Research Fellow Job : Rochester, MN, United States

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Job Description:

A POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Shizhen (Jane) Zhu in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester MN. Our interest is to understand the genetic and cellular basis as well as molecular mechanism of neuroblastoma initiation, maintenance and metastasis using zebrafish as a model system. We will take the advantage of zebrafish model of neuroblastoma to understand the pathogenic role of new genetic findings emerging from integrative genomic studies of human neuroblastomas, to uncover the key signaling pathways that are altered in high-risk tumors, and to identify novel molecular targets for effective targeted therapies.

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. 800146; J2WRTP

Required Skills: 

Basic 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. Please attach the following required documents at the time of application:

1. Current curriculum vitae and bibliography
2. Three letters of recommendation, signed, on letterhead, describing:

• Relationship to the applicant.
• Past work/academic performance.
• Work qualities/personal conduct.
• Overall assessment of potential for success in research environment.

• Doctoral degree certification, if applicable:

• Original or notarized copy of diploma or final transcript issued by school (English translation required).

Mayo Clinic is ranked number one in more specialties than any other hospital in the nation for 2015-2016 by U.S. News and World Report. Our multi-disciplinary group practice focuses on providing high quality, compassionate medical care. We are the largest integrated, not-for-profit medical group practice in the world with over 60,000 employees working in a unique environment that brings together the best in patient care, groundbreaking research and innovative medical education. We offer a highly competitive compensation package, which includes exceptional benefits, and have been recognized by FORTUNE magazine as one of the top 100 "Best Companies to Work For.