Radiology Research Fellow: Vascular Graft Failure

Mayo Clinic; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mayo Clinic is seeking a Research Fellow to contribute to basic research on hemodialysis graft failure. Fellows will work under Mayo Clinic principal investigators and engage in training and education to develop research competencies and advance competitive grant potential.

The role emphasizes gaining experience in clinical- or laboratory-based research and may involve training in English proficiency as needed for sponsored scholars.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of either clinical-based research or laboratory-based research.

Responsibilities

• Study mechanisms responsible for hemodialysis graft failure using animal models (mouse, pig).
• Develop and evaluate novel therapies to improve patency of hemodialysis vascular access.
• Deliver therapies using image guidance (e.g., ultrasound) or balloon-based delivery.
• A Research Fellow position is temporary and provides training and education in research.
• Train in the research program of a Mayo Clinic principal investigator.

Job description

The basic research interest of Sanjay Misra, M.D., includes understanding the mechanisms of hemodialysis graft failure.

Focus areas

• Animal models of hemodialysis graft failure.In his laboratory, fellows study the mechanisms responsible for hemodialysis graft failure. They use animal models, such as the mouse and pig, to understand why hemodialysis grafts fail.

• Improved delivery of hemodialysis therapies.The goal of Dr. Misra's team is to develop novel therapies to improve patency of the hemodialysis vascular access that can be delivered using image guidance, such as ultrasound, or balloons coated with the therapy of interest.A Research Fellow position in will require knowledge of either clinical-based research or laboratory-based research often obtained from a postdoctoral program.
  
  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.