Cardiovascular Pharmacoepidemiology - Data Analyst

About the Job

The Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, seeks a graduate research assistant (25% time) to support cardiovascular pharmacoepidemiology research projects. The candidate would use administrative claims data, specifically MarketScan and the Medicare 20% sample. Projects may look at risk of developing cardiovascular disease, evaluate the comparative effectiveness and safety of pharmacotherapies, assess predictors of use of guideline-based care, etc. Topics of particular focus include understanding treatment practices and outcomes in rural areas, as well as the effects of contemporary drug therapies (e.g., GLP-1 RAs, SGLT2is) on cardiovascular disease outcomes. The graduate assistant will report to Dr. Pamela Lutsey, and the work will be conducted in-person at the West Bank Office Building (WBOB), Division of Epidemiology and Community Health located at 1300 South 2nd Street, Minneapolis, MN.

The assistantship is for fall semester (October 1, 2026 - January 13, 2027) but may be renewable. It carries an hourly stipend ($28.93 - $33.61 an hour, depending on qualifications) and benefits.

Work schedule in person at WBOB (West Bank Office Building) during regular business hours

Position is covered by the GLU-UE contract

Qualifications

Literature review, data analysis, writing scientific papers:

• Comprehensive review of the literature on a research topic (10%)
• Conduct quantitative data analysis (e.g., descriptive statistics, correlations, linear, logistic, and Cox regression) using SAS statistical software (40%)
• Maintain documentation of datasets and analyses (5%)
• Prepare tables and figures and writing up results for academic publications / presentations (40%)
• Other duties as assigned (5%)

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a registered graduate student at the University of Minnesota, and must maintain the minimum number of required credits
• Data analysis experience
• Good skills in writing scientific papers
• Understanding of threats to validity in epidemiologic studies, and how to mitigate them

Preferred Qualifications:

• Epidemiology graduate student (MPH or PhD)
• Working knowledge of a statistical software (SAS preferred)
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with faculty, staff, and students
• Experience conducting managing data files and conducting basic data analysis
• Prior roles that required attention to detail

About the Department

The University of Minnesota School of Public Health improves the health and wellbeing of populations and communities around the world by bringing innovative research, learning, and concrete actions to today's biggest health challenges. SPH includes four academic divisions and 29 internationally recognized centers and is home to roughly 1,025 students, 130 tenured/tenure-track and contract faculty, and 450 staff.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $28.93 - $31.35; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Please visit the Office of Student Health Benefits website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

Student workers are eligible to participate in the Student Health Benefit Plan, if they maintain 6 or more eligible course credits within a given semester. The same applies for Undergraduate Students, Graduate Assistants, Residents, Fellows and Interns.

Pay is every other Wednesday

Application Deadline: 9/29/26

How To Apply

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About University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nations most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023, 2025, 2026), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.