Research Scientist-Tiger Lab

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

About The Position

The Research Scientist provides key support to the sponsoring research program and contributes substantially to grant writing. The role may serve as a co-principal investigator on extramural grant applications submitted by the principal investigator, when needed, and may apply as a co-investigator or co-principal investigator with other investigators or as a principal investigator for extramural grants or contracts in collaboration with the Mayo sponsor. The Research Scientist serves as an internal and external representative and resource contact for the research program, and may represent the principal investigator at national or international meetings when necessary. The position brings a unique skill, technique, or area of knowledge to the program and significantly participates in personnel and resource management on behalf of the principal investigator. The Research Scientist independently manages assigned projects and projects conducted by other program personnel, provides input on the direction and design of others’ projects, and directs teaching activities within the investigator’s program.

Requirements

Doctoral-level degree.
At least 6 years of postdoctoral research training at Mayo or elsewhere.
Hold academic rank at Mayo (such as Instructor or Assistant Professor) when accepting the position, or achieve academic rank immediately thereafter.
Bring a unique skill, technique, or area of knowledge to the sponsoring program, documented by professional accomplishments and publication record.
Have made a career decision to pursue regular employment at Mayo in support of an established research staff program.

Responsibilities

Contribute significantly to grant writing.
Serve as co-principal investigator, when necessary, on extramural grant applications submitted by the principal investigator.
Apply as a co-investigator or co-principal investigator with other investigators, or as a principal investigator for extramural grants or contracts, in collaboration with the Mayo sponsor.
Serve as the principal investigator’s internal and external representative and as a resource contact for the research program.
Represent the principal investigator at national or international meetings when necessary.
Contribute a unique skill, technique, or area of knowledge to the program.
Participate significantly in personnel and resource management on behalf of the principal investigator.
Independently manage assigned projects and projects of other program personnel.
Provide input on the direction and design of other personnel’s projects.
Direct teaching activities within the investigator’s program.