Postdoctoral Research Fellow - School of Nursing

This role offers an exciting opportunity for an early‑career researcher to advance their scientific career while contributing to meaningful work that improves patient outcomes. The UTHealth School of Nursing is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the team in Houston, Texas, supporting a dynamic program of research focused on chronic pain and the biobehavioral and socioeconomic factors that influence pain experiences and outcomes. The position involves collaboration on innovative studies exploring pain self‑management, pain care disparities, opioid use, and interventions that leverage digital healthcare and integrative medicine approaches, including auricular point acupressure.

Key Accountabilities

• Plans and conducts experiments, analyzes data, and prepares publications describing results.
• Assists in training and mentoring of lab personnel, including graduate students and other trainees.
• Reads and evaluates literature.
• Possesses interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate and communicate with individuals at all levels.
• Has strong written and oral communication skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

Doctoral/Terminal Degree.

Physical Requirements

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive / Residency Requirement

This position is security‑sensitive pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094. Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas. Holders must maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code 117.001(2). Routine reviews will assess criminal history and foreign‑adversary connections.

Benefits

• 100 % paid medical premiums for full‑time employees.
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, vacation and sick time – approximately 37‑38 days per year, with increased accrual for longer tenure).
• Retirement/pension plan.
• Free financial and legal counseling.
• Free mental health counseling services.
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.
• Employee discounts (entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.).
• Resources for child and elder care.
• Additional employee benefits and services.

Location

Houston, Texas (UTHealth School of Nursing).