Research Fellow - Education and Simulation - Rivera lab

About the job

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 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.

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

$67,282 - $78,711/ 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

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