We are recruiting PhD students with specific research goals in

'Cellular Nutrition' or 'Nutritional Neuroscience'. 

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1. Main research topics

Our team's central research focus is 'Mitochondrial dysfunction in neuronal death mechanisms,' with an emphasis on the following keywords.

     Mitochondrial permeability transition

     ATP synthase

     Apoptosis (Bcl2 proteins)

     Redox homeostasis (e.g. ROS, and antioxidants)

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2.Bridging your trainings into cellular nutrition (e.g. mitochondrial dysfunction)

If you have any trainings on Cellular Nutrition, or techniques listed below (see the last paragraph), please emphasize. However,  previous training in Cellular Nutrition or Nutritional Neuroscience may not be required.

A strong vision for expanding your existing knowledge into the research areas listed above is critical. State how to bridge your trainings into the topics above.

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3. Translational nutrition

We also seek candidates who can effectively address the significance of cellular research within the field of translational nutrition.

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Important

Candidates with generalized, broad interest, wishing to work with multiple labs, or a primary focus on clinical nutrition, oxidative stress biomarkers, whole-body metabolism, pregnancy, epidemiology, or secondary analysis will NOT be a fit for our current projects.

We seek a person with a specialized, singular focus—someone who understands the beauty of walking alone, for a long time and into the depths.

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Additional comments on techniques

Students will receive comprehensive training in a range of cellular and molecular techniques: e.g. Neuronal culture, PCR, DNA purification, transfection, immunoblotting, immunocytochemistry, microscopy, rodent surgery, behavioral analysis, histology, immunohistochemistry, and more.

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Updated Oct 2026
                                          
                                                                                 hpark36@ches.ua.edu