Nurse Scientist

Responsibilities

Mayo Clinic nurse scientists conduct clinically based research to improve the health and well-being of patients and their caregivers across the life span. At Mayo Clinic, you will be part of an amazing team committed to solving the most serious and complex health care challenges - one patient at a time. To learn more visit: Overview - Mayo Clinic Research

Nurse scientists engage with Mayo Clinic physicians and scientists from a variety of disciplines as well as with those external to Mayo Clinic to generate knowledge in fields that span the continuum of care. Mayo Clinic nurse scientists focus on generating symptom science, self-management science, and caregiving science to improve the health of patients with complex conditions. Mayo Clinic nurse scientists are expected to develop and sustain a focused program of research supported by competitive extramural federal/foundation funding sources as well as competitive intramural funding with evidence of a robust publication record in leading peer-reviewed journals in the field.

Mayo Clinic is top ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. With a 73,000-person workforce, Mayo Clinic cares for more than 1.3 million people each year with serious or complex illnesses from all 50 U.S. states and 130 countries. Mayo Clinic is the largest not-for-profit, multidisciplinary academic medical center in the world with over 4,000 physicians and scientists in an integrated multi-campus 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 challenges-one patient at a time.

We support a vibrant and diverse research enterprise, with programs in basic, translational, clinical, population, and data sciences. In 2023, the institution received over $689 million in extramural research awards, supplemented with over $445 million of institutional support. Laboratories and shared resource facilities are state-of-the-art, 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.

As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in a highly competitive compensation package with substantial long-term 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. We provide an outstanding, comprehensive benefits package that includes plenty of options for medical, dental and vision care; flexible spending accounts; life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; travel allowance; generous time away; and more We are proud to be among the few U.S. companies to provide a pension benefit at no cost to employees plus you can add the Mayo 403(b) plan which features an employer match.

Mayo Clinic is located in the heart of downtown Rochester, 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. Rochester is changing to become the world's 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

Candidates must have a PhD, be licensed/eligible to be licensed as a registered nurse in Minnesota and have completed post-doctoral fellowship training if early career. Mid- and senior career candidates without formal post-doctoral training will be considered on an individual basis. Candidates must also have a track record of scholarly productivity and extramural funding or a strong potential for extramural funding.

Applications should include a CV with Bibliography, Cover Letter, Statement of Research Interests, and contact information of three professional 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.

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

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

International Assignment

No

Recruiter

Jennifer Schilbe