Head Surgeon Jobs in Rochester, MN (NOW HIRING)

Job Description
The Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Mayo Clinic is seeking an exceptional principal investigator in the field of Head and Neck Cancer Diseases.
The ideal candidate will be an outstanding scholar with a record of exceptional achievement and demonstrated ability to for successful collaborations. The ideal candidate will be a mid-career Ph.D trained basic scientist with a track record of substantial extramural funding including NIH or NIH-equivalent funding.
To align with our Head and Neck Disease Group (DG) priority of bringing cutting edge discoveries to our patients through advanced clinical trials, we are seeking a translational scientist with expertise in biomarkers of Head and Neck cancer/pre-cancer, immuno-oncology, cellular engineering in head and neck cancer, genetics, virology, and/or cancer vaccine development. We seek to identify an early to mid-career investigator who would collaborate with our DG multi-disciplinary team, would be able to serve as a mentor to promote junior faculty development and grant writing, and would provide much needed insight and internal know how to advance the science of head and neck cancer at Mayo Clinic.
Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Otolaryngology at Mayo Clinic is ranked 4th in the U.S. News & World Report. Our department is actively engaged in multidisciplinary partnerships across the institution. Clinically we have several highly functioning multidisciplinary clinics and teams which are able to accrue patients effectively and rapidly to prospective clinical trials with significant experience in a wide range of sample collection and rapid processing. We have four full time clinical research coordinators within our department, relationships with two biostatisticians to support our research efforts, and strong relationships with the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center for clinical trial activation. As a high-volume surgical team, we have access to both significant archival and fresh tissue from a wide range of tumor types. We are actively investigating tumor microenvironments, methylation markers, circulating tumor DNA, machine learning algorithms to analyze digitized histology, tumor microenvironments, and imaging modalities.
Beyond the research capabilities, we have resources for commercialization. Mayo Clinic Ventures is our in-house, mission-driven, global leader in research and technology commercialization, known for its rigorous approach to bringing inventions to market. Mayo Clinica Ventures develop, manage, protect and license technology that saves lives and advances patient care.
We offer a highly competitive compensation package with sustained intramural funding, competitive start-up funding, dedicated laboratory facilities, capital equipment funding, technical and computational resources, and exceptional benefits.
Qualifications
Credentials of a successful candidate will include:

• MD and/or PhD
• Demonstrated evidence of an independent research program
• Record of extramural funding consistent with or preferably exceeding the candidate's career stage is expected
• National recognition/experience in the field
• Strong track record of publication.

About 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. You'll thrive in an environment that supports innovation and provides the resources you need to succeed.
Mayo Clinic is an integrated, multidisciplinary academic medical center with over 4,000 physicians and scientists in a unified multi-campus system. This unique environment brings together the best in patient care, groundbreaking research and innovative medical education. We embrace collegial relationships among campuses (Arizona, Florida and Minnesota) allowing for best practices and innovation to help solve the most serious complex medical challenges-one patient at a time. Three site collaboration with innovative, compassionate, integrated multispecialty approaches that are paramount to providing world-class medical care to each of our patients.
We support a vibrant and diverse research enterprise, with programs in basic, translational, clinical, and population sciences. In 2023, the institution received over $689 million in extramural research awards, supplemented with over $446.4 million of institutional support. Laboratories and shared resource facilities are state-of-the-art, including those for microscopy and imaging, cell and molecular biology, animal models, production of iPS cells and clinical grade MSCs, biomedical engineering and mathematics, materials testing, a Medical Genomics Facility, a Mouse Modeling Facility, Molecular and Microscopic Core Facilities, and unique Human Disease Tissue Banks. Mayo Clinic supports innovation and has a wealth of resources available - including an integrated EMR.
Applications should include a CV with Bibliography, Cover Letter, References and Statement of Research Interests
Questions related to the posting should be directed to:
Natalie Brewster
Physician/Scientist Recruiter
Brewster.natalie@mayo.edu
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.
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". 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.