Research Fellow-Cancer Biology-Justilien lab

Mayo Clinic•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

A Research fellowship is available immediately in the laboratory of Dr. Verline Justilien to conduct funded research on cancer initiation, pathological progression and biomarker discovery at the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center in Jacksonville, Florida. The Justilien laboratory (https://www.mayo.edu/research/labs/molecular-mechanisms-tumorigenesis/overview [https://www.mayo.edu/research/labs/molecular-mechanisms-tumorigenesis/overview]) is defining critical oncogenic drivers of lung and pancreas tumorigenesis and their associated oncogenic signaling pathways to improve understanding of lung and pancreas cancer initiation and pathological progression. This knowledge will enable identification of markers for early detection and diagnosis of lung and pancreatic cancer and will facilitate the design of innovative treatment strategies. The laboratory uses a combination of clinical tumor specimens, genomic/bioinformatic analysis, 2D and 3D cell-based studies, targeted therapeutics and novel genetically-engineered mouse models. 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. 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. 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. [https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations]

Requirements

Candidates who are highly self-motivated and organized with a strong research background in cell signaling, cancer biology, and/or molecular cell biology are encouraged to apply.
A track record in abstract preparation, conference presentation, and/or peer-reviewed publication is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics analyses is also desirable.

Responsibilities

Participation in developing and testing of hypotheses including the design, implementation, execution of research studies and troubleshooting of experimental issues.
Development of research ideas, projects and protocols to be submitted for new grant applications.
Presentation of research findings orally and/or as poster.
Writing of manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals
Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team, contributing to a productive and innovative research environment