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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$80K *

Join a team that's pioneering next-generation RNA therapeutics through innovative polymer strategies. Collaborate in a dynamic environment to enhance RNA delivery systems and contribute to impactful r...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$114K - $140K *

Engineer innovative health care delivery policies through quantitative analysis, leading projects that influence Medicare and Medicaid systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate and...

Durham, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$128K - $170K *

Drive innovative measurement and analysis for electro-optic materials and devices, enhancing data quality across full characterization from thin films to final device testing, while collaborating with...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$111K - $161K *

Shape your career with a pivotal role in developing innovative library prep methods for a cutting-edge protein sequencing platform, driving accuracy and efficiency in sequencing outcomes through creat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $210K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative T-cell engagers for prostate cancer treatment. Oversee a cross-disciplinary team, driving scientific excellence and collaboration to pioneer next-generation th...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $210K *

Help us lead innovative oncology research by developing cutting-edge T-cell engagers and small molecule therapeutics. Drive scientific excellence and collaboration to create impactful cancer treatment...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in upstream operations, ensuring efficient production and purification of clinical vectors while adhering to GMP and regulatory standards. Collaborate across disciplines to drive proje...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $115K *

Empower your career by joining a dynamic team focused on healthcare compliance auditing. Utilize your analytical skills to drive impactful audits and contribute to client deliverables while receiving...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$109K - $174K *

Develop and optimize sequencing-based analytical methods for mRNA vaccines and therapeutics, leveraging advanced sequencing technologies to ensure product quality and integrity across various stages o...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$109K - $174K *

Transform your career by developing cutting-edge analytical methods for mRNA-based therapeutics. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product quality and drive innovation in analytical developmen...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$109K - $174K *

Advance innovative bioassays for mRNA vaccines, collaborating with Research to translate biology into robust analytical methods, ensuring assay performance and reproducibility for future applications...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$109K - $174K *

Elevate analytical innovation by developing biophysical methodologies for lipid nanoparticle characterization. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product understanding and drive technology adva...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in advancing pharmaceutical analytical methods and standards. Drive complex studies, support regulatory compliance, and mentor scientific talent while championing method development an...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$81K - $138K *

Lead impactful research initiatives to combat child labor and human trafficking. Utilize advanced analytical skills to inform policy and enhance global labor standards, while mentoring junior analysts...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$117K - $156K *

Elevate drug product development by designing and executing formulation studies, optimizing processes, and collaborating across teams to support preclinical and clinical projects, ensuring robust manu...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes through effective oncology product support and relationship building. Drive growth by collaborating with healthcare professionals and optimiz...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$118K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative genomic AI research to transform disease diagnosis and treatment. Collaborate with experts to develop predictive models using vast genomic datasets, enhancing ou...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$107K - $157K *

Join a dynamic team to innovate foam control technologies that enhance efficiency and quality across vital industries. Lead product development from concept to commercialization, collaborating globall...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$209K - $244K *

Shape the future of immunoassay development by leading complex laboratory studies, optimizing assays, and providing scientific guidance across vaccine pipelines, ensuring robust methodologies and inno...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $123K *

Unlock potential by driving immunoassay development and optimization. Collaborate with scientists to execute assays, support method development, and ensure data integrity in a fast-paced biopharmaceut...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$72K - $121K *

Engineer advanced electrochemical processes and functional coatings, focusing on material design and surface modification. Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team to develop novel deposition methods a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$78K - $91K *

Join a team that's pioneering proteomics research, collaborating on cutting-edge projects in molecular networks related to disease. This role offers hands-on experience in mass spectrometry and experi...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$75K - $90K *

Drive innovative RNA delivery solutions by developing lipid nanoparticle formulations. Collaborate with a dynamic team to conduct assays, analyze data, and communicate findings effectively, contributi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $155K *

Optimize antibody discovery and engineering through innovative phage and yeast display technologies, driving high-quality lead development and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic research envi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$69K - $99K *

Grow your career with us to support clinical trial execution, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while collaborating with teams to drive innovative medicines from concept to reality...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.