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Research Fellow/Molecular Medicine

Employer
Mayo
Location
Rochester, Minnesota
Salary
DOE
Closing date
Dec 10, 2021

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Discipline
Life Sciences, Molecular Biology
Position Type
Full Time
Job Type
Faculty
Organization Type
Academia

Job Details

The Research shield at Mayo Clinic is committed to creating a diverse environment and recognizes that diverse research teams make better decisions, are more equipped to solve complex problems and adapt to change, and produce better outcomes. That diversity is about opening up to unconventional ideas that create better outcomes, while recognizing colleagues' unique contributions. Become part of the legacy that embraces these differences and enables us to provide the best care to patients from all over the world.

Mayo Clinic offers a variety of employee benefits. For additional information please visit Mayo Clinic Benefits. Eligibility may vary.

The Department of Molecular Medicine/Oncology is seeking a postdoctoral Research Fellow. This one-year renewable position is focusing on the study of oncolytic viruses and interactions with the immune system, with a special emphasis on immuno virotherapy and clinical translation of novel approaches. The ideal candidate should have a Ph.D. or M.D. with significant laboratory experience and several first author publications and have demonstrated excellence in written communication. You should be highly motivated and can work both independently and as part of a team. Previous experience in immunology or immunotherapy research is required. Experience in virology and animal models of tumorigenesis is desired.

Achieve more with the nation’s top hospital (U.S. News & World Report, 2021-2022), ranked No. 1 in more specialties than any other care provider. Joining Mayo Clinic means working at the heart of an integrated, multidisciplinary academic medical center with comprehensive programs in medical research and education that span across three group practice sites. It’s also the opportunity to support a vibrant research enterprise, with programs in clinical, basic and population sciences. In 2020, the institution received nearly $930 million in research funding, including nearly 600 million in extramural research awards. Being a part of Mayo Clinic’s large institution allows for sustained intramural funding, capital equipment funding, technical and computational resources, and exceptional benefits.

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. 

The following is required for completeness of application:

     * Current curriculum vitae with bibliography

     * Proof of doctoral degree (copy of diploma or final transcript with English translation, if applicable) or a letter from your university's Registrar office indicating you have fulfilled all doctoral program requirements and are eligible to graduate.

       Please also be prepared that you may be asked to provide three letters of recommendation to the hiring PI prior to an interview.

Must have a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in a field deemed relevant by the program. Research Fellow is appropriate for individuals who have completed no more than one prior postdoctoral fellowship, at Mayo Clinic or elsewhere.

  Mayo Clinic is located in the heart of downtown Rochester, Minnesota, a vibrant, friendly city that provides a highly livable environment for more than 34,000 Mayo staff and students. The city is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States because of its affordable cost of living, healthy lifestyle, excellent school systems and exceptionally high quality of life.

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Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider by U.S. News & World Report. We have a vast array of opportunities ranging from Nursing, Clinical, to Finance, IT, Administrative, Research and Support Services to name a few. Across all locations, you’ll find career opportunities that support diversity, equity and inclusion. At Mayo Clinic, we invest in you with opportunities for growth and development and our benefits and compensation package are highly competitive. We invite you to be a part of our team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career!  

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