The Research Scientist must play a key supporting role in the sponsoring research program. Will significantly contribute to grant writing and serve as co-principal investigator (if necessary) on extramural grant applications submitted by the principal investigator. May apply as the co-investigator or co-principal investigator with other investigators or principal investigator for an extramural grant or contracts if done in collaboration with his/her Mayo sponsor. The Research Scientist is expected to serve as the principal investigator's internal and external representative and resource contact person for the research program and may represent the principal investigator at national or international meetings if necessary. Brings a unique skill, technique or knowledge to the program and will significantly participate in personnel and resource management on behalf of the principal investigator. Will independently manage assigned projects and the projects of other program personnel. Will provide input for the direction and design of other's projects and direct teaching activities within the investigator's program.
QualificationsNote: Staff in the 70269 and 54687 (Radiology Research) work units are eligible to apply.
A Research Scientist candidate must have a doctoral level degree and a minimum of 6 years of postdoctoral research training at Mayo or elsewhere. Must hold academic rank (i.e., Instructor, Assistant Professor) at Mayo at the time of accepting the Research Scientist position or achieve it immediately thereafter. The candidate must bring a unique skill, technique or knowledge to the sponsoring program as documented by professional accomplishments and publication record and will have made a career decision to pursue regular employment at Mayo in support of an established research staff program.
Note: Previous Mayo Clinic experience in this research area highly desired.
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- 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.
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Skills Required
- Doctoral-level degree
- Minimum of 6 years of postdoctoral research training at Mayo or elsewhere
- Academic rank, such as Instructor or Assistant Professor, at Mayo when accepting the position or immediately thereafter
- Unique skill, technique, or knowledge relevant to the sponsoring program
- Professional accomplishments and publication record documenting specialized expertise
- Career commitment to regular employment at Mayo supporting an established research staff program
- Previous Mayo Clinic experience in this research area
- Eligibility to apply as staff in work units 70269 or 54687 Radiology Research
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