Research Fellow - DMLP
Company: Mayo Clinic
Location: Stewartville
Posted on: November 24, 2022
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Job Description:
Why Mayo Clinic
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.
Position description
A postdoctoral appointment is available in the laboratory of Dr.
Fergus Couch in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
at Mayo Clinic. The laboratory focuses on the molecular
characterization of mutations that predispose to breast cancer
using state-of-the-art approaches including CRISPR-based targeted
mutagenesis of model systems, DNA damage repair and drug response
assays, high-throughput sequencing, and cell and molecular biology
techniques. An opportunity exists for a motivated individual to
lead studies of breast cancer genes and to participate in
collaborative projects involving consortia.
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:
Qualifications
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.
Additional qualifications
Preferred applicants will have a Ph.D. in cancer and/or molecular
biology, good written and oral communication skills, and be able to
work independently. The selected candidate will be expected to lead
projects, generate and analyze data, write manuscripts for
publication in scientific journals, present data at annual
scientific conferences, and assist with grant writing.
Applicants should submit a letter of interest along with a current
curriculum vitae and bibliography and three contacts for
references.
Benefits eligible
Yes
Schedule
Full Time
Site description
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.
Recruiter
Victoria Esteves
EOE
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.
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