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. You'll thrive in an environment that supports innovation, is committed to ending racism and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides the resources you need to succeed. Responsibilities A postdoctoral research fellow position is available in The Department of Hematology in the group of Dr. Kristina Kirschner https://www.mayo.edu/research/faculty/kirschner-kristina-ph-d/bio-20569441. The decline of the immune system with age is one of the key contributors to age-related diseases. Immune decline has played a detrimental role in the current Covid 19 pandemic, where age was the biggest risk factor. Another scenario highlighting the importance of the aging immune system predisposing to disease risk is our declining ability to purge senescent cells with age. On the bright side, an increasing number of potential rejuvenating therapies are being explored to counter immune system decline. This project will combine novel computational and experimental approaches to understand the underlying cell intrinsic factors governing stem and progenitor cell rejuvenation in humans following a variety of rejuvenation approaches. The postdoc would need to have competence in basic laboratory procedures such as bio specimens processing, PCR methodologies, and standard hematological assays such as flow cytometry, culture of human and mouse blood cells, colony forming assays and transplantation assays into mice. Experience in single cell omics data and in overexpression of lentiviral vectors in human primary cells would be desirable. 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. 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 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. Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer 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. Recruiter Kara Schott