RTP Research Fellow MS and Autoimmune Neurology
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Job Location:
Rochester, NH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
A Research Fellow at Mayo Clinic is a temporary position intended to provide training and education in research. Individuals will train under principal investigator Eoin P. Flanagan M.B. . and will collaborate with the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) team at the Mayo Clinic Center for MS and Autoimmune Neurology. The primary focus of the fellowship will be on research related to Radiologically Isolated Syndrome (RIS) and MS. The fellow will be responsible for developing and validating risk models for RIS and typical MS onset by integrating germline variants clinical data and environmental factors. Additionally the fellow will collect and analyze clinical data from electronic medical records and document environmental factors. The role also involves comparing the clinical characteristics of individuals with RIS and MS to age-matched controls and measuring the association of baseline patient characteristics.
About CMSAN: The vision for CMSAN is to accelerate translational discovery and usher in a new era of cure and precure by leveraging the centers biorepository and Mayos Precure initiative to identify at-risk individuals before symptoms appear enabling earlier interventions such as biomarker-guided treatments and vaccine trials. The CMSAN priorities include expanding decentralized multi-site clinical trials across Mayo Clinic advancing innovative therapies strengthening partnerships with industry and advocacy groups deepening collaborations across campuses and globally building an AI-driven data infrastructure and recruiting and mentoring the next generation of clinician-scientists.
Qualifications
- Must have a Ph.D. M.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a field deemed relevant by the program. Research Fellow is appropriate for individuals who have completed no more than one prior postdoctoral fellowship at Mayo Clinic or elsewhere.
- The ideal Applicants will have a strong background in neurology epidemiology or related fields experience with large data sets and clinical research familiarity with genetic risk scores and statistical modeling and excellent analytical and communication skills.
- Applicants must demonstrate a strong publication record and present a clear career development plan in multiple sclerosis (MS) research.
- Applicants are required to submit a research proposal (12 pages) that clearly articulates the projects hypothesis specific aims innovation significance and any collaborative components. The proposal must also include a statement detailing how the fellowship will facilitate your career advancement and support the generation of preliminary data for future grant applications. Include a training plan that highlights your unique qualifications and contributions to MS research.
- Proof of English proficiency is required for J-1 Short-Term Scholars Research Scholars Professors Specialists and Student Interns sponsored by Mayo Clinic.
Key Skills
- Bioinformatics
- Genetics
- R
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Data Analysis Skills
- Flow Cytometry
- Microscopy
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