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Postdoctoral Associate

United States · Job Posted January 05, 2026
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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

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