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Post-doctoral Research Fellow – Quantitative Health Sciences

Mayo Clinic

Rochester, MNFull-time$72–84K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

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

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Doctorate, required

Job overview

Mayo Clinic seeks a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Abyzov lab within Quantitative Health Sciences in Rochester, Minnesota. The role conducts purely computational research focused on genomics, single-cell omics, and somatic mosaicism, including discovering and understanding the consequences of somatic mutations in non-cancerous human tissues, samples, and cells.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Transcriptome Analysis, nice to haveEpigenomics, nice to haveSingle-Cell Analysis, nice to haveFunctional Genomics, nice to haveProgramming, requiredPython, nice to haveJava, nice to haveR, nice to haveComputational Methods, requiredProblem-Solving, requiredOral Communication, nice to haveWritten Communication, nice to have

Qualifications

PhD in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or Related Field, requiredResearch Productivity, requiredIndependent Research Motivation, requiredEnglish Communication, 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

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position in Abyzov lab in the Department of Quantitative Health Sciences at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. The research will be purely computational , with a focus on, genomics, single cell omics, and more broadly on somatic mosaicism—discovering and understanding consequences of somatic mutation in non-cancerous human tissues, samples, and cells.

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in computational biology, bioinformatics, or a related field.

  • Strong record of research productivity, as demonstrated by training and peer-reviewed publications.

  • Experience in one or more of the following areas: transcriptome analysis, epigenomics, single-cell analysis, or functional genomics.

  • Proficiency in programming (e.g., Python, Java, R, etc.) and in applying computational methods to biological data.

  • Motivation for independent research and strong problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are highly desirable.

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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