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Research Fellow - Education and Simulation - Rivera lab

Mayo Clinic
21 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
The Education and Simulation Research Fellow support the development,
implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of simulation-based
educational programs within the Department of Surgery. The position collaborates
with faculty, learners, simulation center personnel, and institutional
stakeholders to coordinate educational activities, develop innovative learning
resources, support learner assessments, and contribute to educational
scholarship and research.

Primary Responsibilities

* Coordinate simulation-based curricula and assist in teaching medical
students, residents, fellows, and allied health learners.
* Collaborate with faculty to develop curricula, instructional materials,
multimedia resources, and educational innovations.
* Coordinate learner assessments, competency evaluations, feedback processes,
and quality improvement efforts.
* Participate in surgical education research, grant activities, scholarly
presentations, and publications.
* Manage scheduling, communications, attendance tracking, evaluations,
educational materials, and simulation logistics.
* Support development and refinement of simulation models, procedural trainers,
and educational technologies.
* Support residency recruitment activities, educational demonstrations,
simulation center tours, and trainee onboarding.
* Logistical oversight and organization of simulation sessions.

 

This position supports educational programs serving medical students, residents,
fellows, and allied health learners through simulation-based training,
assessment, curriculum innovation, residency recruitment, and scholarly
activity. The role contributes directly to Mayo Clinic’s missions of education,
research, and patient care excellence.

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. Proof of English proficiency is required for J-1 Short-Term Scholars,
Research Scholars, Professors, Specialists, and Student Interns sponsored by
Mayo Clinic.


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. Proof of English proficiency is required for J-1 Short-Term Scholars,
Research Scholars, Professors, Specialists, and Student Interns sponsored by
Mayo Clinic.


QUALIFICATIONS

Must have a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in a field deemed
relevant by the program.  Experience in educational program coordination,
healthcare education, simulation, or research administration preferred.
 Experience in video, editing, website design/maintenance and coding preferred.

Research Fellow is appropriate for individuals who have completed no more than
one prior postdoctoral fellowship, at Mayo Clinic or elsewhere.


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
[https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/benefits/] – 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.


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.
[https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations] 


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" [https://www.eeoc.gov/poster].  Mayo Clinic participates
in E-Verify
[https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf] 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.