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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

The Department of Cardiovascular Medicine is seeking a highly motivated and mission-driven Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the community-engaged research team led by principal investigator, Dr. LaPrincess Brewer. The fellow will play a key role in advancing the FAITH! (Fostering African American Improvement in Total Health!) Emergency Preparedness Initiative, a project that provides culturally relevant resources to African American faith communities to help them build capacity for emergency response — including cardiac events, public health crises, severe weather, and other emergencies.

This position offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute to innovative, equity-focused preventive cardiology research using community-based participatory research (CBPR) . The fellow will work within a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, researchers, community partners, and other stakeholders as an integral member of the Brewer Collaboratory. They will also communicate directly with community members and study participants, and lead data analysis and manuscript efforts.

Primary Responsibilities

+ Lead and contribute to research activities related to the FAITH! Emergency Preparedness Initiative, including study design, implementation, data analysis, and dissemination.

+ Analyze existing quantitative and qualitative datasets and develop manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.

+ Assist in the preparation of grant proposals, progress reports, and conference presentations.

+ Collaborate with community partners, including faith leaders and organizations, to promote trust-based, culturally informed engagement.

+ Contribute to other community-based participatory research (CBPR) projects led by Dr. Brewer’s team, focused on developing digital health interventions and culturally tailored cardiovascular prevention strategies for African American communities.

+ Participate in regular mentoring meetings, seminars, and professional development opportunities to advance academic and leadership skills.

Please provide a one-page personal statement and a list of references.

Qualifications

**_Required_** :

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.

+ Demonstrated experience in community-engaged or health disparities research

+ Strong scientific writing skills, with evidence of first-author manuscripts, publications, or equivalent writing-intensive research experience.

+ Proficiency in data analysis (quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods).

+ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, particularly in multicultural and multidisciplinary settings.

**_Preferred_** :

+ Familiarity with community-based participatory research (CBPR) principles and approaches.

+ Experience working with African American faith-based or community organizations.

+ Background or interest in preventive cardiology, digital health, or emergency preparedness.

+ Experience in project management or coordination of multi-site or community-based research projects.

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

Primarily business hours Monday - Friday, with occasional evenings/weekends as needed. Hybrid position with expectations of at least 2-3 days per week on campus.

Weekend Schedule

Occasional weekend events due to nature of community engaged work

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.