Research Fellow - PC- General Internal Medicine

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

About The Position

The Mayo Clinic Division of General Internal Medicine is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to partner directly with the physician leader of our Longevity Research Program. The fellow will oversee ongoing studies and catalyze new, high-impact research focused on disease prevention, metabolic health, and biological aging within the Division of General Internal Medicine. This role is ideal for a scientist-physician or PhD-trained researcher who thrives in translational research, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and rigorous methodology About the Program The Longevity Research Program within General Internal Medicine integrates preventive imaging, metabolic phenotyping, aging biomarkers, and genomics to develop actionable, patient-centered models of healthspan extension. We emphasize rigorous methods, data-driven decision-making, and equitable implementation in clinical practice. 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. Why Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day execution of active projects, including protocol adherence, recruitment, data collection, analysis, and dissemination.
Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams (clinical investigators, research coordinators, statisticians, data engineers) to achieve milestones on time and on budget.
Develop new research proposals aligned with program priorities in longevity science; write protocols, IRB submissions, and grant applications.
Apply cutting-edge methods (e.g., machine learning, multi-omics integration) to address clinically meaningful questions.
Build and maintain high-quality datasets; ensure data integrity, reproducibility, and compliance with institutional and federal regulations.
Collaborate closely with biostatistics and informatics partners.
Lead and co-author manuscripts in biomedical journals.
Present findings at national/international meetings.
Contribute to white papers, clinical practice guidance, and knowledge translation.
Prepare and manage IRB submissions, amendments, and continuing reviews.
Uphold Good Clinical Practice (GCP), HIPAA, and institutional policies.
Mentor junior trainees (students, residents, research coordinators) in methods and rigor.
Foster an inclusive, collaborative environment.