Phd In Nursing Jobs in Rochester, MN (NOW HIRING)

Mayo Clinic nurse scientists conduct clinically based research to improve the health and well-being of patients and their caregivers across the life span.  At Mayo Clinic, you will be part of an amazing team committed to solving the most serious and complex health care challenges - one patient at a time. Nurse scientists engage with Mayo Clinic physicians and scientists from a variety of disciplines as well as with those external to Mayo Clinic to generate knowledge in fields that span the continuum of care. Mayo Clinic nurse scientists focus on generating symptom science, self-management science, and caregiving science to improve the health and well-being of individuals with complex conditions. Mayo Clinic nurse scientists are expected to maintain a focused program of research supported by competitive extramural federal/foundation funding sources as well as competitive intramural funding with evidence of a robust publication record in leading peer-reviewed journals in the field.  

With an 83,000-person workforce, Mayo Clinic cares for more than 1.4 million people each year with serious or complex illnesses from all 50 U.S. states and 135 countries. Mayo Clinic is the largest not-for-profit, multidisciplinary academic medical center in the world with over 4,000 physicians and scientists in an integrated multi-campus system spanning the globe. The unified mission at Mayo Clinic is to provide the best patient care, backed by our expertise and supported by innovation in education, research and practice, to bring hope and healing in times of need. We embrace collegial relationships among campuses allowing for best practices and innovation to help solve the most serious complex medical challenges-one patient at a time. 

We support a vibrant and diverse research enterprise, with programs in basic, translational, clinical, population, and data sciences. In 2025, the institution received over $782 million in extramural research awards, supplemented with over $539 million of institutional support. Laboratories and shared resource facilities are state-of-the-art, including those for biomolecular analysis, molecular development, data analytics, specimen processing, and structural testing and imaging. Mayo Clinic supports innovation and has a wealth of resources available - including an integrated electronic health record and collaboration with top specialists.

Rochester, Minnesota, a dynamic city just 75 minutes south of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, offers an unparalleled blend of professional opportunity and high quality of life. With ongoing investment through the Destination Medical Center initiative, Rochester continues to transform as a hub for healthcare, technology, and education, driven by visionary growth and innovation. 

Rochester is distinguished by its culture of caring, scenic beauty, and relaxing pace, with abundant dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Residents enjoy over 100 parks, miles of trails, and year-round cultural events, all within a safe, welcoming community. The city is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the U.S., recognized for its safety, excellent schools, and affordable housing. With a strong arts presence and diverse culinary scene, Rochester is an ideal place to live, work, and thrive.

Qualifications: 
Candidates must have a PhD, be licensed/eligible to be licensed as a registered nurse in Minnesota and have completed post-doctoral fellowship training if early career. Mid- and senior career candidates without formal post-doctoral training will be considered on an individual basis. Candidates must also have a track record of scholarly productivity with evidence of grant funding. 

Applications:
Applications should include a CV with Bibliography, Cover Letter, Statement of Research Interests, and contact information of three professional references.
 

Qualifications: 
Candidates must have a PhD, be licensed/eligible to be licensed as a registered nurse in Minnesota and have completed post-doctoral fellowship training if early career. Mid- and senior career candidates without formal post-doctoral training will be considered on an individual basis. Candidates must also have a track record of scholarly productivity with evidence of grant funding. 

Applications:
Applications should include a CV with Bibliography, Cover Letter, Statement of Research Interests, and contact information of three professional references.