Lead Investigator, Cancer Prevention & Screening

Mayo Career Site UK; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 118,000 - 368,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center seeks investigators to lead high-impact cancer prevention and screening research with optional clinical practice. Positions open at Rochester, MN; Phoenix/Scottsdale, AZ; or Jacksonville, FL, with a primary focus on research and at least 50 percent effort dedicated to it.

Ideal candidates hold a doctoral degree, show strong collaboration and mentorship skills, and have experience with externally funded work.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in cancer prevention, screening, or cancer control fields.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills; ability to collaborate across disciplines.
• Experience mentoring students or trainees and developing research staff.
• Track record of leading or contributing to externally funded studies.

Responsibilities

• Lead an externally funded research program focused on cancer prevention and/or screening.
• Develop, implement, scale, and sustain prevention and screening programs.
• Collaborate across Mayo Clinic locations and external partners; mentor junior researchers.
• Disseminate findings via publications, grants, and practice-oriented outputs.
• Contribute to Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center priorities and training programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Mentorship

External funding experience

Education

Doctoral degree in relevant field

Job description

Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center seeks investigators to lead high-impact cancer prevention and screening research with optional clinical practice. Positions open at Rochester, MN; Phoenix/Scottsdale, AZ; or Jacksonville, FL, with a primary focus on research and at least 50 percent effort dedicated to it.

Ideal candidates hold a doctoral degree, show strong collaboration and mentorship skills, and have experience with externally funded work.