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Mayo Clinic · 4 months ago

Research Fellow - Pharmacology & Ophthalmology

positionRochester, MN, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad
money$64K/yr - $75K/yr

Mayo Clinic is a leading healthcare institution, and they are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Departments of Ophthalmology and Pharmacology. The role focuses on studying the cellular and molecular mechanisms of retinal disease, particularly retinal fibrosis, and involves collaboration with clinical and basic science researchers.

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Responsibilities

Develop and apply cell culture models of retinal fibrosis and retinal degenerative diseases
Utilize molecular biology, biochemistry, and imaging techniques to study disease mechanisms and therapeutic targets
Participate in the collection, processing, and cataloging of clinical samples in collaboration with Ophthalmology colleagues
Contribute to grant applications, manuscript preparation, and presentations at national and international meetings
Mentor graduate students and research staff in experimental design, data analysis, and laboratory techniques
Engage in collaborative projects across The Departments of Pharmacology and Ophthalmology at Mayo Clinic

Qualification

Molecular biologyBiochemistryImaging techniquesCell culture modelsTranslational researchExperimental designData analysisScientific communication

Required

MD or PhD in a relevant field
Experience in cell culture models
Knowledge of molecular biology and biochemistry techniques
Experience with imaging techniques
Ability to collect, process, and catalog clinical samples
Experience in grant applications and manuscript preparation
Ability to mentor graduate students and research staff
Strong collaborative skills
Enthusiasm for working at the intersection of basic science and clinical research

Preferred

Experience in translational research
Skills in experimental design
Familiarity with advanced technologies in vision science
Interest in pursuing an independent academic or industry career in Ophthalmology, Pharmacology, or related fields

Benefits

Benefits Eligible

Company

Mayo Clinic

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MayoClinic is a nonprofit medical practice and medical research group focused on integrated health care, education, and research.
dateFounded in 1864
location
Rochester, Minnesota, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.mayoclinic.org

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$399.05M
Key Investors
The ALS AssociationNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and StrokeAmerican Heart Association
2025-12-04Grant· $0.95M
2024-09-24Grant· $12M
2023-07-26Grant

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Gianrico Farrugia
President and CEO
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Richard Gray
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