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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Job Title
Postdoctoral Research AssociateAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
ChemistryProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
College Station, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Here’s a Glimpse of the Job
The Postdoctoral Research Associate is responsible for the design, synthesis, and evaluation of novel catalysts and their functional properties. This role leverages core expertise in bioinorganic chemistry, inorganic and organic synthesis, and fundamental electrochemistry to develop and characterize bio-inspired transition metal complexes and functional catalytic materials.
Opportunities to Contribute
- Conducts experimental laboratory research work in the field of catalysis including inorganic/synthesis and characterization.
- Attends scientific meetings and seminars for research enhancement and stays up to date on scientific research via reading literature, and etc.
- Makes presentations of results at group meetings and other appropriate venues.
- Mentors' collaborator’s graduate and undergraduate student(s) in their related research efforts and maintains laboratory instrumentation.
- Aids the PI in the preparation of manuscripts, proposals, and presentations.
- Participates in analyzing and disseminating data results as part of participation in group meetings.
- Prepares manuscripts, periodic reports, scientific papers/presentations, and grant proposals.
- Contributes to various group jobs and follows applicable safety standards.
Qualifications
- Appropriate PhD
A well-qualified candidate may also possess:
- Ph.D. in Chemistry with related training in electrochemistry and materials chemistry
- Ability to cultivate and maintain professional working relationships with people from various backgrounds.
Salary: Commensurate
Special Note: This position is funded from grant and/or contract funding, which is renewed through provisions of the grantor of the contract. Therefore, this position is contingent upon continuation of funding from these grants and/or contracts, as well as satisfactory job performance.
Schedule Note: May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours. May travel as required.
What You Need to Do:
Select the Apply button to begin your application. Submitting a cover letter and resume is strongly recommended and will help us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.
Why Texas A&M University?
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Texas A&M University’s Department of Chemistry is a cadre of faculty, staff, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, academic advisors, scientific and technical staff, who have a shared purpose of translating our passion for chemistry to young scholars at all levels in many scientific fields. To learn more, please visit our website: http://www.chem.tamu.edu/
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums.
- 12-15 days of annual paid holidays.
- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month.
- Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
- Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
- Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more.
- Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee.
- Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees.
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
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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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