Research Fellow - Education and Simulation - Rivera lab
About The Position
The Research Fellow – Education and Simulation in the Rivera lab supports the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of simulation-based educational programs within Mayo Clinic’s Department of Surgery. The role works with faculty, learners, simulation center personnel, and institutional stakeholders to coordinate educational activities, develop learning resources, support learner assessments, and contribute to educational scholarship and research. The position supports simulation-based training and assessment for medical students, residents, fellows, and allied health learners. It contributes to curriculum innovation, residency recruitment, and scholarly activities in support of Mayo Clinic’s education, research, and patient care missions. A Research Fellow is a temporary training and education position in the research program of a Mayo Clinic principal investigator. Qualified individuals are expected to demonstrate research potential through their training and peer-reviewed publications and to become competitive for national research grants. Proof of English proficiency is required for certain Mayo-sponsored J-1 categories, including Short-Term Scholars, Research Scholars, Professors, Specialists, and Student Interns.
Requirements
- Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in a field deemed relevant by the program.
- No more than one prior postdoctoral fellowship, at Mayo Clinic or elsewhere.
- For applicants sponsored by Mayo Clinic in certain J-1 categories, proof of English proficiency is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in educational program coordination, healthcare education, simulation, or research administration.
- Experience in video editing, website design or maintenance, and coding.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate simulation-based curricula and assist in teaching medical students, residents, fellows, and allied health learners.
- Collaborate with faculty to develop curricula, instructional materials, multimedia resources, and educational innovations.
- Coordinate learner assessments, competency evaluations, feedback processes, and quality improvement efforts.
- Participate in surgical education research, grant activities, scholarly presentations, and publications.
- Manage scheduling, communications, attendance tracking, evaluations, educational materials, and simulation logistics.
- Support development and refinement of simulation models, procedural trainers, and educational technologies.
- Support residency recruitment activities, educational demonstrations, simulation center tours, and trainee onboarding.
- Provide logistical oversight and organization of simulation sessions.
Benefits
- Multiple medical plan options.
- Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Affordable vision plan with a national network.
- HSA and FSA pre-tax savings accounts for eligible expenses.
- Competitive retirement package.
- Continuing education and advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
