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Data Science Engineers qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty as Computer Systems Analysts, one of the 63 designated TN occupations. Canadian citizens can secure status at the port of entry the same day. Mexican citizens apply through a U.S. consulate. Employers file no I-129 petition and face no lottery.
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The Peter O’Donnell Jr. School of Public Health (OSPH) at UT Southwestern Medical Center invites applications and nominations for tenure-accruing/tenure-track faculty positions at the Associate Professor or Professor level for investigators with expertise in clinical informatics, learning health systems, health data science, clinical decision support, implementation science, real-world evidence generation, AI-enabled healthcare innovation, or related disciplines.
This is an exceptional opportunity to build and lead a nationally visible research program at the intersection of clinical care, data science, digital innovation, and health system transformation. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to develop, implement, and evaluate informatics interventions in partnership with one of the nation’s leading academic health systems and its affiliated care delivery organizations.
The successful candidate will hold a primary appointment in the Department of Health Data Science and Biostatistics within the O’Donnell School of Public Health and will play a leadership role within the Clinical Informatics Center (CIC), a newly established enterprise-wide center focused on advancing learning health systems, clinical decision support, AI implementation, digital health innovation, and data-driven care improvement.
The position offers a unique environment in which research, operations, and education are intentionally aligned. Faculty benefit from direct access to operational informatics teams, enterprise data resources, Epic-based clinical decision support infrastructure, CTSA-supported research programs, and partnerships spanning UT Southwestern, Parkland Health, Children’s Health, Texas Health Resources, and the North Texas VA. These partnerships provide unparalleled opportunities to generate evidence from real-world healthcare delivery and rapidly translate discoveries into practice.
Candidates may pursue a broad range of scholarly interests, including but not limited to:
- Learning Health Systems
- Clinical decision support and workflow-integrated interventions
- AI and machine learning in healthcare
- Knowledge representation, biomedical ontologies, and computable biomedical knowledge
- Pharmacovigilance, medication safety, and real-world evidence
- Health data standards, interoperability, and FHIR-enabled innovation
- Predictive analytics and clinical risk modeling
- Digital health and healthcare transformation
- Evaluation of health system interventions and implementation strategies
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Develop and sustain a nationally recognized, externally funded research program
- Provide scientific leadership for learning health system and clinical informatics initiatives
- Collaborate with operational leaders to evaluate and improve digital interventions deployed in clinical practice
- Foster interdisciplinary collaborations across public health, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and health system operations
- Mentor graduate students, fellows, and junior faculty
- Contribute to the continued growth of educational programs in health informatics, health data science, and learning health systems
- Participate in strategic initiatives that strengthen UT Southwestern’s national leadership in clinical informatics and health system innovation
This position is particularly well suited for investigators who are motivated by the opportunity to conduct rigorous, high-impact research embedded within healthcare delivery systems and who seek to build programs that bridge discovery, implementation, and measurable improvements in patient care.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD, ScD, DrPH, or equivalent research doctoral degree in health informatics or health data science
- Demonstrated ability to conduct scholarly research and capacity to obtain peer-reviewed funding
- Ability to mentor pre- and post-doctoral students and capacity for teaching excellence at the graduate level
- Ability to collaborate closely and effectively with other members of multidisciplinary research teams
- Desire to partner with healthcare systems, public health agencies, and/or community organizations
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
INTRODUCTION
The Peter O’Donnell Jr. School of Public Health (OSPH) at UT Southwestern Medical Center invites applications and nominations for tenure-accruing/tenure-track faculty positions at the Associate Professor or Professor level for investigators with expertise in clinical informatics, learning health systems, health data science, clinical decision support, implementation science, real-world evidence generation, AI-enabled healthcare innovation, or related disciplines.
This is an exceptional opportunity to build and lead a nationally visible research program at the intersection of clinical care, data science, digital innovation, and health system transformation. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to develop, implement, and evaluate informatics interventions in partnership with one of the nation’s leading academic health systems and its affiliated care delivery organizations.
The successful candidate will hold a primary appointment in the Department of Health Data Science and Biostatistics within the O’Donnell School of Public Health and will play a leadership role within the Clinical Informatics Center (CIC), a newly established enterprise-wide center focused on advancing learning health systems, clinical decision support, AI implementation, digital health innovation, and data-driven care improvement.
The position offers a unique environment in which research, operations, and education are intentionally aligned. Faculty benefit from direct access to operational informatics teams, enterprise data resources, Epic-based clinical decision support infrastructure, CTSA-supported research programs, and partnerships spanning UT Southwestern, Parkland Health, Children’s Health, Texas Health Resources, and the North Texas VA. These partnerships provide unparalleled opportunities to generate evidence from real-world healthcare delivery and rapidly translate discoveries into practice.
Candidates may pursue a broad range of scholarly interests, including but not limited to:
- Learning Health Systems
- Clinical decision support and workflow-integrated interventions
- AI and machine learning in healthcare
- Knowledge representation, biomedical ontologies, and computable biomedical knowledge
- Pharmacovigilance, medication safety, and real-world evidence
- Health data standards, interoperability, and FHIR-enabled innovation
- Predictive analytics and clinical risk modeling
- Digital health and healthcare transformation
- Evaluation of health system interventions and implementation strategies
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Develop and sustain a nationally recognized, externally funded research program
- Provide scientific leadership for learning health system and clinical informatics initiatives
- Collaborate with operational leaders to evaluate and improve digital interventions deployed in clinical practice
- Foster interdisciplinary collaborations across public health, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and health system operations
- Mentor graduate students, fellows, and junior faculty
- Contribute to the continued growth of educational programs in health informatics, health data science, and learning health systems
- Participate in strategic initiatives that strengthen UT Southwestern’s national leadership in clinical informatics and health system innovation
This position is particularly well suited for investigators who are motivated by the opportunity to conduct rigorous, high-impact research embedded within healthcare delivery systems and who seek to build programs that bridge discovery, implementation, and measurable improvements in patient care.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD, ScD, DrPH, or equivalent research doctoral degree in health informatics or health data science
- Demonstrated ability to conduct scholarly research and capacity to obtain peer-reviewed funding
- Ability to mentor pre- and post-doctoral students and capacity for teaching excellence at the graduate level
- Ability to collaborate closely and effectively with other members of multidisciplinary research teams
- Desire to partner with healthcare systems, public health agencies, and/or community organizations
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Data Science Engineer
Align your credentials to the right TN category
Data Science Engineer roles must fit an approved TN visa occupation like Computer Systems Analyst or Engineer. Your degree field needs to match the category you claim, so confirm that alignment before applying to any role.
Target employers with recent visa filing experience
Employers with recent visa filings for technical roles demonstrate experience navigating work visa requirements. That sponsorship experience signals they're equipped to handle the TN visa process smoothly—particularly since TN sponsorship involves a straightforward support letter and port-of-entry presentation (for Canadians) or consulate application (for Mexicans), with no Labor Department involvement.
Get your employer to write a precise support letter
CBP officers at the port of entry review your employer's support letter on the spot. The letter must describe your duties as a Computer Systems Analyst specifically, not just list your job title. Vague descriptions cause denials.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers fast
Searching broadly wastes time when most postings don't specify TN sponsorship. Migrate Mate surfaces Data Science Engineer roles from employers with documented visa sponsorship history, so you're targeting the right companies from the start.
Prepare credential equivalency documentation as a Mexican national
Mexican nationals applying at a U.S. consulate must show their degree meets U.S. equivalency standards. If your bachelor's was earned outside the USMCA zone or in a non-engineering field, get a credential evaluation from a NACES-recognized agency before your interview.
Negotiate TN renewal terms before signing your offer
TN status is granted in three-year increments with no cap on renewals. Before you accept an offer, confirm whether your employer will sponsor renewals and who covers filing costs, since those terms aren't standardized across employers.
Data Science Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Science Engineer role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, if the position maps to an approved USMCA occupation. Most Data Science Engineer roles qualify under Computer Systems Analyst, which covers systems design, data architecture, and analytical modeling work. The duties listed in your offer letter must reflect that occupational definition. A mismatch between your title and your actual responsibilities is the most common reason CBP officers push back at the border.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for Data Science Engineer roles?
TN has no annual lottery and no numerical cap for Canadian citizens, so you can start working as soon as CBP approves your application at the port of entry, often the same day. H-1B visa requires your employer to enter a lottery in April with a roughly 25% selection rate and a six-month wait before you can work. For Mexican nationals, TN has a 5,500-per-year allocation, but consular processing is still far faster than H-1B.
What documents does my employer need to prepare for my TN application?
Your employer must provide a detailed support letter on company letterhead stating your job title, duties, salary, and the specific TN occupation category you qualify under. They also need to confirm you hold a qualifying degree. Unlike H-1B, the employer does not file a petition with USCIS. Canadian citizens present these documents directly to a CBP officer at any land border or pre-clearance airport.
Where can I find Data Science Engineer jobs that explicitly support TN visa sponsorship?
Most standard job postings don't distinguish TN sponsorship from H-1B or OPT sponsorship, which makes filtering difficult. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search, surfacing roles from employers with verified visa sponsorship history so Canadian and Mexican professionals can identify relevant Data Science Engineer opportunities without sifting through postings that won't move forward on TN status.
Can I switch employers while on TN status as a Data Science Engineer?
Yes, but your TN status is tied to your current employer. When you accept a new offer, you need a new TN approval before starting work with the new company. Canadian citizens can get this processed at the port of entry the same day. Mexican nationals need to schedule a new consular appointment. There's no portability provision the way H-1B has under AC21, so timing your transition carefully matters.