Research Fellow - Gut Microbiome Lab

Mayo Career Site UK; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Collaborative environment

Job summary

The Gut Microbiome Laboratory at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN invites applications for a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join a collaborative translational research team investigating pathophysiological mechanisms underlying gastrointestinal motility disorders.

Our program unites physicians and scientists studying the enteric nervous system, employing physiology, imaging, molecular biology, and in vivo models to define microbe-host interactions and gut physiology.

Responsibilities

• Define pathophysiological mechanisms underlying gastrointestinal motility disorders.

Job description

The Gut Microbiome Laboratory, housed within the Enteric Neurosciences Program at Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN), is seeking a highly motivated, self-driven postdoctoral fellow to join a collaborative and translational research team focused on defining pathophysiological mechanisms underlying gastrointestinal motility disorders.

Our program represents one of the largest and most integrated groups of physicians and scientists studying the enteric nervous system and gastrointestinal physiology, with a long history of paradigm-shifting discoveries that have shaped the field. We are seeking new team members who are excited to contribute to, and extend, this distinguished tradition.

The laboratory is at the forefront of research in human neurogastrointestinal disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). We employ an integrated experimental approach that combines physiology, advanced imaging, molecular and cellular biology, and in vivo animal models to interrogate gut-microbe-host interactions. Our work is published in high-impact journals (Gastroenterology, Cell, Cell Host & Microbe, and Science Translational Medicine) and is supported by NIH funding.

We provide extensive resources, mentorship, and a highly collaborative environment to support trainees as they advance to the next stages of their careers. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive culture, and we value community, celebrating milestones together, and creating space to recognize both scientific accomplishments and the people behind them.