Postdoctoral Researcher Jobs in Texas

Postdoctoral Researcher jobs in Texas are concentrated in life sciences, computational biology, materials science, and energy research, with the state ranking among the most active research markets in the country for early-career scientists. The heaviest hiring is in Houston, Austin, and Dallas-Fort Worth, where institutions like MD Anderson Cancer Center, the University of Texas system, and Texas A&M University maintain large, ongoing postdoctoral programs. The most in-demand specialties right now are oncology research, machine learning applications in biomedical science, and clean energy technology. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles76
Top employerUT Southwestern Medical Center
Top cityHouston, TX
Cities hiring13
Work type67% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Postdoctoral Research Associate
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Postdoctoral Research Associate
Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
Research & Academia
Doctoral degree in chemistry

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Neurobiology & Anatomy
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Neurobiology & Anatomy
UTHealth Houston
Houston, Texas
Biotech & Life Sciences
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Laboratory Research
Research & Academia
Doctoral degree
5,001-10,000

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POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER - Nephrology - Parikh Lab
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POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER - Nephrology - Parikh Lab
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas
Biotech & Life Sciences
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Laboratory Research
Research & Academia
10,000+

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow - School of Public Health (Brownsville)
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow - School of Public Health (Brownsville)
UTHealth Houston
Brownsville, Texas
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
Research & Academia
Doctoral degree in epidemiology
5,001-10,000

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Postdoctoral Researcher Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Dallas
26 jobs
Denton
6 jobs
College Station
4 jobs
Waco
2 jobs
Bryan
2 jobs
San Marcos
2 jobs
El Paso
1 job
Killeen
1 job

Postdoctoral Researcher Job Market in Texas

A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • UT Southwestern Medical Center24
  • MD Anderson Cancer Center16
  • UTHealth Houston10
  • Texas A&M University7
  • University of North Texas6

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Science & Research

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in postdoctoral researcher jobs across Texas.

  • PhD in a relevant field from an accredited institution required for all positions
  • Demonstrated research output including peer-reviewed publications or conference presentations
  • Hands-on laboratory or computational skills aligned with the sponsoring lab's methods
  • Ability to design, execute, and document independent research projects
  • Experience with grant writing or research proposal preparation is frequently preferred
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting findings to scientific audiences

Postdoctoral Researcher Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a postdoctoral researcher in Texas?

You become a postdoctoral researcher in Texas by completing a doctoral degree and then securing a postdoctoral appointment directly with a university, research institute, or industry lab. Texas has no state-issued license or certification for postdoctoral researchers. Most candidates apply through institutional job portals at UT Austin, Texas A&M, UT Southwestern, Baylor College of Medicine, or MD Anderson Cancer Center, where faculty principal investigators post openings tied to specific funded projects.

Which companies hire postdoctoral researchers in Texas?

Companies currently hiring postdoctoral researchers in Texas include UT Southwestern Medical Center, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and UTHealth Houston, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's combination of major research universities, federally funded national laboratories like Sandia and NASA's Johnson Space Center, and a growing biopharma corridor in Houston and Austin means postdoctoral demand extends beyond academia into private sector research roles.

Which Texas cities have the most postdoctoral researcher jobs?

The cities with the most postdoctoral researcher openings in Texas are Houston, Dallas, and Denton. Houston leads because of its dense medical research ecosystem anchored by the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical complex in the world, while Austin's growth in computational and engineering research and the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex's expanding biotech and materials science sectors account for a large share of the remaining openings.

Are there remote postdoctoral researcher jobs in Texas?

Yes, but they're rare. Postdoctoral research is predominantly hands-on, requiring lab access, specialized equipment, or on-site collaboration with a research team. About 33% of postdoctoral researcher openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be concentrated in computational, bioinformatics, or data-intensive research areas where lab presence is not required.

How can I get hired as a postdoctoral researcher in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying directly to postdoctoral fellowship programs at Texas institutions before your PhD defense, targeting positions where your dissertation research aligns with an active faculty grant. MD Anderson, UT Southwestern, and Baylor College of Medicine all run structured postdoctoral training programs designed for candidates finishing their doctoral work. Presenting at regional conferences in your field and connecting with Texas-based principal investigators through professional societies also opens doors before a formal opening is posted.

Where can I find and apply to postdoctoral researcher jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to postdoctoral researcher jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that match your research background and institution type, then apply directly to the ones that fit your interests and qualifications.

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