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Research Fellow - Lab Medicine and Pathology

Mayo Clinic

Rochester, MNTemporary / Full-time$72–84K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$72–84K/yr
Location
Rochester, MN
Role Type
Fellowship
Schedule
Temporary / Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Doctorate, required

Job overview

Mayo Clinic’s Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology seeks a postdoctoral research fellow for training in a principal investigator’s research program. The ideal candidate has a strong interest in ALS and neurodegeneration and in translating biomarkers toward clinical testing and therapeutic discovery. The role is intended to provide research training and education, with candidates demonstrating research potential through training and peer-reviewed publications.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Mass Spectrometry-Based Proteomics, nice to haveDIA-MS, nice to haveR, nice to havePython, nice to haveProteomic Analysis, nice to haveStatistical Analysis, nice to haveBiomarker Discovery and Validation, nice to haveMachine Learning, nice to havePathway Analysis, nice to haveDIA-NN, nice to haveEncyclopeDIA, nice to haveSkyline, nice to haveALS and Neurodegeneration, nice to haveScientific Writing, nice to haveCollaboration, nice to have

Qualifications

PhD or Equivalent Training, nice to havePhD, MD, or Equivalent Doctoral Degree, requiredNo More Than One Prior Postdoctoral Fellowship, requiredPeer-Reviewed Publications, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

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 (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/benefits/) – 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.

Benefits Highlights

  • Medical: Multiple plan options.

  • Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.

  • Vision: Affordable plan with national network.

  • Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.

  • Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology has an opening for a postdoctoral research fellow. The Ideal candidate will have a strong interest in ALS/neurodegeneration and translating biomarkers toward clinical testing and therapeutic discovery.

Preferred Skills include :

  • Experience with mass spectrometry-based proteomics , ideally DIA-MS

  • Proficiency in R and/or Python for proteomic and statistical analysis

  • Experience with biomarker discovery/validation, machine learning, and pathway analysis

  • Familiarity with DIA-NN, EncyclopeDIA, Skyline, or similar proteomics tools preferred

  • Interest in ALS/neurodegeneration and translating biomarkers toward clinical testing and therapeutic discovery

  • Strong scientific writing and collaborative skills

  • PhD or equivalent training in proteomics, bioinformatics, computational biology, neuroscience, or related field

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. Proof of English proficiency is required for J-1 Short-Term Scholars, Research Scholars, Professors, Specialists, and Student Interns sponsored by Mayo Clinic.

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.

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

$71,992.20 - $84,220.50 / year; Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday - Friday

Weekend Schedule

As needed

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations)

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf) and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Kara Schott

Equal opportunity

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 756 open Postdoctoral Researcher jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$72–84K/yr
  • US median$69–80K/yr431 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $78K, is 5% above the US median midpoint ($74K) — in the middle half of Postdoctoral Researcher salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 12 open Postdoctoral Researcher jobs in Minnesota and 756 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
Postdoctoral Researcher postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 0 to 3 years (52 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a doctorate or professional degree; 636 of the 756 open Postdoctoral Researcher jobs (84%) ask for a doctorate or professional degree.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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