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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$85K - $105K *

Empower innovation as you develop NGS assays, conduct experiments, and analyze results. Collaborate with teams to enhance existing products and present findings at conferences, driving advancements in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of research by driving innovative solutions and data analysis. Collaborate across teams to enhance methodologies, troubleshoot issues, and communicate insights effectively, all wh...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $95K *

Empower our genomic testing operations by ensuring accurate patient and billing information is collected and maintained. Serve as a vital liaison among patients, physicians, and lab staff to facilitat...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your research career by leading innovative projects and mentoring teams. Collaborate with experts to design and conduct experiments, analyze data, and contribute to groundbreaking publications...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $180K *

Shape the future of neuroscience by leveraging AI to enhance research methodologies. Collaborate with experts to define benchmarks, analyze data, and ensure AI agents meet rigorous scientific standard...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $180K *

Elevate neuroscience with AI as you define expert reasoning, design research tasks, and validate agent outputs. Collaborate with engineers to enhance workflows and ensure scientific rigor in AI applic...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $137K *

Join a dynamic team to leverage data science solutions, engage with scientists, and deliver impactful presentations. Collaborate across departments to enhance customer experiences and drive innovation...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $111K *

Reimagine research in paleobiology by investigating asexual reproduction in cytheroid ostracodes. Collaborate on data collection and analysis, publish findings, and engage with the scientific communit...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K - $115K *

Empower legal teams through comprehensive research support, leveraging advanced tools and resources to enhance legal research efficiency, accuracy, and collaboration across disciplines while fostering...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$153K - $184K *

Transform Canada's health innovation landscape by leading multidisciplinary R&D in immunology. Drive impactful collaborations and oversee advanced therapeutic development, ensuring alignment with publ...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$101K - $125K *

Drive impactful research initiatives by managing multiple large-scale projects, overseeing program operations, and fostering collaboration among diverse teams to enhance emergency medicine outcomes...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$101K - $125K *

Oversee comprehensive program management for multiple large-scale research projects, ensuring effective coordination, budget management, and operational support while fostering collaboration among div...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $90K *

Drive impactful research and collaboration to monitor political violence in Ohio. Engage with diverse stakeholders, produce timely reports, and support coalitions to enhance resilience against violenc...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in clinical research operations across multiple sites, mentoring staff and ensuring high-quality study execution. Drive program growth through effective collaboration and strategic ove...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$166K - $194K *

Lead the charge in supervising Clinical Laboratory operations, guiding personnel, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Utilize your expertise to troubleshoot complex issues, mentor staff, and mai...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in advancing our clinical research program, driving strategy and execution for microbiome-based studies. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure scientific rigor and regulatory compli...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Elevate your career by leading predictive modeling initiatives that drive business solutions and enhance member experiences. Collaborate with teams to innovate and implement advanced data science tech...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$204K - $310K *

Join a pioneering team to shape the vision and capabilities of foundational models. Drive impactful research and product development that translates into real-world applications, while collaborating a...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$204K - $310K *

Shape the future of AI foundational models by defining roadmap priorities and translating scientific insights into impactful capabilities, driving research into operational excellence while collaborat...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $190K *

Transform complex analytical workflows into actionable insights, leading customer-facing demonstrations and scientific collaborations. Drive reproducible methods and provide strategic scientific leade...

Concord, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing study activities in compliance with regulatory standards. Oversee a dynamic group of scientists, ensuring efficient operations and high-quality study support i...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Collaborate with advanced STEM researchers to design and evaluate complex problems for large language models, enhancing AI capabilities through rigorous analysis and structured solutions across variou...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Champion advanced STEM problem design and evaluation, collaborating with research teams to enhance large language models through rigorous analysis and structured solutions across various scientific di...

New York, NYRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$93K - $149K *

Join a dynamic team to advance low-temperature plasma modeling and research. Utilize high-performance computing and machine learning to enhance scientific discovery and engineering design in plasma te...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Empower innovation through advanced scientific research in corrosion control and production chemistry. Leverage deep expertise to design and formulate new products that tackle complex customer challen...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.