Research Fellow - Virologist/Immunologist

Mayo Clinic

Apr 13

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Research & Development
Rochester

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

Dr. Kah-Whye Peng's research focus is on developing novel tumor targeted oncolytic viruses for cancer therapy, using preclinical murine model systems and clinical research data to drive development of the next generation of therapeutic viruses for maximal efficacy and long-term tumor control. We are seeking a dynamic and self-motivated virologist/immunologist to join the lab to study the relationships between oncolytic virotherapy with innate/adaptive immune responses and the tumor microenvironment, using bioinformatics, immunological and virological methods.
The candidate should be highly proficient in molecular cloning and reverse genetics, virological and immunological methods, and able to drive the project forward intellectually, keep abreast of scientific advances and serve as a mentor to graduate students and interns. Previous experience with vesicular stomatitis virus and measles virus is highly desirable.

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Mission & Purpose

Mayo Clinic has expanded and changed in many ways, but our values remain true to the vision of our founders. Our primary value – The needs of the patient come first – guides our plans and decisions as we create the future of health care. Join us and you'll find a culture of teamwork, professionalism and mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career. Mayo Clinic was founded in Rochester, Minnesota by brothers Dr. William James Mayo and Dr. Charles Horace Mayo. More than 100 years later, their vision continues to evolve around a single guiding value: "The needs of the patient come first." Today we are the largest integrated, not for-profit medical group practice in the world. We are recognized for high-quality patient care more than any other academic medical center in the nation. These endorsements are very gratifying, but also humbling. They remind us of the tradition that has been entrusted to each one of us, and the legacy of excellence that we uphold every day.