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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$320K - $400K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative research in reinforcement learning and autonomous agents, shaping technical direction, and collaborating across teams to translate findings into scalable solutio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Engage in transformative drug development by providing expert nonclinical pharmacology and toxicology leadership. Collaborate across teams to enhance drug candidate evaluation, regulatory submissions...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$64K - $183K *

Drive innovation by supporting advanced quantum photonic technologies through research and development. Collaborate with experts to design, fabricate, and characterize optical materials and filters fo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $170K *

Transform drug development by providing expert in vivo study support and animal care. Collaborate with veterinarians to execute pharmacokinetic studies, ensuring high standards of animal welfare and r...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$114K - $140K *

Join us to lead innovative health care policy research, utilizing large datasets to evaluate and design impactful programs. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to influence Medicare and Medicaid...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $201K *

Advance your career by driving innovative research in Biomedical Science. In this hands-on role, you'll lead experimental projects, mentor junior scientists, and collaborate across teams to explore ne...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $165K *

Shape the future of scientific collaboration by managing complex proteostasis projects. Coordinate reporting, compliance, and communication among diverse teams to ensure successful outcomes and innova...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$89K - $152K *

Elevate scientific integrity by leading peer-review processes and ensuring fair evaluations for federal research proposals. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver credible technical assessments and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Oversee complex project management and operational tracking for IND-enabling nonclinical programs, ensuring timely delivery and regulatory readiness through cross-functional collaboration and effectiv...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Transform the future of cell culture processes by optimizing and scaling up innovative methodologies for interneuron manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance productivity and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$111K - $150K *

Elevate research by designing and executing in vivo studies to validate cardiac disease targets, collaborating across disciplines to advance therapeutic candidates and enhance our discovery pipeline i...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$195K - $215K *

Transform oncology diagnostics sales by developing strategic territory plans, driving partnerships, and exceeding sales goals through trusted relationships and innovative solutions in a dynamic health...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$195K - $215K *

Elevate your career by driving oncology diagnostics sales in a dynamic territory. Build strategic relationships, exceed sales goals, and implement innovative solutions while managing business results...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $115K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of laboratory automation and cell line development. Join a dynamic team to optimize high-throughput workflows and enhance CHO cell line performance through innovat...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $102K *

Engage in advanced genomic analysis and project coordination, providing leadership and guidance in a collaborative research environment. Contribute to innovative solutions in bioinformatics to support...

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

$250K - $400K *

Empower the future of gene therapy by leading benchmarks and innovations. Shape and own the core processes while collaborating with scientists to drive impactful drug programs and establish a dynamic...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$104K - $186K *

Join a team that's advancing pediatric cancer research through innovative preclinical studies. Collaborate with experts to develop and oversee therapeutic testing, ensuring compliance and excellence i...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$149K - $186K *

Accelerate cancer research by leveraging your immuno-oncology expertise to design and execute innovative studies, driving translational biomarker discovery and enhancing clinical development strategie...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $137K *

Drive your career forward as you develop and execute analytical methods in a dynamic lab environment, supporting innovative biopharmaceutical projects that enhance patient outcomes through high-qualit...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$76K - $121K *

Pioneer the future of global regulatory affairs through a two-year fellowship, gaining hands-on experience across diverse therapeutic areas while collaborating with industry leaders to enhance your pr...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$76K - $121K *

Champion innovative drug development by engaging in a two-year fellowship, gaining hands-on experience in regulatory affairs, and collaborating with experts to influence health authority strategies an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $95K *

Contribute to the development and execution of histology assays on CNS tissue, ensuring accurate quantification and analysis to support gene editing programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$109K - $174K *

Lead the charge in advancing high-throughput screening platforms for viral and bacterial antigens, driving innovative experimental design and collaboration with computational teams to optimize antigen...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $99K *

Lead innovative research initiatives addressing crime and urban issues. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to analyze data, publish findings, and inform policy decisions, while mentoring emerging r...

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

$141K - $262K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and implement biomarker strategies for oncology therapeutics, driving translational research and collaborating across disciplines to enhance clinical development and pat...

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  •   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.