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.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

The Research Fellow will work in the laboratory of Dr. Minerva Carrasquillo, who is one of four co-principal investigators on the NIH-funded CLEAR-AD program focused on the identification of novel blood biomarkers and therapeutic targets for Alzheimer's disease. The Research Fellow should have formal training and a strong grasp of concepts in genomics, epigenetics, statistics, experience programming in R, and independently implementing bioinformatics tools commonly utilized in genomics studies. Responsibilities will include gathering, organizing, and analyzing multi-omics and exposome data from study participants included in the CLEAR-AD program, regularly communicating the progress of the data collection and analysis results with lab members and with internal and external collaborators, preparing and submitting manuscripts and grant proposals, and co-mentoring junior trainees. Active participation in monthly conference calls will be required and potentially travel to an annual conference to present the project's progress.

Qualifications 
Must have a Ph.D. in Neuroscience or related field at the time of the start date of the Research Fellowship. Candidates should have completed no more than one prior postdoctoral fellowship, at Mayo Clinic or elsewhere. Applicants should have experience leading research projects and should have contributed as first author to peer-reviewed publications.

If interested in joining our team, please provide the following:
1.    Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2.    Three letters of recommendation

For additional information, please contact Dr. Carrasquillo at carrasquillo.minerva@mayo.edu 
 

A Research Fellow position in Life Sciences (LS) will require knowledge of either clinical-based research or 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.

Qualifications

Must have a Ph.D. in Neuroscience or related field at the time of the start date of the Research Fellowship. Candidates should have completed no more than one prior postdoctoral fellowship, at Mayo Clinic or elsewhere. Applicants should have experience leading research projects and should have contributed as first author to peer-reviewed publications.

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

$64,079- $74,963/ year; Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

40

Schedule Details

Varies

Weekend Schedule

Varies

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.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" .  Mayo Clinic participates in  E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Amy Hoffman

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Traineeship, Flexible hours, Weekend work,

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