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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$76K - $121K *

Transform your career in regulatory affairs through a dynamic two-year fellowship, gaining hands-on experience across diverse therapeutic areas while collaborating with industry leaders to shape the f...

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...

3 days ago

  •   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...

1 week ago

  •   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...

2 weeks ago

  •   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...

2 weeks ago

  •   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...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $125K *

Transform the future of particle physics by applying advanced scientific expertise to solve complex problems, enhance operational efficiency, and contribute to groundbreaking research in accelerator p...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $184K *

Drive innovation in mRNA Display technologies by optimizing affinity-selection platforms. Collaborate with a dynamic team to advance therapeutic discoveries through rigorous experimental design and da...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $155K *

Champion groundbreaking in vivo CRISPR screening initiatives and lead innovative genetic research projects that drive therapeutic discoveries through high-throughput functional genomics and advanced t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$78K - $156K *

Transform the future of neuromodulation by leading innovative research initiatives that integrate neuroscience, AI, and biomarker discovery to advance next-generation therapies and personalized treatm...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$117K - $158K *

Join a dynamic team to discover and optimize biocatalysts for innovative manufacturing processes. Utilize cutting-edge protein engineering and high-throughput screening to enhance enzyme performance...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$198K - $369K *

Lead the charge in advancing drug development by providing expert pathology and safety leadership across multiple programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape strategies, assess risks, a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Optimize project outcomes by leading architectural design processes and ensuring adherence to quality standards, while coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and managing client communications througho...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$103K - $138K *

Help us shape innovative projects across diverse sectors by leading design processes, ensuring quality, and mentoring a collaborative team. Your expertise will drive project success while adhering to...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$93K - $120K *

Shape the future of architecture by leading complex projects, ensuring design excellence, and collaborating with diverse teams. Bring your technical expertise and passion for quality to create high-pe...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$75K - $110K *

Innovate in advanced semiconductor device research by designing experiments, analyzing data, and collaborating with engineers to enhance performance and safety in a dynamic laboratory environment...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$109K - $174K *

Pioneer innovative imaging analytics in oncology, transforming trial data into actionable insights. Collaborate across teams to enhance AI capabilities and drive clinical decisions, impacting patient...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$109K - $174K *

Transform oncology trial imaging through AI, enhancing clinical decisions and advancing innovative treatments. Collaborate across teams to drive scientific innovation and deliver impactful insights in...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and implement cutting-edge mass spectrometry techniques, supporting impactful research through collaboration, data analysis, and innovative solutions in a fast-paced sci...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $142K *

Unlock potential by driving high-impact research at the intersection of AI and HPC, leveraging world-class computing resources to advance scientific discoveries and collaborate with multidisciplinary...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead innovative research initiatives by designing and supervising complex experiments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and collaborating with a diverse team to deliver high-quality scie...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $120K *

Champion the execution of capital construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to enhance facilities across campuses...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in advancing AI applications in genomics by coordinating multi-disciplinary collaborations, managing scientific projects, and facilitating data sharing to drive innovation in genomic i...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading the Genomics AI Initiative, coordinating complex scientific collaborations, and driving operational excellence across multidisciplinary teams to advance AI applications in...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$500K+*

Join a team that's at the forefront of scaling large agent systems, designing and executing experiments to enhance performance and efficiency. Collaborate across disciplines to build robust platforms...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.