RTP - Research Fellow

Mayo Clinic; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN is seeking a Research Fellow in Engineering to support biomechanics and instrumentation development. The role focuses on setting up mechanical research equipment, developing experimental protocols, and providing engineering analysis to clinical applications.

The position is temporary and designed for training in a Mayo Clinic research program under a principal investigator. English proficiency is required for sponsored short-term scholars.

Qualifications

• Engineering research experience preferred.
• Ability to set up mechanical research equipment and develop protocols.
• Familiarity with biomechanics in orthopedics and engineering analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up mechanical research equipment and executing experiments.
• Implement protocols and provide engineering calculations and analysis; may use CT, dosimetry, and x-ray techniques.

Skills

Engineering skills

Matlab

C++

Biomechanics

Tools

Matlab

C++

Job description

A Research Fellow in Engineering (ENG) is based on role and responsibilities requiring Engineering skills regardless of Ph.D. background. Main skills used in this track may include setting up mechanical research equipment, developing experimental protocols, biomechanics development in orthopedics, implementing protocols, and/or providing engineering technical expertise and analysis. Responsibilities (depending upon area of research) may also involve use of x-ray computed tomography (CT), radiation dosimetry, x-ray physics, and proficiency in Matlab and/or C++ programs. May work in a special engineering group, process and test algorithms, informatics, data for computer programming, and implement algorithms to apply to concepts, research, and clinical applications and devices.

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.