Research Fellow - Clinical Anatomy

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

2d • $67,282 - $78,711

About The Position

The Clinical Anatomy Fellow works under the direction of the Chair of the Department of Clinical Anatomy (DCA), with mentorship from the Chair and DCA faculty and collaboration with Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science faculty and instructors across Mayo Clinic sites as required. The role includes teaching and assessing learners in clinical anatomy, contributing to continuing professional development courses, and performing cadaveric dissection to support education, research, and practice needs.

The Fellow participates in translational research on DCA-prioritized projects aimed at enhancing patient care, develops skills in AI and immersive tools through the Experiential Learning Platform, and prepares manuscripts, performs statistical analyses, and handles submission and revision for clinically based, peer-reviewed anatomy and medical education publications. Other duties may be assigned in alignment with DCA annual strategic objectives.

The fellowship provides training in clinical anatomy instruction and assessment, clinically relevant application of dissection, translational research, AI and immersive tools, scholarly publication, leadership, and multispecialty interaction. Mentorship is provided in course development, team-based instruction, curriculum integration, and student evaluation and assessment. Patient-centered pedagogy and evaluation of educational outcomes are core requirements. Successful completion requires submission of at least two manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication.

This is a temporary Mayo Clinic research training position in the research program of a Mayo Clinic principal investigator. The position is intended to provide training and education in research. Qualified candidates should demonstrate research potential through their training and peer-reviewed publications and should become competitive for national research grants. Proof of English proficiency is required for specified Mayo Clinic-sponsored J-1 visa categories.

Requirements

• Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in a field directly relevant to clinical anatomy.
• Evidence of clinical anatomy teaching experience.
• Evidence of experience in cadaveric dissection.
• Evidence of participation in scholarly and clinical anatomy research-based projects.
• At least one publication in a peer-reviewed journal.
• Proof of doctoral or medical degree, such as a diploma or final transcript with English translation where applicable, or a university Registrar letter confirming doctoral program requirements are fulfilled and the candidate is eligible to graduate.
• Proof of English proficiency is required for Mayo Clinic-sponsored J-1 Short-Term Scholars, Research Scholars, Professors, Specialists, and Student Interns.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical anatomy instruction and assess learners across Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science.
• Contribute to clinical anatomy-related Continuing Professional Development courses.
• Perform cadaveric dissection as required for education, research, and practice needs.
• Conduct translational research on DCA-prioritized projects focused on enhancing patient care.
• Develop skills in AI and immersive tools through the Experiential Learning Platform.
• Prepare manuscripts and perform statistical analyses; submit and revise work for clinically based, peer-reviewed anatomy and medical education publications.
• Contribute to other activities aligned with DCA annual strategic objectives.
• Engage in course development, team-based instruction, curriculum integration, and student evaluation and assessment with mentorship.
• Apply patient-centered pedagogy and evaluate educational outcomes.
• Submit at least two manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication to complete the fellowship.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision plan with a national network.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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