• Research Fellow-Hematology

    Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN)


    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 (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/benefits/) – 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

    A post-doctoral research fellow position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Mithun Shah in the Division of Hematology at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. The lab focuses on therapeutics of myeloid leukemia, specifically TP53-mutated myelodysplastic syndrome (AML) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML). TP53-mutated leukemia a highly aggressive blood cancer with no standard treatment. Our goal is to find safe and effective treatments that can next be tested in clinical trials. You will interact with another postdoctoral researcher and a technician working on the same project. **Requirements:** Ph.D. in biological sciences with wet laboratory experience is required. The bulk of the work will consist of screening of compound library against cell lines and patient samples to identify lead compounds. Lead compounds will undergo extensive transcriptome/kinome characterization and in vivo testing. Familiarity with standard DNA, RNA, protein biology techniques as well as cell viability, apoptosis, and colony forming assay is highly desirable.

    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.

     

    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

     

    80

     

    Schedule Details

     

    M-F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

     

    Weekend Schedule

     

    Rarely as needed

     

    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. (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations)

     

    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" (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf) 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

     

    Kara Schott

    Equal opportunity

    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.