Limited Tenure Data Science Analyst - Acosta Program
Mayo Clinic · Rochester, MN
$99,070–$148,616from the description
Jul 21, 2026
Rochester, MN
Jul 22, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A fixed-term (18-month) data science role focused on analyzing large, varied healthcare datasets to uncover patterns and build predictive models that can influence patient care. Day-to-day work spans machine learning, statistical modeling, and data mining, as well as translating findings into accessible insights for clinical and business stakeholders. Suits candidates with a background in an analytical field and hands-on experience developing models and working across multidisciplinary teams.
Mid level · 3+ years · Rochester, MN · Bachelor's required · Temporary
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How this req sits in the market our data
Roughly 360 people in MN plausibly meet what this posting asks for (data scientists). range 75–540
Applicant volume Moderate — A normal amount of company. The rare requirements below are what will separate a shortlisted application from the rest.
Most people in this occupation already list these. Still required — just not what gets you shortlisted.
What the occupation pays Median $131,632 (middle half $94,524–$164,448). This posting is about at that midpoint.
Estimated from BLS employment for this occupation and area, per-skill prevalence across our listing corpus, and published wage benchmarks — as of Jul 28, 2026. It is a model, not a headcount.
Why we read it this way (8)
The posting is for an 18-month fixed-term position ('Position is for 18 months from start date'), classified here as Temporary rather than FullTime despite the 'Full Time' schedule label, since it has a defined end date.
The minimum qualification is a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of experience; a Master's or PhD with 1 year is the preferred path. Degree requirement is set to Bachelor's as the hard minimum gate.
Total years minimum is set to 3, reflecting the Bachelor's-track minimum; the Master's/PhD track requires only 1 year but is framed as preferred.
The posting lists multiple Mayo Clinic campuses (Rochester MN, Phoenix/Scottsdale AZ, Jacksonville FL, and Midwest Health System sites) but does not specify which campus this role is at. Rochester, MN is used as the primary CBSA given it is Mayo Clinic's flagship and first-listed location.
Most skills (machine learning, deep learning, statistical modeling, neural networks, regression, decision trees, clustering, data mining, predictive modeling, data modeling) are drawn from the Qualifications/Requirements section with firm language ('demonstrated ability', 'required', 'expertise in') and are marked required. AI, pattern recognition, probability theory, and operations research appear in the Responsibilities narrative without firm gating language and are marked preferred.
Visa sponsorship is explicitly unavailable; candidates must be US citizens, permanent residents, refugees, or asylees.
Ignored 1 non-technology phrase(s) as skills (responsibilities/concepts, not named tools): predictive modeling.
Posting is for a temporary engagement — the market benchmarks below price full-time roles, so read the comp comparison with that in mind.
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