Research Fellow - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Scarisbrick lab

A Research Fellow position is now available in the Neuroregeneration and Neurorehabilitation Laboratory under the mentorship of Dr. Isobel Scarisbrick. Our team is integrated with the Mayo Clinic Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics and the Center for Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Neurology. Our research focuses on fundamental mechanisms of neural repair and intersects molecular and systems neuroscience with an eye towards translational significance. The research is funded by grants from the National Institutes of Health, and MN State research grants. The PI is dedicated to the career advancement of each team member.
The successful candidate will perform research that:

• Spans cellular and molecular mechanisms of neural injury and regeneration

• Focuses on murine modeling, including neurodevelopmental disorders, neurotrauma, neurodegeneration and demyelinating diseases

• Utilizes transgenic mouse models, stem cell engraftment, and pharmacologic approaches to unleash neural regeneration

• The project will require the implementation of several technologies, from in vitro studies with primary murine and human iPSC-derived neural stem cells to in vivo experiments in murine models.

• Opportunities to integrate studies that utilize human specimens and patient records is also available

Eligible candidates will have:

• Must have a Ph.D. in appropriate field, such as Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology and/or Immunology (but other Ph.D. degree emphasis may be considered)

• Strong skills in molecular and cell biology techniques, animal handling, primary cultures and quantitative analysis

• Experience working with murine genetic models

• Working knowledge of models of neural injury and regeneration

• High quality research publications

• A competitive desire to apply for National research grants

• Willingness to lead independent research projects and to participate in team centered research studies

Regardless of Ph.D. degree emphasis, experience in neuroscience would be considered an asset, as would a particular interest in neural regeneration.
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.

Requirements for completeness of application:

• Cover letter summarizing interest and qualifications for the position
• Current curriculum vitae with bibliography
• Proof of doctoral degree (copy of diploma or final transcript with English translation, if applicable) or a letter from your university's Registrar office indicating you have fulfilled all doctoral program requirements and are eligible to graduate.

Please also be prepared to provide three letters of recommendation to the hiring PI prior to an interview.
In addition to submitting the application and required materials via this posting on Mayo Clinic’s Careers website, qualified candidates should send a CV, a brief statement of interest including their qualifications, and contact details of at least three professional references to:
Isobel Scarisbrick, Ph.D.

Professor of Physical Medicine
Mayo Clinic Rochester
Email: scarisbrick.isobel@mayo.edu

Must have a Ph.D. doctoral degree in a field deemed relevant by the program and be within 3 years of completing their PhD doctoral degree. Research Fellow is appropriate for individuals who have completed no more than one prior postdoctoral fellowship, at Mayo Clinic or elsewhere.