Job Description

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.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

The research program of Dr. Janice Krieger at the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center (MCCCC) in Jacksonville, Florida is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join a dynamic, interdisciplinary research team focused on cancer communication research.  

The successful candidate will contribute to an NIH-funded project through a range of activities, including data collection and management, data analysis, and leading or co-authoring scholarly manuscripts. Areas of focus may include health communication, mobile health interventions, clinical trial recruitment, and quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis. Candidates should demonstrate experience working in interdisciplinary teams, clinical trial recruitment and familiarity with health research methodologies.

This fellowship offers specialized training in translational health communication within the context of cancer population sciences. Additional training opportunities may include:
•    Community outreach and engagement
•    Recruitment and dissemination science
•    Reducing cancer disparities
•    E-health technologies (e.g., patient portals, virtual humans)
•    Grant writing and publication
•    Use of unique and innovative data sources

This is a one-year position with the possibility of renewal based on performance and funding availability.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in either health communication, communication science, computer science, public health, psychology, or related discipline.

For more information about Dr. Krieger see

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. Upon background check and CCATS Executive Committee approval, Research Fellow may have patient/research subject contact directly relating to and incidental to the original research program. Proof of English proficiency is required for J-1 Short-Term Scholars, Research Scholars, Professors, Specialists, and Student Interns sponsored by Mayo Clinic.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in either health communication, communication science, computer science, public health, psychology, or related discipline.

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

$68,564 - $80,210 / year.; 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

Schedule Details

Varies

Weekend Schedule

Varies

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.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" .  Mayo Clinic participates in  E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Amy Hoffman

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Remote job, Flexible hours, Weekend work,

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