Faculty Position – RNA Therapeutics Discovery and Translation Program

The Mayo Clinic RNA Discovery and Therapeutics Program is recruiting for an outstanding mid- career scientist or clinician investigator (PhD, MD, PhD, MD or equivalent) with strong training, expertise, experience, and impactful work in RNA biology with translation into RNA therapeutics including but not limited to ASO, siRNA, aptamers, mRNA therapeutics. The candidate is expected to have a strong track record of extramural funding, high impact publications, as well as a proven record of collaborative team science endeavors as exemplified by leading multi-institutional grants and/or inter-disciplinary programs in the area of RNA biology, therapeutics and applications. The ideal candidate will have national/international recognition in one or more of these areas, with 10+ years of experience and expertise. The candidate is expected to continue both their extramurally funded program, as well as bring unique and new techniques in the RNA therapeutics field such as novel therapeutic development, synthetic RNA therapeutics, and RNA treatment deliveries to name a few examples. The candidate will be an investigator in one or more of the disease areas that are high priority under the Enterprise Research initiatives, namely cancer, complex neurological diseases, and disciplines that cater to preventing end-organ failure in heart, lung, liver, kidney or brain.

This position will be located at Mayo Clinic Florida with significant enterprise engagement.

The investigator will be expected to develop and apply their research expertise and tools for generating RNA therapeutic applications in collaboration with other investigators and taking advantage of the innovative, translational environment at Mayo Clinic.

There will be a strong emphasis on application of knowledge and platforms from this program to the broader Mayo Clinic Research Initiatives and the RNA Accelerator Platform with a goal to impact patient care. Candidate’s ability to engage with basic and translational scientists, clinical trialists and leverage the extensive clinical trial platforms at Mayo Clinic to bring RNA discoveries to patients is considered a major strength. This collaborative framework will encompass basic science and clinical departments, Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics, and Business Development. The ideal candidate will be poised to take advantage of large-scale, multi-PI RFAs from the NIH, DARPA and other agencies.

The candidate will be eligible for Full Faculty privileges and also be involved in the education of trainees.

Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a PhD, MD/PhD, MD (or equivalent degree) with a sustained track record of success in extramural funding (current R01 or R01-equivalent funding as PI), publications, and collaborations with scientists and physicians. Appointment and academic rank will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications. Successful candidates will be at the level of Associate or full tenured Professor.

Applications should include a full CV/Bibliography, statement of research interests, and list of references.