Job Description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and  comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. You’ll thrive in an environment that supports innovation, is committed to ending racism and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides the resources you need to succeed.

Responsibilities

A wet lab-based Research Fellow position is now available with Dr. Ming-Fen Ho.  This postdoctoral fellow position will lead a project on human iPSC-based disease modeling and therapeutic development for neuropsychiatric disorders such as opioid use disorder. Dr. Ho will provide training for iPSC generation and maintenance, and lab techniques for functional genomic studies. Applying for postdoctoral fellowship and participating in grant applications are encouraged.

This Research Fellow will be responsible for:

• Routine cell culture for iPSCs and brain organoids (i.e. these cells require renew culture media daily)
• Using the data generated from the scRNA-seq and generating hypotheses and testing in the lab
• Working closely with Dr. Ho for this grant to pursue the function and mechanisms of genes and pathways identified in the course of this project
• Having their own projects and building their bibliography during their postdoctoral training

This Research Fellow position will require knowledge of laboratory-based research often obtained from a postdoctoral program.

A Research Fellow at Mayo Clinic is a temporary position intended to provide training and education in research. Individuals will train in the research program of a Mayo Clinic principal investigator. Qualified individuals will demonstrate the potential for research as evidenced by their training and peer-reviewed publications and should become competitive for national research grants. Proof of English proficiency is required for J-1 Short-Term Scholars, Research Scholars, Professors, Specialists, and Student Interns sponsored by Mayo Clinic.

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

Experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives.  Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

Recruiter

Katrina Frutiger

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work,

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