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. You’ll thrive in an environment that supports innovation, is committed to ending racism and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides the resources you need to succeed.
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.

Responsibilities

LAB:

The soft matter and microfluidics group at Mayo Clinic led by Drs. Connie Chang and James Wilking has multiple openings (4-6) for research fellows in the Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering. 

PROJECT:

Research fellows will work together on a fast-paced, highly interdisciplinary, multi-institution project using multiplexed drop-based microfluidics for near real-time pathogen detection from air samples. Funding expected for 3 years. 

YOU:

Ph.D. (Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Applied Sciences)Experience with drop-based microfluidics, microfabrication, 3D printing, optical microscopy, molecular biology, or diagnostics preferred.Ambitious, curious, open-minded, and collaborative individual.Strong written and oral communication skills.

WHAT WE OFFER:

We value teamwork, promote diversity, collaboration, and respect, and are an inclusive and supportive laboratory.Possibility for national and international collaborations and conferences.Diverse and supportive work environment in the #1 hospital in the world.Excellent facilities (BSL-2/BSL-3, cleanroom, microscopy, materials characterization, engineering, bioinformatics, biostatistics, -omics cores, biobanks).

APPLICATION:

https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/job/rochester/research-fellow-physiology-and-biomedical-engineering/33647/67881957280

REFERENCES:

Influenza A viral burst size from thousands of infected cells using droplet quantitative PCR (dqPCR). G. K. Zath, M. M. Thomas, E. K. Loveday, D. A. Bikos, S. Sanche, R. Ke, C. B. Brooke, C. B. Chang, PLoS pathogens, 20(7), e1012257 (2024).Rapid parallel generation of a fluorescently barcoded drop library from a microtiter plate using the Plate-Interfacing parallel Encapsulation (PIPE) Chip. G. K. Zath*, R. A. Sperling*, D. A. Bikos, C. W. Hoffman, R. Abassi, A. R. Abate, D. A. Weitz, C. B. Chang, Lab on a Chip, 22(23), 4735-4745(2022).Digital Droplet RT-LAMP Increases Speed of SARS-CoV-2 Viral RNA Detection. Y. Yuan, P. Ellis, Y. Tao, D. A. Bikos, E. K. Loveday, M. M. Thomas, J. N. Wilking, C. B. Chang, F. Ye, D. A. Weitz, Smart Med., 3(2), e20240008 (2024).

CONTACT:chang.connie@mayo.edu, wilking.james@mayo.edu

Qualifications

Must have a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in a field deemed relevant by the program.

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

$64,787 - $80,990.21 / year.; Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

International Assignment

No

Site Description

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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Recruiter

Kara Schott