Postdoctoral Associate - Neurotoxicology and Parkinson's Disease

Position Details

Postdoctoral Associate - Neurotoxicology and Parkinson’s Disease

Department:
Pharm-Pharmacology & Toxicology

Salary:
Minimum of $639,680

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

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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. The 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:

• Epigenetic analysis in mouse models of Parkinson’s disease related exposures
• Elucidating molecular mechanisms of pesticide-induced changes in DNA methylation in a 3D neurosphere model in vitro
• 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.

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 fields.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please upload your cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a contact list of 3 professional references.

Quick link to posting: /170516

Campus:
Rutgers University‑New Brunswick (Busch)

Posting Open Date: 08/29/2022

Posting Close Date: 01/03/2026

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