RTP - Research Fellow

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

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About The Position

A Research Fellow in Engineering (ENG) performs work based on responsibilities requiring engineering skills, regardless of Ph.D. background. Depending on the research area, the role may involve setting up mechanical research equipment, developing experimental protocols, developing biomechanics approaches in orthopedics, implementing protocols, and providing engineering technical expertise and analysis. Work may also involve x-ray computed tomography (CT), radiation dosimetry, x-ray physics, and programming in Matlab and/or C++.

The Fellow may work in a specialized engineering group, process and test algorithms, work with informatics and data for computer programming, and implement algorithms for concepts, research, and clinical applications and devices. This temporary position provides research training and education under the research program of a Mayo Clinic principal investigator. Qualified candidates demonstrate research potential through their training and peer-reviewed publications and are expected to become competitive for national research grants. Proof of English proficiency is required for certain J-1 visa categories sponsored by Mayo Clinic.

Requirements

• A Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in a field deemed relevant by the program.
• Demonstrated potential for research, as evidenced by training and peer-reviewed publications.
• Proof of English proficiency for J-1 Short-Term Scholars, Research Scholars, Professors, Specialists, and Student Interns sponsored by Mayo Clinic.

Responsibilities

• Set up mechanical research equipment.
• Develop experimental protocols and biomechanics approaches in orthopedics.
• Implement research protocols and provide engineering technical expertise and analysis.
• Depending on the research area, work with x-ray computed tomography (CT), radiation dosimetry, and x-ray physics.
• Work in a specialized engineering group, process and test algorithms, and work with informatics and data for computer programming.
• Implement algorithms for concepts, research, and clinical applications and devices.
• Train in the research program of a Mayo Clinic principal investigator.

What This Job Offers

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