Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Heart Rhythm Services
About The Position
Heart Rhythm Services at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow for a one-to-two-year clinical research training opportunity focused on clinical cardiac electrophysiology. The opportunity provides focused research training and individualized mentorship to help develop future clinical electrophysiologists. The fellow will work closely with one or two primary faculty mentors to build expertise in clinical investigation, advance clinically meaningful research, and prepare for a career in academic electrophysiology. A primary responsibility is continued development and maintenance of a divisional clinical registry supporting ongoing investigations, future research, and publications. Under faculty guidance, the fellow will refine the registry’s design and organization, establish standardized data definitions, coordinate clinical data collection, and implement processes to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency. The fellow will maintain registry documentation and prepare research-ready datasets while following applicable research protocols, patient confidentiality requirements, and institutional policies. The fellow will work with faculty mentors and research collaborators to formulate research questions, review relevant literature, and contribute to data analysis and interpretation. They will participate actively in projects from study conception through abstract preparation, manuscript development, and submission, with the goal of publishing high-quality clinical research in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals. The fellow will be encouraged to submit abstracts to and participate in national electrophysiology meetings, where they can present research findings, expand professional networks, and develop collaborations. Faculty mentorship will emphasize clinical research methods, registry-based investigation, scientific writing, and professional development aligned with the fellow’s career goals. A Research Fellow at Mayo Clinic is a temporary position intended to provide research training and education within the research program of a Mayo Clinic principal investigator. Qualified individuals should demonstrate research potential through their training and peer-reviewed publications and should become competitive for national research grants. Proof of English proficiency is required for specified Mayo Clinic-sponsored J-1 categories.
Requirements
- Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in a field deemed relevant by the program.
- Completed no more than one prior postdoctoral fellowship, at Mayo Clinic or elsewhere.
- Demonstrated potential for research, evidenced by training and peer-reviewed publications.
- Proof of English proficiency for Mayo Clinic-sponsored J-1 Short-Term Scholars, Research Scholars, Professors, Specialists, and Student Interns.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a divisional clinical registry to support investigations, future research, and publications.
- Refine the registry’s design and organization and establish standardized data definitions under faculty guidance.
- Coordinate clinical data collection and implement processes to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
- Maintain registry documentation and prepare research-ready datasets while adhering to research protocols, patient confidentiality requirements, and institutional policies.
- Work with mentors and collaborators to formulate research questions, review relevant literature, and contribute to data analysis and interpretation.
- Advance research projects from study conception through abstract preparation, manuscript development, and submission.
- Submit abstracts to and participate in national electrophysiology meetings, present findings, and develop professional collaborations.
Benefits
- Medical plan options
- Dental coverage or reimbursement account for flexible coverage
- Vision plan with a national network
- HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses
- Competitive retirement package
- Continuing education and advancement opportunities
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
