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Responsibilities

We are seeking a motivated postdoctoral research fellow to join Dr. Yi Lin’s lab at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. Dr. Lin’s lab has an active cancer immunotherapy research program on identifying mechanisms of resistance to cellular immunotherapy and bispecific antibodies, and translating novel immune cell engineering into clinical testing.

The position requires talented individuals trained in immunology, molecular medicine, and or genetic engineering. Experience with 3D tumor bioprinted models, immune cell metabolism studies, and or genetic modification of primary human immune cells are especially desirable. If you are passionate about cancer research, capable of thinking outside the box, creative in your ability to take on analytic challenges, and enjoy interacting with multi-discplinary matrix team, we invite you to apply for a research fellow position.

Responsibilities are as follows:

• Immune phenotyping and functional studies from primary patient samples

• Generation and optimization of 3D bioprinted tumor models to facilitate immune functional assays

• Gene and RNA editing of primary human monocytes and monocytes-derived cells, T cells and functional testing of the edited cells

• Write and publish scientific research and methods papers

• Write grant applications

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. Applicants who meets NIH definition for minority or socioeconomically disadvantage background who are underrepresented in biomedical sciences are especially encouraged to apply. Qualified individuals will demonstrate the potential for research as evidenced by their training, research interest, and peer-reviewed publications, and should become competitive for national research grants.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a Ph.D., M.D./Ph.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. Please attach the following required documents at the time of application:

• Current curriculum vitae and bibliography

• Three letters of recommendation, signed, on letterhead, describing:

• Relationship to the applicant.

• Past work/academic performance.

• Work qualities/personal conduct

• Overall assessment of potential for success in research environment.

• Doctoral degree certification, if applicable:

• Original or notarized copy of diploma or final transcript issued by school

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

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

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)

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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.

Recruiter

Victoria Esteves

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.