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. You’ll thrive in an environment that supports innovation, is committed to ending racism and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides the resources you need to succeed.

Responsibilities

Postdoc fellow position in Dr. Yuguang Liu’s lab at Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN campus

Mayo Clinic is ranked the No. 1 hospital in the nation on the Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 7 consecutive years. Mayo Clinic is also a renowned medical research institute that commits to a diverse environment and strives to produce better patient outcomes through advancement in science and engineering, and has cleanroom microfabrication facilities in the Division of Engineering and the Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering.

Dr. Yuguang Liu is in the Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, and also affiliated with the Department of Immunology, Department of Surgery, and the Microbiomics Program within the Center for Individualized Medicine. Dr. Liu’s team focuses on developing microfluidic technologies to seek answers to unanswered scientific questions, such as to study cell-cell interactions, and to meet the unmet clinical needs, such as to develop point-of-care devices for disease diagnostics and therapeutic monitoring. ( https://www.mayo.edu/research/faculty/liu-yuguang-ph-d/bio-20503555 )

This postdoc fellow position is to develop microfluidic devices and microsensors that can be used as point-of-care or research tools. Applications include but not limited to monitoring immune responses to cancer immunotherapies and the aging of the immune system. The research fellow would also work with teams and lab facilities within the program and across the institute to perform engineering and biology-related work in a collaborative manner.

Ideal candidate qualification:

• A Ph.D. degree in a relevant field such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, bioengineering, material engineering and chemical engineering.

• Expertise in developing microfluidic devices or biosensors is required.

• High self-motivation is a must.

• Strong interest to handle biology experiments in junction with engineering development, such as cell culture, ELISA or other quantification assays is preferred.

• Candidates with expertise in developing biomaterials for biosensors, or droplet microfluidics are also encouraged to apply.

Please submit a CV, a one-page personal statement of your long-term career goal and a list of three reference contacts to liu.yuguang@mayo.edu .

A Research Fellow in Engineering (ENG) is based on role and responsibilities requiring Engineering skills regardless of Ph.D. background. Main skills used in this track may include setting up mechanical research equipment, developing experimental protocols, biomechanics development in orthopedics, implementing protocols, and/or providing engineering technical expertise and analysis. Responsibilities (depending upon area of research) may also involve use of x-ray computed tomography (CT), radiation dosimetry, x-ray physics, and proficiency in Matlab and/or C++ programs. May work in a special engineering group, process and test algorithms, informatics, data for computer programming, and implement algorithms to apply to concepts, research, and clinical applications and devices.

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.

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

Katrina Frutiger

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.