Clinician Investigator

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 The Mayo Clinic Department of Oncology in Rochester, Minnesota seeks a board-certified medical oncologist (MD or MD/PhD) who possesses clinical experience, a strong track record of securing and maintaining NCI/federal funding (R01 or equivalent grants), and a strong publication record. A proven record of collaborative science endeavors is also desired. This institutionally funded physician-scientist position will provide an extensive amount of protected time for research. The ideal candidate will be a clinically astute physician who leads an independent basic and/or translational research program designed to impact unmet needs of cancer patients. Areas of ongoing emphasis with the Department of Oncology and Cancer Center include novel therapeutics, immunotherapy, adoptive cellular therapies, cancer stem cell biology, and gene and viral therapy. The Mayo Clinic Department of Oncology in Rochester, MN, includes both clinicians and basic scientists extensively involved in translational science. Mayo Clinic is an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center consisting of 383 members with research ongoing within 4 clinical, 4 basic and 1 population science Programs, and is one of the leading cancer care providers in the United States. It is well known for extensive research in preclinical and clinical drug development, applied basic science research, translational research, which includes five different NCI SPORE programs, as well as cancer epidemiology and health outcomes research. Mayo Clinic is an integrated, multidisciplinary academic medical center with comprehensive programs in medical education and research that span three group practice sites. We support a vibrant research enterprise, with programs in basic, translational, clinical and population sciences. In 2020, the institution received nearly $930 million in research funding, including nearly 600 million in extramural research awards. The institution has a large number of world class faculty as well as state-of-the-art laboratory and shared resource facilities, including those for microscopy and imaging, cell and molecular biology, animal models, production of iPS cells and clinical grade MSCs, biomedical engineering and mathematics, materials testing, a Medical Genomics Facility, and unique Human Disease Tissue Banks. We offer a highly competitive compensation package with sustained intramural funding, capital equipment funding, technical and computational resources, and exceptional benefits. Qualifications Board-certified medical oncologist (MD or MD/PhD) and a proven record of collaborative science endeavors. Exemption Status Exempt 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 Ryan Brunner