Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical premiums for full‑t​

Generous time off and holidays

Retirement/pension plan

Wellbeing resources and discounts

Job summary

UTHealth Houston’s Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow. This biomedical postdoc role emphasizes experimental design, data analysis, and contributing to high‑impact publications.

The fellow will collaborate with faculty on imaging research topics and train junior researchers in laboratory methods. The position focuses on advancing scientific knowledge while developing independent research skills and building a strong

Qualifications

• Doctoral/Terminal degree required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills required.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts experiments and analyzes data to advance research.
• Prepares publications describing results and contributes to manuscripts.
• Mentors and trains lab personnel and other trainees.
• Reads and evaluates literature to stay current in the field.
• Collaborates with colleagues to advance research objectives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Doctoral/Terminal Degree

Job description

Join our nationally and internationally recognized UTHealth Houston Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow! DII is at the forefront of patient care, education, and research. Interpreting more than 420,000 radiological procedures annually, the department is committed to delivering high‑quality service through robust performance improvement initiatives. Distinguished faculty provide an exceptional educational environment supported by competitive residency and fellowship programs and partnerships with leading teaching hospitals. The department is also recognized for groundbreaking research in MRI and functional imaging, neuroscience and space medicine, orthopedic and sports medicine, trauma, and advanced image‑guided interventions, offering employees the opportunity to contribute to innovative work that is advancing the future of medicine.

What we do here changes the world.

UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

Once you join us you won't want to leave.

It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full‑time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

We take care of our employees!

As a world‑renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!

Position Summary

A biomedical postdoc position provides an opportunity for early‑career researchers to gain valuable experience, develop independent research skills, and contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge in their field of expertise.

Position 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.
• Possess interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate and communicate with individuals at all levels.
• Have 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

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code

• 51.215

Residency Requirement

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

This position is a security‑sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code

• 51.215 and Texas Government Code
• 411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code
• 117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R.
• 791.4.