neurotoxicity PostDoc positions and fellowships

The Postdoctoral Research Associate I position in the Pharmacology and Toxicology Department at the University of Arizona focuses on investigating the pathomechanisms of TDP-43 neurotoxicity and mitochondrial dysfunction in neurodegenerative diseases. The successful candidate will join Dr. Xinglong Wang's lab to design and conduct experiments, analyze data, contribute to manuscript preparation, assist with grant writing, and help manage laboratory operations. This full-time role offers competitive benefits including health insurance, tuition reduction, and access to university recreational facilities, providing an excellent environment for advanced research training.

This PhD position at Stockholm University’s Department of Environmental Science focuses on uncovering and addressing corrupt practices in EU chemical regulation. The project, funded by the Swedish research council FORMAS, integrates legal science and toxicology to analyze industry-funded developmental neurotoxicity studies, assess violations of Good Laboratory Practice, and quantify reporting biases. The candidate will develop data‑analysis tools, propose legal reforms, and contribute to stronger enforcement mechanisms that protect public health and the environment.

This postdoctoral fellowship focuses on deciphering the neurotoxic mechanisms of chitinase 3-like 1 (CHI3L1) in progressive multiple sclerosis and identifying therapeutic compounds that block its pathogenic effects. The successful candidate will work within the Clinical Neuroimmunology Group at VHIR, utilizing human iPSC-derived neuronal models, molecular and cellular biology, advanced imaging, transcriptomic and proteomic approaches, and drug screening strategies to uncover intracellular mediators, neuronal receptors, and potential drug candidates for progressive MS therapy.

Postdoctoral Associate position at Baylor College of Medicine focusing on Alzheimer's disease research, investigating aging and neurodegeneration using Drosophila and cellular models, with responsibilities in multi-omics analyses, genetic screens, and data analysis.

The Postdoctoral Associate position in the Swanson Lab at the University of Florida focuses on investigating the molecular basis of neurological and neuromuscular diseases. The successful candidate will conduct research using human cell and/or mouse disease models, with expertise in neuroscience, RNA biochemistry, genomics, proteomics, or transcriptomics. This full-time, on-site role offers a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement options, and tuition assistance. The position is located on the UF main campus in Gainesville, a vibrant city with low cost of living and rich cultural opportunities.

This PhD project investigates whether interoceptive mechanisms—how we perceive and interpret internal bodily signals—gate treatment response in functional neurological disorder (FND). Using a comprehensive battery of behavioural, self-report, and EEG-based interoceptive tasks developed at Surrey, the candidate will assess patients from a specialist FND clinic before treatment and track symptoms via patient-reported and clinician-rated measures. A week-long experience sampling protocol will capture real-world bodily attention and symptom fluctuations. The project aims to determine how interoception differs in FND versus controls, whether interoceptive profiles predict treatment outcomes, and how these relationships are influenced by symptom measurement methods and mood. The student will gain training in advanced experimental methods, clinical research, and translational science while working within a collaborative environment linked to NHS services.

Duke University seeks a postdoctoral associate to lead innovative projects in gene therapy and viral vector development with a focus on the brain. The role includes designing novel platforms for persistent expression, investigating viral vector mechanisms, performing molecular biology experiments (RNA isolation, RT-qPCR, RNA-seq, cloning, reporter assays), evaluating platforms in cell culture and mouse models for neurological disease, and disseminating results through high‑impact publications and conference presentations. Candidates must hold a PhD in molecular biology, cell biology, neuroscience, or a related life‑sciences field, have strong CNS biology background, and proven expertise in molecular cloning, plasmid design, and RNA analysis techniques. The position is 100% grant‑funded and offers Duke’s competitive benefits package.

This 3-year postdoctoral position at University of Plymouth focuses on developing digital biomarkers for seizure diagnosis using wearable EEG technology. The role involves analyzing clinical EEG data to differentiate between epilepsy, FND, and syncope, with the goal of creating community-based diagnostic tools that reduce hospital wait times.

The Postdoctoral Associate in Medical Genetics at Duke University will investigate inherited metabolic disorders, with a focus on glycogen storage diseases and Pompe disease. Responsibilities include analyzing clinical patient data, conducting systematic literature reviews, developing hypotheses, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, presenting findings at conferences, and publishing peer‑reviewed research. The role requires a doctorate, prior clinical research experience, and preferably a background in neurology, immunology, or metabolic disorders.

This PhD program at Loughborough University focuses on advancing rehabilitation and health through research in clinical exercise science, musculoskeletal health, work rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation, and lifestyle interventions for chronic conditions. Students will work with renowned research centers and access state-of-the-art facilities.