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Mayo Clinic · 1 month ago

Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Lung Fibrosis

positionRochester, MN
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$64K/yr - $75K/yr

Mayo Clinic is a top-ranked healthcare provider dedicated to patient care and employee development. They are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join their research teams focusing on lung fibrosis, where the fellow will engage in NIH R01 funded studies and explore fibroblast biology in relation to lung injury and repair.

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Responsibilities

Design and execute in vitro and in vivo experiments related to fibroblast and lung biology
Perform and interpret molecular, cellular, and biochemical assays
Work with primary human and mouse fibroblasts, alveolar epithelial cells, co-culture models, organoids, and precision-cut lung slices, and in vivo rodent models of lung fibrosis
Collaborate with medicinal chemists and drug discovery scientists to evaluate compound efficacy
Lead manuscripts, present at conferences, and contribute to grant progress reports
Assist in mentoring graduate students

Qualification

PhDMD/PhDLung biologyFibroblast biologyCellular senescenceExperimental designPublication recordFibrosis modelsHigh-content imagingSingle-cell transcriptomicsCommunication skillsTeamwork skills

Required

PhD or MD/PhD, in cell biology, molecular biology, pharmacology, biochemistry, bioengineering or a related field
Strong background in lung biology, fibrosis, cellular senescence, or fibroblast biology
Demonstrated ability to independently design and perform experiments
Strong publication record
Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Preferred

Fibroblast–epithelial co-culture or organoid systems
Senolytics/senotherapeutics
Single-cell or bulk transcriptomics
Fibrosis models (bleomycin, etc.)
Mechanobiology or ECM remodeling
High-content imaging or phenotypic screening

Benefits

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.

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

H1B Sponsorship

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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
Chief Executive Officer
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