The Fisher lab is moving from the University of Pittsburgh to the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio (UTHSCSA) and is looking to recruit 2-3 post-doctoral fellows to join the lab. Dr. Fisher is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine and a member of the Center for Healthy Aging and the GRECC at the South Texas Veterans Health Care System. The Fisher lab focuses on interactions between hormone signaling, metabolism, and stress response pathways during C. elegans development and aging.
For examples of current research in the Fisher lab please see:
Ferguson AA, Springer MG, and Fisher AL. skn-1 dependent and independent regulation of aip-1 expression following metabolic stress in C. elegans. Mol Cell Bio 2010; 30(11):2651-67.
Hochbaum D, Zhang Y, Stuckenholz C, Labhart P, Alexiadis V, Martin R, Knolker HJ, and Fisher AL. DAF-12 regulates a connected network of genes to ensure robust developmental decisions. PLOS Genetics 2011 7(7): e1002179.
Kashyap L, Perera S, and Fisher AL. Identification of novel genes involved in sarcopenia through RNAi screening in C. elegans. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2012; 67(1): 56-65.
We seek post-doctoral fellows who are creative, ambitious, and collaborative. Applicants should have a PhD or MD PhD degree with experience in genetics, biochemistry, or molecular biology. Please send e-mail with coverletter, CV, and the names of 3 references to Dr. Fisher at grouchofly@live.com.
The UTHSCSA provides an exciting, cutting-edge research environment with particular strengths in Biology of Aging research. San Antonio, Texas offers year-round warm weather, a low cost of living, and abundant outdoor activities.