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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$180K - $220K *

Lead the charge in building and scaling clinical quality programs and population health strategies. Drive measurable improvements in quality outcomes and operational performance while fostering high-p...

Nashville, TNRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$185K - $344K *

Unlock your potential by driving strategic customer engagement and analytics initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance targeting strategies and improve decision-making, ultimatel...

East Hanover, NJRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$165K - $243K *

Deliver innovative disaster recovery solutions for healthcare systems, ensuring compliance and resilience for clinical workloads. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address complex challenges...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$65K - $112K *

Drive innovation in research by supporting complex data workflows and project development across various disciplines focused on human health. Collaborate with researchers to enhance computing capabili...

St. Louis, MORemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $180K *

Transform consumer growth by building AI-driven acquisition strategies. Lead paid and organic channels, manage a $5M+ budget, and prototype new revenue streams while developing a high-output team to d...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$74K - $125K *

Lead the charge in modernizing a federal agency's data ecosystem. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate needs into actionable features, ensuring backlog readiness and supporting AI initiatives in...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $120K *

Champion full life cycle recruiting for federal contracts, focusing on DOE programs. Engage specialized talent across engineering, IT, and cleared positions while leveraging advanced sourcing strategi...

Herndon, VARemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $109K *

Optimize global regulatory activities for medical devices, ensuring compliance in labeling, UDI, and product data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product registrations and maintain...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer growth within established enterprise accounts, improving retention and driving measurable expansion by engaging new stakeholders and increasing contract value while collaborating closely with...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $193K *

Drive growth in molecular diagnostics by creating market strategies, launching campaigns, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance transplant patient outcomes globally. Shape compelling narrati...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$255K - $310K *

Lead a high-performing team to execute market access strategies, optimize payer engagement, and enhance product positioning. Drive collaboration across stakeholders to ensure effective reimbursement a...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$104K - $117K *

Engage with senior technical requisitions, ensuring quality outreach and swift hiring. Collaborate with executives, utilize AI tools, and uphold communication standards to attract top talent in a comp...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Engage with cutting-edge quantum technologies, bridging customer needs and innovative solutions. Collaborate with R&D to enhance product delivery while guiding clients through their quantum computing...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$181K - $224K *

Elevate global CMC regulatory strategies for commercial compounds. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance and timely submissions, while leading projects and maintaining expertise in regul...

Carlsbad, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Champion our security posture by designing and automating detection and response systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance incident response and improve security practices, ensuring...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $135K *

Collaborate with leaders to manage employee relations and complex investigations, providing expert guidance and risk assessments in a dynamic, regulated environment. Drive best practices and support w...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$64K - $102K *

Elevate network performance by deploying and optimizing voice solutions, ensuring 99.999% uptime. Collaborate on network planning and security, while providing expert support and documentation for com...

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Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$97K - $193K *

Drive your career by managing clinical research across sites, ensuring compliance and successful execution of studies. Use your expertise to maintain high standards and support critical research that...

Arizona, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $175K *

Transform data into insights by designing and maintaining scalable knowledge graph solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and accessibility, while optimizing perform...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $90K *

Join a dynamic team to manage full-cycle accounts receivable, financial reporting, and budgeting processes. Leverage your analytical skills to support operations, enhance accuracy, and drive continuou...

Chicago, ILRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$200K - $250K *

Engage with clients as a trusted advisor, driving technical sales and solution design in cybersecurity. Collaborate with teams to translate complex challenges into impactful solutions, ensuring alignm...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $170K *

Empower executive leadership with strategic financial insights to drive growth initiatives. Collaborate on M&A, pricing, and R&D investments while delivering actionable recommendations in a fast-paced...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$308K - $347K *

Champion patient care by managing diverse needs, conducting visits, and collaborating with teams. Engage in continuous learning and utilize your clinical expertise while supervising colleagues in a su...

San Rafael, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Empower growth by driving sales of lab supplies and diagnostics. Build strong customer relationships, develop strategic sales plans, and ensure market penetration while achieving sales forecasts in a...

Ann Arbor, MIRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.