RA position, 50% appointment 
Tuition benefits included

The Division of Epidemiology and Community Health 
(University of Minnesota School of Public Health) 
is seeking a masters- or doctoral-level student to 
fill an RA position for the Fall 2009 semester, 
with the possibility of continuing through Spring 
2010. The position will involve working with 
genetic study of venous thrombosis and related 
biomarkers. Incoming and current students are 
eligible for this position. 

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: 
• Analyzing genetic variants with discrete and 
quantitative outcomes;
• Generation of report formats (for example tables) 
for summarizing analysis output;
• Conducting literature reviews;
• Conducting genetic data mining by using 
bioinformatics tools;
• Participating in publications.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Familiarity with data analysis and ability to 
manage large datasets;
• Knowledge of genetics would be preferred but not 
required;
• Experience working with SAS;
• Experience in manipulating files on UNIX systems;
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational 
skills;
• Ability to learn new statistical programs;
• Ability to keep data strictly confidential;
• A strong work ethic and enthusiastic attitude; and
• Interest and/or experience in genetic 
epidemiological research.


TO APPLY:
Interested students should send a cover letter and 
resume via email to-

Weihong Tang, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor
Division of Epidemiology & Community Health
University of Minnesota

tang0097@umn.edu