Artificial Intelligence Scientist

Mayo Clinic; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 137,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Pre-Tax Savings (HSA/FSAs)

Retirement plan

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN invites applications for an Artificial Intelligence Scientist within our clinical AI team. You will contribute to translating AI technologies into reliable, scalable clinical practice across radiology workflows.

Join a multidisciplinary environment spanning data scientists, engineers, physicians, and operations, with opportunities for publication and professional growth; role targeted at advancing AI from pilots to full deployment and ongoing improvement.

Qualifications

• PhD/MD or equivalent in a relevant scientific/engineering field.
• Proficiency in AI/ML, data analysis, scientific computing.
• Excellent communication and ability to lead work across organizational boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Translation & Implementation Science: Translate AI into clinical practice and integrate into workflows.
• AI Product Release & Postproduction Monitoring: Support deployment and oversight in clinical environments.
• Scientific & Technical Leadership: Develop methods, standards, and best practices for responsible AI deployment.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work across teams with data scientists, engineers, physicians, and staff.
• Communication & Research: Present complex concepts and contribute to research collaborations.

Skills

Artificial intelligence

Machine learning

Data analysis

Scientific computing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Doctoral degree (Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent)

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.

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

The Division of Informatics in the Department of Radiology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN invites applications for an Artificial Intelligence Scientist position within our clinical AI team. The Department of Radiology has established a robust ecosystem supporting the discovery, development, translation, and clinical application of artificial intelligence. As this program evolves from early discovery toward broader clinical deployment, we are expanding the scientific and operational capabilities required to translate promising AI technologies into reliable, scalable, and sustainable clinical practice. The successful candidate will contribute to the full lifecycle of clinical artificial intelligence solutions, working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, engineering, and healthcare operations to help ensure that AI technologies are intentionally integrated into clinical workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Translation & Implementation Science: Develop and apply rigorous approaches for translating AI technologies into clinical practice. Evaluate where and how AI should be incorporated into clinical workflows, how human and AI capabilities should interact, and what implementation strategies are required to achieve adoption. Help move successful technologies beyond pilots toward scalable and sustainable clinical use.
• AI Product Release & Postproduction Monitoring: Support deployment and ongoing oversight of AI solutions in clinical production environments. Partner with technical and clinical teams to identify performance degradation and establish appropriate remediation and escalation processes.
• Scientific & Technical Leadership: Apply scientific rigor to the evaluation and implementation of AI technologies. Contribute to the development of methods, standards, frameworks, and best practices for responsible clinical AI deployment.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work effectively across organizational boundaries and multidisciplinary teams. Collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, informaticians, physicians, clinical staff, operational leaders, researchers, and external partners.
• Communication & Research: Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and nontechnical audiences. Opportunities may include peer-reviewed research, development of novel evaluation methodologies, presentations, intellectual property, and collaboration on externally funded research.

This position is limited tenure, with anticipation of annual renewal. The successful candidate will have opportunities for professional growth and, depending on organizational needs and performance, potential transition to an ongoing position within Mayo Clinic.

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Qualifications

• Education: A doctoral degree (Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent) in a relevant scientific, engineering, computational, or quantitative field such as computer science, engineering, data science, biomedical informatics, operations research, applied mathematics, or a related discipline.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency in artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analysis, scientific computing, or related technical methods.
• Core Skills: Excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to lead work across organizational boundaries.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Experience Level: 3+ years of post-terminal degree experience.
• Environment Experience: Experience working within healthcare, medical imaging, biomedical informatics, clinical workflows, or other safety-critical and highly regulated environments.
• Technology Translation: Demonstrated experience translating advanced technologies from prototype or research settings into complex, real-world operational environments.
• Evidence of Innovation & Impact: A proven track record of professional impact, which may include:

• Successful AI, analytics, or advanced technology deployments in operational settings.
• Product development, translational research, patents, or technical leadership.
• Demonstrated improvements in clinical or operational outcomes.
• Peer-reviewed publications or an established publication record in artificial intelligence, biomedical informatics, healthcare engineering, implementation science, or related fields (valued but not explicitly required).

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

The minimum starting salary for PhD/Doctoral specialties may range from $136,643 to $280,250. This range reflects full-time total base compensation prior to consideration of additional experience or duties. Pay for the selected candidate will vary based on specialty, experience, FTE, internal equity, or external market data.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Traditional day hours – will be discussed at interview

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

Jeff Eigenheer