[Hiring] Research Fellow - Orthopedic Surgery @Mayo Clinic

Role Description

The Sammarco Laboratory in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Mayo Clinic is seeking an outstanding and highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join a growing research program investigating the cellular and molecular mechanisms that regulate bone and soft tissue regeneration.

Our research integrates molecular biology, regenerative biology, and advanced imaging to investigate fundamental mechanisms of tissue regeneration. Current areas of investigation include:

• Cellular metabolism
• Mitochondrial homeostasis and remodeling
• Reactive oxygen species (ROS) signaling
• Sensory nerve regulation of bone regeneration
• Cellular senescence
• Molecular pathways that distinguish regenerative healing from fibrosis

The successful candidate will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary laboratory committed to scientific rigor, innovation, and discovery. This position offers an outstanding opportunity to develop innovative research, publish high-impact studies, compete for extramural funding, and prepare for a successful career as an independent investigator.

Responsibilities

• Independently design, execute, troubleshoot, and interpret complex molecular, cellular, imaging, and animal-based studies addressing fundamental questions in musculoskeletal regeneration.
• Develop scientific hypotheses and optimize new experimental approaches.
• Critically evaluate data and literature, identifying new research directions.
• Generate high-quality, reproducible data using advanced techniques.
• Analyze complex datasets and prepare publication-quality figures.
• Write first-author manuscripts and contribute to fellowship and grant applications.
• Present research at laboratory meetings and scientific conferences.
• Mentor research staff and trainees, fostering scientific rigor and reproducibility.
• Support collaborative projects and help shape the future direction of the laboratory.

Benefits

• 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.

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.