Postdoctoral Fellow - Leadership Institute Research
- Requisition #: 710721-202610161550
- Department: Leadership Institute
- Location: Houston, TX
- Posted Date: 10/15/2026
The MD Anderson Leadership Institute is seeking a driven individual with an interest in conducting and disseminating organizational research. In this highly developmental position, you will be working with leadership experts to conduct research on a myriad of programs and topics related to employee and leadership development (e.g., inclusion, selection, change, coaching, mentoring, teams). You will have the opportunity to work with an abundance of existing employee and organizational data, collect new data, design new research projects that fit your interests, and join ongoing research projects. You will also help evaluate leadership development programs, including creating surveys, analyzing data and visualizing
results, and have ample opportunities for writing manuscripts for publication in academic and practitioner outlets.
We are seeking an individual who has a passion for working in healthcare and for leadership research in pursuit of the ultimate goal of safe and efficient patient care. The ideal candidate will enjoy working on multiple projects simultaneously, have an interest in both research and applied work, and thrive in an autonomous work environment. Candidates should also have interest in translating this research to evidence-based best practices and tools for organizations. This full-time position requires a commitment of 40 hours per week and will work remotely as part of the
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. As a Postdoctoral Fellow, you will gain valuable exposure to a world-renowned healthcare organization and leading experts in leadership development and will develop skills needed to be successful in both the academic and applied fields.
All duties and responsibilities are carried out in compliance with institutional policies, ethical research standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Conduct structured interviews in the field
Develop surveys and other evaluation tools
Conduct research in a variety of areas
Collect and analyze individual- and team-level data
Write manuscripts and create presentations for submission to scientific and business outlet
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Ph.D. in I/O Psychology, Organizational Behavior, Human Factors Psychology, or related field from
an accredited school by start date; degree must be conferred less than 18 months before start date
Experience in evidence-based program evaluation
Proficiency in all stages of the research process
Strong methodological and analytical skills
Proficiency in data collection/statistical software (e.g., Excel, R, SPSS, Qualtrics, Power BI)
Excellent written and verbal communication, listening
POSITION INFORMATION
MD Anderson offers full-time postdoc positions with a salary ranging from $64,000 to $76,000. depending on the number of years of postgraduate experience. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition
Offsite work arrangements are subject to approval and may be modified or revoked at any time based on business needs, performance considerations, or regulatory requirements.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
results, and have ample opportunities for writing manuscripts for publication in academic and practitioner outlets.
We are seeking an individual who has a passion for working in healthcare and for leadership research in pursuit of the ultimate goal of safe and efficient patient care. The ideal candidate will enjoy working on multiple projects simultaneously, have an interest in both research and applied work, and thrive in an autonomous work environment. Candidates should also have interest in translating this research to evidence-based best practices and tools for organizations. This full-time position requires a commitment of 40 hours per week and will work remotely as part of the
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. As a Postdoctoral Fellow, you will gain valuable exposure to a world-renowned healthcare organization and leading experts in leadership development and will develop skills needed to be successful in both the academic and applied fields.
All duties and responsibilities are carried out in compliance with institutional policies, ethical research standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Conduct structured interviews in the field
Develop surveys and other evaluation tools
Conduct research in a variety of areas
Collect and analyze individual- and team-level data
Write manuscripts and create presentations for submission to scientific and business outlet
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Ph.D. in I/O Psychology, Organizational Behavior, Human Factors Psychology, or related field from
an accredited school by start date; degree must be conferred less than 18 months before start date
Experience in evidence-based program evaluation
Proficiency in all stages of the research process
Strong methodological and analytical skills
Proficiency in data collection/statistical software (e.g., Excel, R, SPSS, Qualtrics, Power BI)
Excellent written and verbal communication, listening
POSITION INFORMATION
MD Anderson offers full-time postdoc positions with a salary ranging from $64,000 to $76,000. depending on the number of years of postgraduate experience. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition
Offsite work arrangements are subject to approval and may be modified or revoked at any time based on business needs, performance considerations, or regulatory requirements.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
