Research Fellow - Surgery

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

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About The Position

The position is for a 1-2 year paid fellowship working under the mentorship of
Dr. Simon Laplante Dr. Simon J. Laplante
[https://www.mayoclinic.org/biographies/laplante-simon-j-m-d/bio-20573005] and
Dr. Hojjat Salehinejad Dr. Hojjat Salehinejad
[https://www.mayo.edu/research/faculty/salehinejad-hojjat-ph-d/bio-20547448] .
The application is open to research candidates, including those currently in
training or have recently completed training. The expectation at the end of the
fellowship is that the fellow will be well prepared to become a leader in
Healthcare AI Computer Vision/ML, either in the academic or surgical technology
setting.

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. Upon background check and CCATS Executive Committee approval, Research
Fellow may have patient/research subject contact directly relating to and
incidental to the original research program. Proof of English proficiency is
required for J-1 Short-Term Scholars, Research Scholars, Professors,
Specialists, and Student Interns sponsored by Mayo Clinic.

Requirements

• Engineering skills regardless of Ph.D. background
• Proficiency in Matlab and/or C++ programs
• Demonstrate the potential for research as evidenced by their training and peer-reviewed publications
• 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

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
• Process and test algorithms
• Work with informatics and data for computer programming
• Implement algorithms to apply to concepts, research, and clinical applications and devices

Benefits

• Multiple Medical plan options
• Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible Dental coverage
• Affordable Vision plan with national network
• HSA and FSAs for eligible Pre-Tax Savings expenses
• Competitive Retirement package to secure your future

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree