Research Fellow - Neurology - Multiple Sclerosis

Mayo Clinic

Rochester (MN)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Multiple medical plan options

Dental and vision coverage

Pre-tax savings options

Competitive retirement package

Job summary

A leading health institution in Rochester, Minnesota is offering a Research Fellow position in Neurology focused on multiple sclerosis. This temporary role aims to provide training and education in research, requiring a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree. The ideal candidate will have a strong publication record, submit a research proposal, and demonstrate potential for securing national research grants. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are included.

Qualifications

Qualified individuals will demonstrate the potential for research as evidenced by their training and peer-reviewed publications.
Proof of English proficiency is required for specific roles.
Proposals must articulate the project hypothesis, aims, innovation, significance, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

Train in the multiple sclerosis research program under principal investigator.
Submit a research proposal outlining project goals and career advancement.
Become competitive for national research grants.

Skills

Strong publication record

Research proposal development

English proficiency

Education

Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree

Job description

Research Fellow - Neurology - Multiple Sclerosis

Job Description

A Research Fellow at Mayo Clinic is a temporary position intended to provide training and education in research. Individuals will train in the multiple sclerosis research program under principal investigator Eoin P. Flanagan, M.B., B.Ch. 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. Upon background check and CCATS Executive Committee approval, Research Fellow may have patient/research subject contact directly relating to and incidental to the original research program.

About CMSAN: The vision for CMSAN is to accelerate translational discovery and usher in a new era of “cure and precure” by leveraging the center’s biorepository and Mayo’s Precure initiative to identify at-risk individuals before symptoms appear, enabling earlier interventions such as biomarker-guided treatments and vaccine trials. The CMSAN priorities include expanding decentralized, multi-site clinical trials across Mayo Clinic, advancing innovative therapies, strengthening partnerships with industry and advocacy groups, deepening collaborations across campuses and globally, building an AI-driven data infrastructure, and recruiting and mentoring the next generation of clinician-scientists.

Qualifications

Must have a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in a field deemed relevant by the program.
Research Fellow is appropriate for individuals who have completed no more than one prior postdoctoral fellowship, at Mayo Clinic or elsewhere.
Applicants must demonstrate a strong publication record and present a clear career development plan in multiple sclerosis (MS) research.
Applicants are required to submit a research proposal (1–2 pages) that clearly articulates the project’s hypothesis, specific aims, innovation, significance, and any collaborative components. The proposal must also include a statement detailing how the fellowship will facilitate your career advancement and support the generation of preliminary data for future grant applications. Include a training plan that highlights your unique qualifications and contributions to MS research.
Proof of English proficiency is required for J-1 Short-Term Scholars, Research Scholars, Professors, Specialists, and Student Interns sponsored by Mayo Clinic.

About Us

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.

About the Team

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.

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