Postdoctoral Research Fellow - School of Nursing

About the role

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 Postdoctoral Research Fellow will join our team in Houston, Texas, and support a dynamic program of research focused on chronic pain and the biobehavioral and socioeconomic factors that influence pain experiences and outcomes.

You will collaborate 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. This position provides a unique environment to develop independent research skills, contribute to high-impact scientific discoveries, and help advance equitable, evidence-based solutions for pain management.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Collaborates and communicates effectively with individuals at all levels.
• Demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Doctoral/Terminal Degree.

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas. This position is security-sensitive pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094. To the extent the position requires access to critical infrastructure, maintaining its security or integrity is a minimum qualification for employment.

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.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, vacation, and sick time—totaling around 37-38 days per year).li>
• Vacation accrual increases with 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 work/life services and programs.