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 - $100K *

Drive innovation in laboratory settings by executing experiments, analyzing data, and enhancing product development for CMP applications. Collaborate with a team to ensure safety and operational effic...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$109K - $174K *

Optimize AI/ML solutions for predictive safety modeling in drug discovery. Collaborate across disciplines to transform data into actionable insights, accelerating drug development and empowering infor...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$109K - $174K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative AI solutions for predictive modeling to enhance drug safety across the R&D lifecycle. Collaborate with scientists to transform multimodal data into actionable in...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$109K - $174K *

Optimize translational safety predictions by designing AI/ML models that leverage multi-domain data. Collaborate with cross-functional experts to innovate drug safety assessments and streamline decisi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$109K - $174K *

Unlock the potential of AI in drug safety by developing predictive models that enhance translational safety assessments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and improve patie...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$109K - $174K *

Drive significant advancements in drug safety by developing AI/ML models that enhance translational safety predictions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate complex data and improve de...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$109K - $174K *

Pioneer predictive models and AI frameworks for translational safety, collaborating across domains to enhance drug development safety and efficacy. Drive AI solutions to support evidence-based decisio...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$103K - $192K *

Optimize targeted drug delivery strategies by leading biological discovery and validation of cell-surface receptors for nucleic acid therapeutics. Collaborate cross-functionally to advance innovative...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by driving the development of RNAi therapeutics through innovative assay design and execution, contributing to preclinical research and advancing therapeutic efficacy assessments in a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in drug discovery as an associate scientist. Engage in target identification, biological profiling, and data generation to support internal pipelines, collaborating across teams to enr...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$83K *

Drive innovation in ultraviolet detector technologies for NASA missions by advancing molecular beam epitaxy processes, optimizing materials, and enhancing device performance through rigorous character...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$68K - $194K *

Contribute to the development of innovative software systems, supporting research tasks through design, implementation, and optimization. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure robust architectures a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $180K *

Lead and mentor a dynamic team in high-throughput screening and NGS workflows, driving innovation in oligonucleotide therapeutics. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize assays and enhance operati...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$89K - $123K *

Innovate operational delivery for early-phase clinical studies by managing vendor collaborations, ensuring compliance, and integrating protocols. Drive project management to deliver high-quality resul...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $165K *

Join a team that's advancing the future of therapeutics through LNP innovation. Utilize your expertise in LNP formulation and engineering to drive collaborations with cross-functional teams and client...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative protein handling and bioconjugation workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop robust protocols and drive impactful results in proteomics s...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $126K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative cell-based assays to drive discovery programs. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance platform growth and contribute to in vivo pharmacology activities, ens...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$157K - $221K *

Elevate the future of cancer diagnostics by leading technology transfer and root cause analysis in a dynamic lab environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing processes...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$94K - $144K *

Drive innovative LNP delivery research by executing in vitro and ex vivo studies, developing assays, and collaborating across teams to advance targeted therapies in immunology and neuroscience...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $250K *

Empower AI safety by leading research on white-box methods, publishing findings, and engaging with the community to improve algorithm alignment and risk management in real-world applications with a fo...

4 weeks ago

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

$130K - $155K *

Innovate computational methods to advance drug design for disordered proteins. Collaborate with scientists to create machine learning architectures that enhance protein modeling and small molecule int...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of connectivity by leading complex silicon programs. Drive cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance AMS IP on time and within budget, ensuring operational excellence in a fa...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $201K *

Advance AI-native biologics discovery by integrating cutting-edge AI and computational methods into therapeutic programs. Collaborate across teams to enhance decision-making and accelerate the develop...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $201K *

Engage in AI-native biologics discovery by integrating advanced AI and computational design into therapeutic programs. Collaborate across teams to enhance decision-making and accelerate drug discovery...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $201K *

Unlock potential by integrating AI and computational design into biologics discovery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance therapeutic development and drive innovative solutions in drug...

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.

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    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.