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Graduate Research Appointment - Dr. Jun Liu Lab

Mayo Clinic Healthcare
Rochester, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2025
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.

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

We are seeking a motivated postbac researcher to join our dynamic team investigating the basic mechanisms underlying metabolic diseases including obesity, fatty liver, diabetes, and cancer. Our research focuses on how dysregulated lipid metabolism—driven by key enzymes and their protein regulators—and hormonal signaling contribute to cellular lipotoxicity and metabolic dysfunction. We welcome curious, self-motivated candidates who are eager to learn and gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge biochemical assays, cell culture techniques, and animal metabolic phenotyping in an interdisciplinary environment spanning biochemistry, endocrinology, and physiology. A background in molecular cell biology, biochemistry, or a related field, coupled with strong analytical and collaborative skills, is preferred.

The Graduate Research Appointment (GRA) is a post-baccalaureate appointment for participants with an interest in biomedical research. The primary purpose is to provide a post-baccalaureate laboratory research experience that applies skills in science, technology, engineering or math to biomedical research including basic science or translational research. GRA participants will have the opportunity to participate in selected graduate classes and seminars while working in this role.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with a strong background in science, technology, engineering, or math.

Authorization to work and remain in the United States, without necessity for Mayo Clinic sponsorship now, or in the future (for example, be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident, refugee or asylee.

Applicants who are currently in Graduate or Medical School are not eligible

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

This position has a predetermined rate of $20.50 per hour.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday through Friday day shifts. This is a one year appointment with possibility of extension based upon performance.

Weekend Schedule

Occasional weekends if needed for a particular experiment

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

Stephanie Baird

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