Research Faculty Position in Biomechanical Engineering-Orthopedic Surgery
Research Faculty Position in Biomechanical Engineering-Orthopedic Surgery
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The Department of Orthopedic Surgery in Rochester MN is seeking an outstanding scientist with expertise in biomechanical engineering with emphasis on musculoskeletal applications within orthopedic surgery.
Expectations for the successful scientist include leadership of a nationally recognized independent musculoskeletal research laboratory. The ideal candidate will engage directly with numerous clinicians and scientists within the Department of Orthopedic Surgery Department of Physiology & Biomedical Engineering and with other investigators in relevant research centers and departments across Mayo Clinic. The successful candidate will also participate in Departmentled research educational and training programs including an NIHfunded musculoskeletal research training program and may have a track record of entrepreneurship and technology commercialization.
With a 73000person workforce Mayo Clinic cares for more than 1.4 million people each year with serious or complex illnesses from all 50 U.S. states and 140 countries. Mayo Clinic is the largest notforprofit multidisciplinary academic medical center in the world with over 4000 physicians and scientists in an integrated multicampus system spanning the globe. The unified mission at Mayo Clinic is to provide the best patient care backed by our expertise and supported by innovation in education research and practice to bring hope and healing in times of need. We embrace collegial relationships among campuses (Arizona Florida and Minnesota) allowing for best practices and innovation to help solve the most serious complex medical challengesone patient at a time.
We support avibrant and diverse research enterprise with programs in basic translational clinical population and data sciences. In 2024 the institution received over $754 million in extramural research awards supplemented with over $517 million of institutional support. Laboratories andshared resource facilitiesare stateoftheart including those for biomolecular analysis molecular development data analytics specimen processing and structural testing and imaging. Mayo Clinic supports innovation and has a wealth of resources available including an integrated health record and collaboration with top specialists. The highly competitive compensation package includes substantial longterm institutional and departmental support for salary personnel equipment and travel as well as a competitive startup package all designed to ensure immediate and continued success. Additional benefits for faculty at Mayo Clinic include intramural funding opportunities for research and innovation.
Mayo Clinic is located in the heart of downtownRochester Minnesota a dynamic city just 75 minutes south of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The city is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States because of its affordable cost of living healthy lifestyle excellent school systems and exceptionally high quality of life.Rochesteris changing to become the worlds premier destination medical center as new buildings fill the skyline that pave the way for initiatives that are unleashing fresh possibilities and make the city a fantastic place to learn live and play.Distinguished by its culture of caring spirit of innovation and fascinating history Rochester is renowned for its scenic beauty relaxing pace and abundant dining shopping and entertainment options.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. (or equivalent degree) in an engineering discipline with a sustained track record of success in extramural funding (current R01 or R01equivalent funding as PI) publications and collaboration with clinicians. Appointment and academic rank will be determined based on the candidates qualifications. Successful candidates will be at the level of Associate or full tenured Professor.
Applications should include a full CV/Bibliography cover letter statement of research interests statement of contributions to equity/inclusion/diversity and the names/contact information of five references.
As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate.Women minorities veterans people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.
Employment Type
Full-Time
