Research Fellow - Radiation Oncology

Mayo Clinic; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 67,282 - 78,711; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental coverage

Vision plan

HSA and FSAs

Competitive retirement package

Job summary

Mayo Clinic is seeking a Research Fellow in Translational Cancer Biology & Radiation Research. This role involves designing experiments, analyzing data, and contributing to grant development as part of a dynamic research environment. Ideal candidates should have a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent and not exceed one postdoctoral fellowship.

The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $67,282.95 to $78,711.15 annually, with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Must have a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant field.
• Completed no more than one prior postdoctoral fellowship.

Responsibilities

• Designing and executing experiments in cellular and molecular biology.
• Maintaining accurate laboratory records.
• Analyzing and interpreting data.
• Preparing figures and manuscripts.
• Contributing to grant and protocol development.
• Presenting results in lab meetings and scientific forums.

Skills

Cell culture techniques

Data analysis and statistical interpretation

Western blotting

Flow cytometry

Molecular biology techniques

Education

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

Tools

Statistical analysis software

Immunofluorescence microscopy

Job description

Research Fellow – Translational Cancer Biology & Radiation Research

The Research Fellow will join a translational cancer biology and radiation research environment focused on mechanisms of treatment response and resistance. Responsibilities include designing and executing experiments, maintaining records, analyzing data, preparing figures and manuscripts, contributing to grant development, and presenting results.

Responsibilities

• Designing and executing experiments in cellular and molecular biology.
• Maintaining accurate laboratory records.
• Analyzing and interpreting data.
• Preparing figures and manuscripts.
• Contributing to grant and protocol development.
• Presenting results in lab meetings and scientific forums.

Specific Techniques and Tasks

• Mammalian cell culture; irradiation experiments; clonogenic survival assays; proliferation, viability, and apoptosis/cell‑death assays; drug‑treatment and combination studies.
• Western blotting, qPCR, immunofluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry.
• Metabolomics or phosphoproteomics sample preparation and interpretation.
• Basic molecular biology, data organization, statistical analysis, and preparation of publication‑quality figures.
• Optional in vivo tumor studies, tissue processing, immunohistochemistry, and coordination with institutional cores.

Qualifications

Must have a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant field. The role is appropriate for individuals who have completed no more than one prior postdoctoral fellowship.

Benefits and Compensation

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre‑Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs.
• Retirement: Competitive package.

Salary: $67,282.95 – $78,711.15 per year, adjusted for experience and tenure.

Work Environment

Wet‑lab research setting requiring adherence to safety, biosafety, radiation‑safety, animal‑research, and data‑management policies.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Mayo Clinic participates in E‑Verify.