Research Fellow-Hematology Position Available In Monroe, New York

Job Description:

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any othercare provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we worktogether to put the needs of the patient first, we are alsodedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensationand https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/benefits/ – to take care of you andyour family, now and in the future. And with continuing educationand advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long,successful career with Mayo Clinic. You’ll thrive in an environmentthat supports innovation, is committed to ending racism andsupporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides theresources you need to succeed. Benefits Highlights •

Medical:

Multiple plan options. •

Dental:

Delta Dental or reimbursementaccount for flexible coverage. •

Vision:

Affordable plan withnational network. •

Pre-Tax Savings:

HSA and FSAs for eligibleexpenses. •

Retirement:

Competitive retirement package to secureyour future. Responsibilities A post-doctoral research fellowposition is available in the laboratory of Dr. Mithun Shah in theDivision of Hematology at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. Thelab focuses on therapeutics of myeloid leukemia, specificallyTP53-mutated myelodysplastic syndrome (AML) and acute myeloidleukemia (AML). TP53-mutated leukemia a highly aggressive bloodcancer with no standard treatment. Our goal is to find safe andeffective treatments that can next be tested in clinical trials.

You will interact with another postdoctoral researcher and atechnician working on the same project.

Requirements:

Ph.D. inbiological sciences with wet laboratory experience is required. Thebulk of the work will consist of screening of compound libraryagainst cell lines and patient samples to identify lead compounds.

Lead compounds will undergo extensive transcriptome/kinomecharacterization and in vivo testing. Familiarity with standardDNA, 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 doctoraldegree in a field deemed relevant by the program. Research Fellowis appropriate for individuals who have completed no more than oneprior postdoctoral fellowship, at Mayo Clinic or elsewhere.