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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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 05, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
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On-site work
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