Research Fellow - Surgery
Company: Mayo Clinic
Location: Rochester
Posted on: March 23, 2026
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Job Description:
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 position is for a 1-2 year paid
fellowship working under the mentorship of Dr. Simon Laplante Dr.
Simon J. Laplante and Dr. Hojjat Salehinejad Dr. Hojjat Salehinejad
. The application is open to research candidates, including those
currently in training or have recently completed training. The
expectation at the end of the fellowship is that the fellow will be
well prepared to become a leader in Healthcare AI Computer
Vision/ML, either in the academic or surgical technology setting. A
Research Fellow in Engineering (ENG) is based on role and
responsibilities requiring Engineering skills regardless of Ph.D.
background. Main skills used in this track may include setting up
mechanical research equipment, developing experimental protocols,
biomechanics development in orthopedics, implementing protocols,
and/or providing engineering technical expertise and analysis.
Responsibilities (depending upon area of research) may also involve
use of x-ray computed tomography (CT), radiation dosimetry, x-ray
physics, and proficiency in Matlab and/or C++ programs. May work in
a special engineering group, process and test algorithms,
informatics, data for computer programming, and implement
algorithms to apply to concepts, research, and clinical
applications and devices. 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. Upon background check and
CCATS Executive Committee approval, Research Fellow may have
patient/research subject contact directly relating to and
incidental to the original research program. Proof of English
proficiency is required for J-1 Short-Term Scholars, Research
Scholars, Professors, Specialists, and Student Interns sponsored by
Mayo Clinic. Qualifications The ideal candidate must have strong
expertise in data structures and algorithms, Python programming
language (including Tensorflow/PyTroch), Linux shell scripting, and
machine learning (particularly deep learning). Expertise in Google
Cloud Services (GCP) is a plus. The candidate must have a
track-record of publications/scientific writing and have strong
proficiency in all four skills of English language, particularly
experience in writing scientific manuscripts. It is anticipated
that in addition to an independent research projects candidate will
assist in developing the strategies specific to discovery research
and deploying AI approaches in the operating room. Must have a
Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in a field deemed
relevant by the program.
Keywords: Mayo Clinic, Bloomington , Research Fellow - Surgery, Science, Research & Development , Rochester, Minnesota
