Mayo Clinic
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Postdoctoral Fellow in Cardiac Diseases and Aging Mayo Clinic in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Molecular Biology
Funding
Postdoctoral fellow position with salary determined by experience. Mayo Clinic offers an attractive benefit package; no specific stipend amount or tuition details are provided.
Deadline
Nov 23, 2026
Country
United States
University
Mayo Clinic

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Postdoctoral Fellow in Cardiac Diseases and Aging at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, United States.
This postdoctoral opening is in the laboratory of Dr. Xiaolei Xu, Marriott Family Professor in Cardiovascular Research, Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and Co-Director of the Cardiovascular Program at the Robert and Arlene Kogod Center on Aging. The lab uses zebrafish genetics and the African turquoise killifish to study cardiovascular diseases, polycystic kidney disease (PKD), and cardiac aging, with a translational goal of uncovering molecular and cellular mechanisms and developing new therapies.
Ideal applicants have a strong background in molecular biology, genetics, and/or animal models of human disease. Experience with cardiomyopathy, cellular senescence, cilia biology, PKD, or bioinformatics is desirable, especially single-cell and spatial transcriptomics. The position is aimed at a self-motivated researcher committed to translational biomedical research.
Funding information: salary is determined by experience and Mayo Clinic offers an attractive benefit package. The posting does not mention tuition support or a fixed stipend amount.
How to apply: contact Dr. Xiaolei Xu at [email protected] with a current CV for more information. The application materials requested include a CV, bibliography, summary of past accomplishments, and three references. Closing date: 23 Nov 2026.
Funding details
Postdoctoral fellow position with salary determined by experience. Mayo Clinic offers an attractive benefit package; no specific stipend amount or tuition details are provided.
What's required
Applicants should have a strong background in molecular biology, genetics, and/or animal models of human disease. Experience in cardiomyopathy, cellular senescence, cilia biology, polycystic kidney disease (PKD), and/or bioinformatics is desirable but not required. Single-cell and spatial transcriptomics experience is particularly relevant. Candidates should be self-motivated, intellectually curious, and committed to translational biomedical research.
How to apply
Email Dr. Xiaolei Xu with a current CV for further information. To apply, send a curriculum vitae, bibliography, summary of past accomplishments, and names of three references to the listed Mayo Clinic address or via the application portal.
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