Postdoctoral Associate in Pharmacy

Rutgers The State University

United States

Application Instructions

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title:
Postdoctoral Associate - Neurotoxicology and Parkinson’s Disease

Department:
Pharmacology & Toxicology

Salary Details:
A minimum of $63,968

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

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

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 (when applicable)
Life insurance coverage
Employee discount programs

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:

epigenetic analysis in a 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 molecular mechanisms underlying increased susceptibility 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 that 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

Full Time

Posting Number:
26FA0005

Posting Open Date:
01/12/2026

Posting Close Date:
Not specified

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Qualified candidates are required to have a PhD or an equivalent doctoral degree and experience in neuroscience and neurodegeneration. Candidate must have expertise in neuroscience, neurodegeneration, and neuroinflammation.

Must be proficient in:

PCR
RT-PCR/qPCR
western blot
ELISA
molecular biology
primary neuronal and glial cell culture

Must have experience maintaining a mouse colony, as well as:

stereotactic surgery
brain dissection
immunofluorescence
fluorescence microscopy
confocal microscopy

Certifications/Licenses

Not specified

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Not specified

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified

Equipment Utilized

Not specified

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Not specified

Posting Details

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/266959

Campus

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus:
Busch (RU-New Brunswick)

City:
Piscataway

State:
NJ

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