Research Fellow-Radiation Oncology
About The Position
A Research Fellow in Engineering (ENG) is based on role and responsibilities requiring Engineering skills regardless of Ph.D. background. Main skills used in this track may include setting up mechanical research equipment, developing experimental protocols, biomechanics development in orthopedics, implementing protocols, and/or providing engineering technical expertise and analysis. Responsibilities (depending upon area of research) may also involve use of x-ray computed tomography (CT), radiation dosimetry, x-ray physics, and proficiency in Matlab and/or C++ programs. May work in a special engineering group, process and test algorithms, informatics, data for computer programming, and implement algorithms to apply to concepts, research, and clinical applications and devices. 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.
Requirements
- Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in a field deemed relevant by the program
- Proof of English proficiency is required for J-1 Short-Term Scholars, Research Scholars, Professors, Specialists, and Student Interns sponsored by Mayo Clinic.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrate the potential for research as evidenced by their training and peer-reviewed publications
- Should become competitive for national research grants
Responsibilities
- Setting up mechanical research equipment
- Developing experimental protocols
- Biomechanics development in orthopedics
- Implementing protocols
- Providing engineering technical expertise and analysis
- Use of x-ray computed tomography (CT)
- Radiation dosimetry
- X-ray physics
- Proficiency in Matlab and/or C++ programs
- Working in a special engineering group
- Processing and testing algorithms
- Informatics
- Data for computer programming
- Implementing algorithms to apply to concepts, research, and clinical applications and devices
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefit plans
- Continuing education and advancement opportunities
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
