Research Fellow — Neural Regeneration & Rehab

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 67,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental coverage

Vision plan

HSAs and FSAs

Competitive retirement package

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN seeks a Research Fellow for the Neuroregeneration and Neurorehabilitation Laboratory. You will work under Dr. Isobel Scarisbrick to explore neural repair mechanisms that bridge molecular neuroscience and translational aims.

The role emphasizes murine models, transgenic approaches, and potential integration with human samples. PhD in relevant field within 3 years is required; strong publication record expected.

Qualifications

• Must have a Ph.D. doctoral degree in a field deemed relevant by the program and be within 3 years of completing their PhD.
• Strong skills in molecular and cell biology techniques, animal handling, primary cultures and quantitative analysis.
• Experience working with murine genetic models.
• Working knowledge of models of neural injury and regeneration.
• High quality research publications.
• A competitive desire to apply for National research grants.
• Willingness to lead independent research projects and to participate in team centered research studies.
• Experience in neuroscience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Span cellular and molecular mechanisms of neural injury and regeneration.
• Focus on murine modeling, including neurodevelopmental disorders, neurotrauma, neurodegeneration and demyelinating diseases.
• Utilizes transgenic mouse models, stem cell engraftment, and pharmacologic approaches to unleash neural regeneration.
• The project will require the implementation of several technologies, from in vitro studies with primary murine and human iPSC-derived neural stem cells to in vivo experiments in murine models.
• Opportunities to integrate studies that utilize human specimens and patient records is also available

Skills

Molecular biology techniques

Animal handling

Quantitative analysis

Murine genetic models

Education

Ph.D. in Neuroscience/Molecular Biology/Pharmacology/Immunology

Tools

Transgenic mouse models

Primary cultures

Job description

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN seeks a Research Fellow for the Neuroregeneration and Neurorehabilitation Laboratory. You will work under Dr. Isobel Scarisbrick to explore neural repair mechanisms that bridge molecular neuroscience and translational aims.

The role emphasizes murine models, transgenic approaches, and potential integration with human samples. PhD in relevant field within 3 years is required; strong publication record expected.