Graduate Research Appointment - Limper Lab- Limited Tenure

**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](https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/benefits/) – 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 Dr. Andrew H. Limper’s laboratory studies lung defense mechanisms and the elimination of fungal infections, such as Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP), in patients with impaired immune systems. Lung infections (pneumonias) are particularly life-threatening in individuals with weakened host immunity. The research team seeks to discover new approaches beyond traditional antibiotics to prevent and treat lung infections in these patients. The GRA student will test anti-inflammatory and antifungal agents in mouse models of fungal pneumonia. They will also learn to serve as the primary caretaker for the laboratory’s genetically modified mouse strains, including managing breeding colonies and performing genotyping protocols. Additional responsibilities include harvesting human lung tissue from the pathology department, processing the tissue into precision-cut lung slices (PCLS) in the research laboratory, and using these samples for ongoing experiments or biobanking for future studies. This position will occasionally require work outside of typical laboratory hours (8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.), including evenings and weekends, as experimental protocols require. Completed research may be presented in abstract form and, together with other findings from the laboratory, submitted for publication in peer-reviewed journals. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with a strong background in science, technology, engineering, or math. Authorization to work and remain in the United States, without necessity for Mayo Clinic sponsorship now, or in the future ( be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident, refugee or asylee. Students that do not meet these criteria do not qualify. - Applicants who are currently in Graduate or Medical School are not eligible. - Eligibility of applicants with advanced degrees above BA or BS depend on the specific degree 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.](https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations) 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"](https://www.eeoc.gov/poster). Mayo Clinic participates in [E-Verify](https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf) 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.