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The Wiersielis Lab in the Department of Biobehavioral Health at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate to join our research team. Our work investigates the neurobehavioral effects of environmental chemical exposure, with an emphasis on endocrine-disrupting compounds, stress, cognition, anxiety, and sex-dependent mechanisms of neurotoxicity using mouse models.
Job Responsibility:
Employ a combination of behavioral assays, ELISA, qPCR, and immunohistochemistry
Investigate the neurobehavioral effects of environmental chemical exposure, with an emphasis on endocrine-disrupting compounds, stress, cognition, anxiety, and sex-dependent mechanisms of neurotoxicity using mouse models
Requirements:
Ph.D. in neuroscience, psychology, toxicology, molecular biology, or a related field
Strong background in behavioral neuroscience in rodent models
Demonstrated ability of animal handling and behavioral testing paradigms
Experience with molecular techniques (e.g., qPCR, ELISA)
Proficiency in immunohistochemistry and histology for tissue analysis
Laboratory management experience
Statistical analysis
Presentation at national and international conferences
Primary drafting of peer-reviewed manuscripts
Extramural funding proposals
Mentorship of undergraduate and doctoral students
Must have resided in the U.S. for three of the past five years (36 of the past 60 months)
Nice to have:
Experience in neuroendocrinology, molecular biology, or toxicology considered advantageous
What we offer:
Competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being