RTP Research Fellow-LS-Dr Kun Ling-BMB
MayoRochester, Minnesota, United States
Posted August 20, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Mayo Clinic provides high-quality patient-centric healthcare guided by values of teamwork, professionalism, and excellence in its integrated medical practice.
Job Description
This research fellowship at the Mayo Clinic focuses on understanding the pathogenesis of polycystic kidney disease, a monogenic human disease leading to kidney failure. The position involves integrating cultured cell lines, organoids, and animal models, and exploring mechanisms of kidney cyst formation. The lab collaborates with renowned PKD researchers and physicians and offers opportunities to gain experience in molecular biology, proteomics, and disease modeling.
Requirements
- Knowledge of either clinical-based or laboratory-based research (postdoctoral program).
- Strong understanding of molecular mechanisms of human disease.
- Proficiency in molecular cloning, mutagenesis, cell culture and transfection.
- Experience with immunofluorescence microscopy.
- Proficiency in proteomics studies.
- Experience investigating disease phenotype in mouse models using MRI imaging and histology.
- English proficiency (J-1 or Research Scholar).
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Pre-Tax Savings
- Retirement