Postdoctoral Associate Jobs in Texas
Postdoctoral Associate jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in biomedical research, computational sciences, and engineering across institutions and private research centers at every career stage from newly minted PhD to senior researcher. The heaviest hiring is in Houston, Austin, and Dallas, where anchors like MD Anderson Cancer Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, and Rice University maintain large, ongoing postdoctoral programs. Demand is especially strong in oncology research, neuroscience, and materials science. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Summary
The Postdoctoral Associate will perform independent research on pediatric brain tumors in the Gallo lab. The Postdoctoral Associate will have experience with bioinformatics and computational biology and will be able to guide and supervise the work of other staff and trainees in the lab. Postdoctoral Associate must have a solid knowledge of the biological principles driving brain tumors, and proven experience with implementation of bioinformatics (single-cell genomics, epigenomic platforms, mutation analyses).
Baylor College of Medicine typically follows similar to the NIH stipulated stipend guidelines for Postdoctoral Associates.
Job Duties
- Integrates several data types that includes, for instance, single-cell transcriptomic and epigenomic data to generate hypotheses that will be tested functionally, using tumor models.
- Discovers a putative important role for a gene.
- Follows up with collaborative functional experiments that will test whether removing/turning off that gene has any effects on behavior and phenotypes of cancer models.
- Supervises daily activities by trainees (graduate students, other postdoctoral fellows) and staff (lab technicians).
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
- No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD in informatics-related fields and/or biological sciences.
- Post doctoral Associate less than 5 year from date of Ph.D. conferral date.
- Experience with implementation of bioinformatics (single-cell genomics, epigenomic platforms, mutation analyses).
- Has solid knowledge of the principles driving brain tumors biology.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Summary
The Postdoctoral Associate will perform independent research on pediatric brain tumors in the Gallo lab. The Postdoctoral Associate will have experience with bioinformatics and computational biology and will be able to guide and supervise the work of other staff and trainees in the lab. Postdoctoral Associate must have a solid knowledge of the biological principles driving brain tumors, and proven experience with implementation of bioinformatics (single-cell genomics, epigenomic platforms, mutation analyses).
Baylor College of Medicine typically follows similar to the NIH stipulated stipend guidelines for Postdoctoral Associates.
Job Duties
- Integrates several data types that includes, for instance, single-cell transcriptomic and epigenomic data to generate hypotheses that will be tested functionally, using tumor models.
- Discovers a putative important role for a gene.
- Follows up with collaborative functional experiments that will test whether removing/turning off that gene has any effects on behavior and phenotypes of cancer models.
- Supervises daily activities by trainees (graduate students, other postdoctoral fellows) and staff (lab technicians).
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
- No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD in informatics-related fields and/or biological sciences.
- Post doctoral Associate less than 5 year from date of Ph.D. conferral date.
- Experience with implementation of bioinformatics (single-cell genomics, epigenomic platforms, mutation analyses).
- Has solid knowledge of the principles driving brain tumors biology.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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Postdoctoral Associate Job Market in Texas
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Who's Hiring
- Baylor College of Medicine28
- Rice University6
- Texas A&M University6
- Texas A&M AgriLife Extension5
- University of North Texas5
Top Industries Hiring
- Education55
- Science & Research11
- Agriculture & Farming2
- Healthcare & Medical Services1
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in postdoctoral associate jobs across Texas.
- PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in a directly relevant field required
- Demonstrated research productivity with peer-reviewed publications or conference presentations
- Experience with grant writing, data analysis, or laboratory techniques specific to the discipline
- Ability to work independently and collaborate within a multidisciplinary research team
- Strong written and oral communication skills for presenting findings and preparing manuscripts
- Proficiency with discipline-specific software, instrumentation, or computational tools
Postdoctoral Associate Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a postdoctoral associate in Texas?
Becoming a postdoctoral associate in Texas requires a completed doctoral degree in a relevant discipline, as the role is a transitional research appointment rather than a licensed profession with a state-issued credential. Texas institutions typically recruit through departmental postings and research-network referrals. Candidates strengthen their applications by building a publication record during their PhD, securing a faculty mentor whose work aligns with their own, and applying directly to research programs at Texas universities and medical centers.
Which companies hire postdoctoral associates in Texas?
Employers hiring postdoctoral associates in Texas right now include Baylor College of Medicine, Rice University, and Texas A&M University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's concentration of academic medical centers, federally funded national laboratories, and life sciences companies makes it one of the more diverse states for postdoctoral hiring outside traditional university settings.
Which Texas cities have the most postdoctoral associate jobs?
Houston, College Station, and Denton account for the most postdoctoral associate openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its dense cluster of medical institutions anchored by the Texas Medical Center, while Austin's growth in technology and life sciences research drives demand there, and Dallas benefits from UT Southwestern and a growing number of biotech and pharmaceutical research operations.
Are there remote postdoctoral associate jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Postdoctoral research is largely hands-on and lab- or clinic-based, making full remote arrangements uncommon. About 0% of postdoctoral associate openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those tend to be concentrated in computational biology, bioinformatics, data science, and theoretical research where the work does not require physical lab access.
How can I get hired as a postdoctoral associate in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying during the final year of your doctoral program, when Texas research institutions actively recruit candidates before dissertation defense. MD Anderson, UT Southwestern, and Texas A&M run structured postdoctoral training programs with defined onboarding for incoming researchers. Candidates without prior postdoc experience can also move laterally from research scientist or graduate research assistant roles. A strong publication record, even one first-author paper, and a well-matched faculty sponsor give candidates a meaningful edge.
Where can I find and apply to postdoctoral associate jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to postdoctoral associate jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across research institutions, medical centers, and private employers. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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