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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$200K - $280K *

Lead a team to design and implement benchmarks that enhance AI model performance in biology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and timely delivery while mentoring scientists an...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $280K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI in biology by leading a team to design benchmarks and enhance model performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and ensure quali...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $124K *

Lead the charge in delivering impactful scientific software demonstrations and training. Collaborate with diverse teams to address customer needs and enhance bioinformatics solutions, driving innovati...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$99K - $138K *

Innovate by driving analytical development for AAV-based gene therapy programs. Lead technical initiatives, analyze data, and support regulatory submissions. Collaborate effectively across teams in a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $190K *

Strategize impactful economic research to design market-shaping mechanisms that align private incentives with social benefits, driving innovation policies for global public goods and engaging with sta...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Empower research by leveraging LLMs to design software and systems. You'll shape projects spanning maintenance to groundbreaking scientific exploration, enhancing researcher capabilities while cultiva...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$92K - $148K *

Advance your career in regulatory affairs through a dynamic fellowship program. Collaborate with experts, tackle real-world projects, and gain invaluable insights into drug development while enhancing...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$92K - $148K *

Empower your career in regulatory affairs through a dynamic fellowship, gaining hands-on experience across diverse therapeutic areas while collaborating with industry leaders to influence drug develop...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$92K - $148K *

Contribute to global drug development by engaging with health authorities, learning regulatory requirements, and tackling real-world projects. This two-year fellowship offers hands-on experience in re...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$159K - $197K *

Drive compliance excellence in clinical development by providing technical leadership and oversight in GCP, GVP, GLP, and GPP. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and readiness f...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $180K *

Unlock potential by joining our innovative team to advance AI in therapeutic antibody development. Collaborate with experts to set benchmarks, evaluate AI reasoning, and enhance biologics workflows, d...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $215K *

Lead the execution of innovative computational strategies for single-cell and spatial transcriptomics, driving biomarker discovery and clinical insights through high-dimensional data analysis in a col...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to drug discovery by developing and executing assays for pharmacological activity and efficacy of oligonucleotides in CNS research. Collaborate in a dynamic biotech environment to support i...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$101K - $126K *

Unlock potential by joining our team to automate and scale protein production workflows, leveraging your expertise in protein expression and purification to drive innovation in drug discovery and pati...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$74K - $118K *

Engage in cutting-edge immuno-oncology research by utilizing molecular biology techniques to develop mRNA-based cancer therapies. Collaborate within a dynamic team to execute experiments and deliver h...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer the Program Management Office, driving strategic alignment and efficiency across projects. Lead and mentor a dynamic team, implement best practices, and enhance organizational processes to ach...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$350K - $500K *

Join a team that's redefining scientific benchmarks by leveraging AI tools and deep biological expertise. Build and lead a high-performing scientific team while managing complex technical projects in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$66K - $99K *

Empower clinical research excellence by coordinating data quality and compliance. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure accurate data management, support training initiatives, and drive c...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$71K - $103K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing protein purification processes and diagnostics. Collaborate with scientists to develop robust systems, troubleshoot challenges, and present findings that driv...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and optimize molecular biosensors for brain-computer interfaces, executing in vivo imaging experiments and collaborating across disciplines to drive breakthroughs in neu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$57K - $105K *

Unlock potential by overseeing research projects in genetic disorders. Supervise iPSC maintenance and contribute to grant writing within a multidisciplinary team focused on cutting-edge biomedical adv...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$132K - $167K *

Shape the future of protein engineering by leading high-throughput platforms and phage display campaigns. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform raw data into actionable insights, drivin...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as a Business Development Specialist, driving strategic initiatives to enhance client relationships and brand visibility in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Collaborate wit...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of business development by driving strategic initiatives that enhance client relationships and elevate brand visibility. Collaborate with a dynamic team to manage marketing efforts an...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Engage stakeholders by driving strategic marketing initiatives that enhance client relationships and elevate brand visibility within the energy and infrastructure sectors, ensuring alignment with grow...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.