Mayo Clinic
Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Gut Microbiome Laboratory
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, us, 55905
Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Gut Microbiome Laboratory
Job Description
The Gut Microbiome Laboratory, housed within the Enteric Neurosciences Program at Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN), is seeking a highly motivated, self-driven postdoctoral fellow to join a collaborative and translational research team focused on defining pathophysiological mechanisms underlying gastrointestinal motility disorders.
Our program represents one of the largest and most integrated groups of physicians and scientists studying the enteric nervous system and gastrointestinal physiology, with a long history of paradigm-shifting discoveries that have shaped the field. We are seeking new team members who are excited to contribute to, and extend, this distinguished tradition.
The laboratory is at the forefront of research in human neurogastrointestinal disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). We employ an integrated experimental approach that combines physiology, advanced imaging, molecular and cellular biology, and in vivo animal models to interrogate gut–microbe–host interactions. Our work is published in high-impact journals Gastroenterology, Cell, Cell Host & Microbe, and Science Translational Medicine and is supported by NIH funding.
We provide extensive resources, mentorship, and a highly collaborative environment to support trainees as they advance to the next stages of their careers. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive culture, and we value community, celebrating milestones together, and creating space to recognize both scientific accomplishments and the people behind them.
Qualifications Qualified candidates should hold a PhD or MD/PhD in physiology, neuroscience, molecular biology, or a related discipline and be within five years of PhD completion. This position is not intended for clinical training and is not open to MD/MBBS candidates seeking clinical roles.
Experience in advanced imaging, single-cell or spatial transcriptomics, and mouse physiological studies is highly desirable, and candidates with expertise in these areas are strongly encouraged to apply.
About Us 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.
About the Team 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.
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 "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.
Job Info
Job Identification 373849
Job Category Research
Posting Date 01/08/2026, 05:50 PM
Job Schedule Full time
Locations 55905Benefits Eligible Yes
Compensation Detail $64,079 - $74,963 / year; Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.
Weekend Schedule as needed
Union Job No
Area of Interest Research
Area of Interest 2 Gastroenterology & Hepatology
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Our program represents one of the largest and most integrated groups of physicians and scientists studying the enteric nervous system and gastrointestinal physiology, with a long history of paradigm-shifting discoveries that have shaped the field. We are seeking new team members who are excited to contribute to, and extend, this distinguished tradition.
The laboratory is at the forefront of research in human neurogastrointestinal disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). We employ an integrated experimental approach that combines physiology, advanced imaging, molecular and cellular biology, and in vivo animal models to interrogate gut–microbe–host interactions. Our work is published in high-impact journals Gastroenterology, Cell, Cell Host & Microbe, and Science Translational Medicine and is supported by NIH funding.
We provide extensive resources, mentorship, and a highly collaborative environment to support trainees as they advance to the next stages of their careers. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive culture, and we value community, celebrating milestones together, and creating space to recognize both scientific accomplishments and the people behind them.
Qualifications Qualified candidates should hold a PhD or MD/PhD in physiology, neuroscience, molecular biology, or a related discipline and be within five years of PhD completion. This position is not intended for clinical training and is not open to MD/MBBS candidates seeking clinical roles.
Experience in advanced imaging, single-cell or spatial transcriptomics, and mouse physiological studies is highly desirable, and candidates with expertise in these areas are strongly encouraged to apply.
About Us 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.
About the Team 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.
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 "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.
Job Info
Job Identification 373849
Job Category Research
Posting Date 01/08/2026, 05:50 PM
Job Schedule Full time
Locations 55905Benefits Eligible Yes
Compensation Detail $64,079 - $74,963 / year; Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.
Weekend Schedule as needed
Union Job No
Area of Interest Research
Area of Interest 2 Gastroenterology & Hepatology
#J-18808-Ljbffr