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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
A Research Fellow position is now available in the Neuroregeneration and Neurorehabilitation Laboratory under the mentorship of Dr. Isobel Scarisbrick. Our team is integrated with the Mayo Clinic Center for Biotherapeutics and the Center for Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Neurology. Our research focuses on fundamental mechanisms of neural repair and intersects molecular and systems neuroscience with an eye towards translational significance. The research is funded by grants from the National Institutes of Health, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, and the Minnesota State SCI and TBI Research Program. The PI is dedicated to the career advancement of each team member.
The successful candidate will perform research that:
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.
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
Requirements for completeness of application:
Cover letter summarizing interest and qualifications for the positionCurrent curriculum vitae with bibliographyProof 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 to provide three letters of recommendation to the hiring PI prior to an interview.
In addition to submitting the application and required materials via this posting on Mayo Clinic’s Careers website, qualified candidates should send a CV, a brief statement of interest including their qualifications, and contact details of at least three professional references to:
Isobel Scarisbrick, Ph.D.
Professor of Physical Medicine
Mayo Clinic Rochester
Email: scarisbrick.isobel@mayo.edu
Qualifications
Must have a Ph.D. doctoral degree in a field deemed relevant by the program and be within 3 years of completing their PhD doctoral degree. Research Fellow is appropriate for individuals who have completed no more than one prior postdoctoral fellowship, at Mayo Clinic or elsewhere.
Eligible candidates will have:
A Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology and/or Immunology (but other degree emphasis may be considered)Strong skills in molecular and cell biology techniques, animal handling, primary cultures, iPSC neural stem cell technologies, and quantitative analysisExperience working with murine genetic modelsWorking knowledge of models of neural injury and regenerationHigh quality research publicationsA competitive desire to apply for National research grants to advance careerWillingness to lead independent research projects and to participate in team centered research studies
Regardless of Ph.D. degree emphasis, experience in neuroscience would be considered an asset, as would a particular interest in neural regeneration.
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.
Exemption Status
Exempt
Compensation Detail
$64,079.00 - $74,963.00 / year; Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.
Benefits Eligible
No
Schedule
Full Time
Hours/Pay Period
80
Schedule Details
Weekdays - Monday through Friday
International Assignment
No
Site Description
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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
Victoria Knight