Minnnesota Bioscience Jobs

City Rochester

State Minnesota

Telecommute No

Department Orthopedics

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Position description The Orthopedic Genetic Host Variation Laboratory (PI: Dr. Matthew Abdel, faculty profile: https://www.mayo.edu/research/faculty/abdel-matthew-p-m-d/bio-20085806 ) within the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester is seeking a post-doctoral research fellow to join our multi-disciplinary team. The post-doctoral research fellow will work together with surgeons and scientists on identifying causes and treatment options for arthrofibrosis, a relatively common and debilitating condition following total knee arthroplasty, as well as numerous other failure mechanisms after primary and revision total hip arthroplasties and total knee arthroplasties such as aseptic loosening, polyethylene wear, osteolysis, and instability.

The preferred candidate will:

• Have experience with animal models, tissue culture, molecular techniques, and/or histology

• Learn and apply new methods and advancing technologies

• Perform experiments, analyze results, and summarize findings

• Work in a collaborative team of surgeons and scientists

• Have excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills

• Be adaptable to change and proficient with time management

• Provide feedback, troubleshoot protocols, and develop new directions

• Present data at laboratory meetings and national and international conferences

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:

• Current curriculum vitae with bibliography

• Proof of doctoral degree (copy of diploma or final transcript with English translation, if applicable) or a letter from your university's Registrar office indicating you have fulfilled all doctoral program requirements and are eligible to graduate.

Please also be prepared that you may be asked to provide three letters of recommendation to the hiring PI prior to an interview.

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 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.

Category Postdoc & Temporary Research

Specialty Orthopedic Surgery

Job posting number 149156BR

Recruiter Lei Feng

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.