Research Fellow-PC-Neurosurgery-Akinduro lab

Mayo Clinic•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The laboratory of Dr. Akinduro is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our team investigating radio resistance and immune modulation in sarcomas and central nervous system metastatic tumors. This role includes performing and analyzing experiments, collecting tissue from patient tumor samples after surgeries, and lab organization. This position offers independence and a clear pathway to promotion for motivated and qualified. The ideal candidate will have a background in Immune Oncology and/or Radiation Biology. 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. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Research Fellow is appropriate for individuals who have completed no more than one prior postdoctoral fellowship, at Mayo Clinic or elsewhere.