RTP - Research Fellow - MS and Autoimmune Neurology

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 – 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

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., B.Ch. 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 center's biorepository and Mayo's 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 (1–2 pages) that clearly articulates the project's 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.

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

$64, $74,963.00/ Year.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday-Friday

Weekend Schedule

N/A

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.

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". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify 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

Janell Mader