Research Fellow

• Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
• Xu lab Mayo Clinic
• 3.8 Rochester, MN Job Details Full-time $67,282
• $78,711 a year 19 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Vision insurance Opportunities for advancement Qualifications English Full Job Description 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

• 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 postdoctoral fellow position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Xiaolei Xu, Marriott Family Professor in Cardiovascular Research, Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Co-Director of the Cardiovascular Program, Robert and Arlene Kogod Center on Aging at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. The successful applicant will join a dynamic research team that leverages the powerful genetics of zebrafish and the African turquoise killifish to model human cardiovascular diseases, polycystic kidney disease (PKD), and cardiac aging. Our research aims to uncover the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying these conditions and to develop innovative therapeutic strategies. Applications are invited from candidates with a strong background in molecular biology, genetics, and/or animal models of human disease. Experience in cilia biology, cardiomyopathy, PKD, cellular senescence, and/or bioinformatics, particularly single-cell and spatial transcriptomics, is highly desirable but not required. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, intellectually curious, and strongly committed to basic biomedical research. For further information about the position or research projects, please contact Dr. Xiaolei Xu at and include a current CV. Additional information about the laboratory is available at: https://www.mayo.edu/research/labs/zebrafish-genetics. Mayo Clinic College of Medicine is a not-for-profit organization that integrates research with clinical practices and education in multi-campus environment. Mayo offers an attractive benefit package. Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's experience. Applications, including curriculum vitae and bibliography, summary of past accomplishments, and the names of three references, should be sent to: Xiaolei Xu, PhD. Mayo Clinic Stabile 4-10 200 First Street SW Rochester, MNUSA 55905

Email:

Phone number: 507-284-0685 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 Must have a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in a field deemed relevant by the program. Experience in cilia biology, cardiomyopathy, PKD, cellular senescence, and/or bioinformatics, particularly single-cell and spatial transcriptomics, is highly desirable but not required. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, intellectually curious, and strongly committed to basic biomedical research. 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 $67,282

• $78,711/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 Varies 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. 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 Amy Hoffman