your degree field when making the case to your DSO.
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