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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$173K - $299K *

Lead the strategic vision for neuroscience drug development, ensuring scientific excellence and regulatory compliance while mentoring cross-functional teams to innovate and excel in therapeutic advanc...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$173K - $299K *

Join a leading neuroscience team as a scientific expert driving strategic planning and development. Collaborate across functions to ensure regulatory compliance and scientific excellence from discover...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovation in diagnostic platforms by leading verification and validation efforts. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and drive data-driven decisions, enhancing product performance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Lead complex clinical research initiatives, overseeing project management and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborate with diverse teams to achieve institutional goals while maintai...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $160K *

Elevate your career by providing high-level administrative support to the CEO. Manage calendars, communications, and special projects while ensuring confidentiality and efficiency in a dynamic environ...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$103K - $124K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing cancer diagnostics through innovative statistical analysis and collaboration. Contribute to study designs, regulatory submissions, and impactful research in a...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Support clinical studies by assisting teams with tasks like medical monitoring and protocol management. Collaborate across functions and engage with stakeholders to ensure successful trial outcomes wh...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $190K *

Empower your career by leading global medical affairs strategies in immunology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize asset development and lifecycle management, driving innovative solut...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$113K - $277K *

Reimagine national security research by providing expert analysis and innovative solutions. Collaborate with teams to tackle complex challenges, lead projects, and communicate findings effectively to...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Play a key role in developing biochemical assays to enhance multi-omics platforms, optimizing processes and collaborating across teams to drive innovation and scientific rigor in enzyme evaluation and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $200K *

Champion innovative research initiatives by transforming complex client questions into actionable insights. Take ownership of projects from concept to delivery, leveraging cutting-edge methodologies a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$86K - $111K *

Join a dynamic team to develop innovative drug formulations and processes. Contribute to pivotal clinical projects while enhancing your skills in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with experts and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $140K *

Drive the development and optimization of multiplex proteomic panels, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality assay performance and deliver reliable data across diverse diseas...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Lead Corporate FP&A initiatives, driving budgeting, forecasting, and performance management. Oversee financial analysis and reporting while enhancing systems and dashboards for improved decision-makin...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$117K - $201K *

Join a team that develops AI-enabled scientific data products, shaping data strategies for drug discovery and patient safety. You'll design scalable integration frameworks, enhance data architectures...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $201K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of scientific data engineering, combining expertise in AI and data architecture to design interoperable, AI-ready data solutions that drive drug discovery and deve...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $201K *

Lead the development of innovative scientific data products to enhance AI-driven drug discovery efforts, ensuring effective integration across diverse data domains to support patient safety and transl...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $201K *

Shape the future of drug discovery by leading the design and implementation of AI-ready scientific data products that enhance drug development and patient safety through innovative data architectures...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $201K *

Drive the evolution of AI-ready scientific data products that integrate and enhance the drug discovery and development lifecycle, fostering collaboration between multiple scientific domains and ensuri...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$177K - $222K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic asset evaluations and collaborations across teams to enhance business development. Engage with biotech and pharmaceutical sectors to identify opportunities that a...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$177K - $222K *

Transform strategic sourcing by evaluating early-stage assets and opportunities. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance Formation Bio's business development pipeline and drive asset growth in a tec...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$201K - $373K *

Engineer unified computational workflows that bridge ML models and operational procedures, enhancing drug discovery processes. Collaborate cross-functionally to standardize SOPs and leverage data inte...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$79K - $92K *

Support cutting-edge research in space physics by designing and testing energetic particle instruments. Collaborate with a dynamic team to advance experimental methodologies and contribute to independ...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $155K *

Join our dynamic team to develop and optimize downstream purification processes for mRNA drug substances, ensuring efficient scaling and tech transfer in a fast-paced lab environment. Your expertise w...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$240K - $300K *

Empower business growth by providing strategic legal support across commercial, compliance, and corporate functions. Collaborate with leaders to navigate complex agreements and ensure regulatory adher...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.