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Responsibilities

The laboratory of Dr. W. K. Eddie Ip at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN USA is recruiting a postdoctoral research fellow to study alternations in the interplay between metabolism and innate immune system that occurs with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), following up on our recent studies published in Cell Reports , Science , and Nature Communication . This includes examinations of cellular metabolic and epigenetic changes in the innate compartments of the gut using our mouse models of IBD, and the impact of these changes on the mucosal immunity and tissue homeostasis. The laboratory is dedicated to identifying scientific breakthroughs that further our understanding of the cellular and molecular mechanisms of intestinal health and disease.

Duties involve the following tasks:

• Conduct laboratory research in mucosal immunology projects

• Design and perform experiments; collect and analyze data

• Prepare comprehensive documented observations, analyses and interpretations of results including technical reports, summaries, protocols, and presentations.

• Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals

• Engage in scientific communication at conferences and training of junior lab members

Qualifications

Candidates should have recently obtained PhD or MD/PhD in immunology or related fields, have a strong publication record and demonstrated experience working with mice. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and area of expertise, including flow cytometry, fluorescence microscopy, intestinal tissue cell isolation, mucosal immunology, and gene transcriptional/epigenetic regulation. We are seeking a candidate with excellent writing and communication skills, and demonstrated aptitude for carrying out independent research.

Applicants should send a single PDF with a short statement of your research goals, your CV and the contact information for three references. Please send directly to Dr. W. K. Eddie Ip at ip.eddie@mayo.edu

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.

Mayo Clinic is located in the heart of downtown Rochester, Minnesota, a vibrant, friendly city that provides a highly livable environment for more than 34,000 Mayo staff and students. The city is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States because of its affordable cost of living, healthy lifestyle, excellent school systems and exceptionally high quality of life.

Research Fellow is appropriate for individuals who have completed no more than one prior postdoctoral fellowship, at Mayo Clinic or elsewhere.

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

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

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Recruiter

Beza Dejene

Equal opportunity

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.