We are recruiting PhD students with specific research goals in

'Cellular Nutrition' or 'Nutritional Neuroscience'. 

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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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Previous training in Cellular Nutrition or Nutritional Neuroscience is

NOT REQUIRED. However, a strong vision for expanding your existing knowledge into the research areas listed above is critical. We also seek candidates who can effectively address the significance of cellular research within the field of translational nutrition.

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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.

 

IMPORTANT: Our lab maintains a specialized focus on cellular mechanisms. Therefore, we are seeking candidates with specific alignment in this area; students with generalized, broad interests or a primary focus on clinical nutrition, oxidative stress biomarkers, whole-body metabolism, pregnancy, or secondary analysis will NOT be a fit for our current projects.

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Updated May 2026
                                          
                                                                                 hpark36@ches.ua.edu