Postdoctoral Fellow Jobs

Explore Postdoctoral Fellow opportunities on Ladders, the career site for vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Postdoctoral fellows build on doctoral training through advanced research, specialized projects, and collaboration with faculty, research teams, and industry partners. Browse openings to find roles aligned with your discipline, experience, and career goals.

What Does a Postdoctoral Fellow Do?

Postdoctoral fellows conduct research after earning a doctoral degree, often working under the guidance of a principal investigator or senior faculty member. Responsibilities may include designing studies, analyzing data, publishing findings, preparing grant proposals, mentoring students, and presenting research at conferences. Duties vary by institution, field, and project.

Qualifications for Postdoctoral Fellow Roles

Most positions require a Ph.D. or another relevant doctoral degree, along with research experience in a specialized area. Employers may seek expertise in particular methods, laboratory or computational tools, publications, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. Review each job description for specific requirements.

Postdoctoral Fellow Career Opportunities

Postdoctoral positions are available across universities, hospitals, research institutes, government organizations, and private-sector research teams. Fields can include life sciences, medicine, engineering, physical sciences, social sciences, and data science. Depending on the role, a fellowship may provide a pathway to academic, scientific, clinical, or industry careers.

Find Postdoctoral Fellow Jobs on Ladders

Search Ladders for vetted professional openings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare job requirements, research areas, and compensation details to identify opportunities that fit your background. Job availability and salary ranges vary by employer, location, and discipline.

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$128K - $214K *

Champion user research strategies that shape digital experiences by turning data into actionable insights, collaborating across teams to enhance user engagement and optimize web performance globally...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $125K *

Engage your passion for chemistry as you drive sales success by collaborating with teams, conducting demos, and providing insights to elevate product offerings and enhance customer engagement, all whi...

Massachusetts, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing clinician engagement and development. This role focuses on onboarding, professional growth, and retention strategies for surgical teams, ensuring a high-quali...

Addison, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$156K - $195K *

Champion the global eDiscovery Technology practice, leading a diverse team to innovate AI-assisted workflows, ensuring defensibility and quality across jurisdictions while driving growth and operation...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$215K - $230K *

Lead the charge in advancing scientific engagement and strategy for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. As a Senior Medical Science Liaison, you'll build relationships, share insights, and support medical affa...

Philadelphia, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$215K - $230K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role as a Senior Medical Science Liaison, engaging with key stakeholders in hematology-oncology. Leverage your expertise to enhance scientific understanding and suppor...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$215K - $230K *

Unlock potential by serving as a scientific expert in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, building relationships with healthcare professionals, and driving medical strategy for lacutamab. Collaborate across di...

Phoenix, AZRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$215K - $230K *

Explore the forefront of hematology as a Senior Medical Science Liaison, driving scientific engagement and insights in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Collaborate with key stakeholders to enhance medical s...

Raleigh, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $140K *

Reimagine financial strategy as you drive analytical rigor and strategic clarity in a high-impact role. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support growth initiatives and shape the future of a...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Transform regulatory affairs by leading strategic initiatives in advertising, promotion, and labelling for global products. Drive compliance and innovation while collaborating with cross-functional te...

New Jersey, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$224K - $431K *

Engineer cutting-edge performance models for coding tasks, enhancing large language models through empirical analysis and optimization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate insights in...

Colorado, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Join us to empower senior leaders by managing complex projects, client contracts, and travel arrangements. Your proactive support will enhance team efficiency in a fully virtual environment, fostering...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$107K - $166K *

Empower healthcare engagement by leveraging digital tools to connect with providers, enhance patient care, and drive strategic insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to elevate local market...

Wichita Falls, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$262K - $284K *

Optimize pediatric drug development strategies as a clinical pharmacology leader, overseeing pharmacometric analyses and regulatory submissions, while translating complex data into actionable decision...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$215K - $280K *

Drive strategic foresight and systems thinking to analyze global finance disruptions. Lead a multidisciplinary team to produce actionable insights and high-quality thought leadership, influencing deci...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Champion regulatory strategy initiatives to advance patient treatments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop regulatory pathways, support agency engagement, and ensure compliance, all wh...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $180K *

Contribute to the compliance framework and processes for regulated facilities. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve regulatory commitment while ensuring safe and efficient operations o...

Santa Clara, CARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$175K - $200K *

Drive impactful change in healthcare consulting by leveraging your expertise in clinical operations and research administration. Collaborate with executive leaders to solve complex challenges and fost...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Optimize healthcare operations by analyzing equipment utilization, reducing unnecessary rentals, and driving impactful process improvements through data-driven insights and strong partnerships with cl...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $95K *

Join as a critical team member to manage and enhance productivity platforms, ensuring stability, security, and user satisfaction. Collaborate across teams to drive operational maturity and navigate co...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Deliver comprehensive oversight and guidance for clinical trial monitoring, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address site issues, enhance recruitment, and ma...

Boston, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$132K - $178K *

Champion quality in In-Vitro Diagnostics and Companion Diagnostics. Lead proactive strategies, ensuring compliance in clinical trials while collaborating with partners to enhance precision medicine in...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $270K *

Drive stability by providing surge support for product launches and critical changes, ensuring effective execution and alignment across operations. Collaborate with teams to enhance readiness and swif...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$91K - $137K *

Shape the future of clinical research by managing site operations, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining data integrity. Collaborate with study teams to oversee monitoring activities and drive succ...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $137K *

Empower your career by managing clinical research sites, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining data integrity. Collaborate with teams to oversee study implementation and monitoring, while enhancing...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a postdoctoral fellow?question toggle

    A postdoctoral fellow is a researcher who has completed a doctoral degree and undertakes advanced research or specialized training, typically under the supervision of an experienced investigator or faculty member.

  • What degree do you need to become a postdoctoral fellow?question toggle

    Most postdoctoral fellow positions require a Ph.D. or another relevant doctoral degree. Specific requirements depend on the research field and employer.

  • What does a postdoctoral fellow do?question toggle

    Typical duties include conducting research, analyzing results, publishing papers, collaborating with research teams, presenting findings, and sometimes mentoring students or contributing to grant applications.

  • Where do postdoctoral fellows work?question toggle

    Postdoctoral fellows work at universities, hospitals, research institutes, government agencies, and private-sector organizations, depending on their area of specialization.

  • How can I find Postdoctoral Fellow jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Use Ladders to explore vetted professional job listings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Check each posting for compensation, location, qualifications, and research responsibilities.