Postdoctoral Associate - Neurotoxicology and Parkinson's Disease

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Nov 16, 2024

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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Postdoctoral Associate - Neurotoxicology and Parkinson's Disease
Department	Pharm-Pharmacology&Toxicology
Salary	Commensurate With Experience
Posting Summary	There is a postdoc position available in Dr. Alison Bernstein's lab in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute ( EOHSI)/Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers University. This position is funded by grants from the National Institute of Environmental Health ( NIEHS) and National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke ( NINDS). Dr. Bernstein's research focuses on the role of epigenetics and the environment in the etiology of sporadic Parkinson's disease. The candidate will focus on 1-2 of the following projects: (1) epigenetic analysis in a mouse models of Parkinson's disease related exposures, (2) elucidating molecular mechanisms of pesticide-induced changes in DNA methylation in a 3D neurosphere model in vitro, and (3) characterizing mechanisms underlying synaptic deficits in an in vivo two-hit exposure model of Parkinson's disease. Rutgers University is one of the largest research universities and has outstanding resources and facilities to support state-of-the-art research. Both Dr. Bernstein's home department and EOHSI are nationally and internationally recognized for their basic and clinical research on pharmacology, toxicology, and exposure science. Dr. Bernstein's research team has access to outstanding facilities of Genomics, Genetics, Proteomics, Confocal and high-content imaging, Histopathology, Analytical Chemistry, Flow Cytometry, etc. Rutgers University provides an excellent career development and training environment for postdoc researchers.
Position Status
Posting Number	22FA0817
Posting Open Date	08/29/2022
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Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Qualified candidates are required to have a PhD or an equivalent doctoral degree and experience in neuroscience, neurotoxicology, epigenetics, or other relevant field.
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Special Instructions to Applicants	Please upload your cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact list of 3 professional references.
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/170516
Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
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