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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$117K - $201K *

Transform drug discovery as a Principal Scientist, leading the development of AI reasoning platforms that leverage multimodal scientific data and enhance decision-making from lab to life, impacting bo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $201K *

Drive innovation by developing an AI-Reasoning platform to enhance decision-making in drug discovery, leveraging large datasets and advanced reasoning techniques to accelerate the translation of resea...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $201K *

Shape the future of drug discovery by pioneering AI-Reasoning platforms that synthesize complex scientific data into actionable insights, driving innovation in therapeutic development for patient well...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $201K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of AI systems that synthesize data into impactful insights for drug discovery, shaping the future of R&D through innovative reasoning and memory platforms t...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$139K - $149K *

Drive innovative biomarker strategies by leading image-based analyses and executing preclinical models, collaborating with external partners to advance therapeutic discoveries across multiple disease...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$136K - $170K *

Drive innovation in single-cell assays for AI-driven drug discovery, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to develop scalable workflows and enhance molecular readouts, shaping the future of hig...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$71K - $89K *

Manage and lead laboratory operations, ensuring efficient workflows and high-quality standards. Collaborate with teams to meet performance targets, mentor staff, and implement innovative strategies fo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$71K - $89K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing laboratory operations through effective leadership, strategic planning, and quality assurance. Drive efficiency and mentor staff to meet public health goals w...

Orillia, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $107K *

Build impactful educational experiences in public health by coordinating practicum placements, fostering community partnerships, and supporting program initiatives. Collaborate with faculty and studen...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$90K - $140K *

Champion innovative therapeutic antibody development by leveraging your expertise in protein engineering, data analysis, and project management to drive impactful discoveries and mentor junior scienti...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Transform experimental operations by executing complex lab and pilot-scale campaigns. Leverage your expertise in troubleshooting and equipment management to drive product and process development while...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$81K - $89K *

Drive innovation in analytical development by supporting sample analysis and method optimization. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance mRNA and LNP formulations, contributing to groundbreaking a...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$148K - $240K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing drug discovery through advanced ML and physics-based infrastructure. Collaborate with scientists to build a robust provenance system that enhances reproducibility an...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$193K - $289K *

Join a team that's transforming scientific research by embedding AI into workflows, enhancing drug discovery processes. Lead a focused team to design and deploy innovative agentic systems, driving imp...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Support clinical studies by assisting with scientific conduct, data reconciliation, and protocol management. Engage with stakeholders to ensure compliance and operational excellence across multiple st...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Transform the future of drug discovery by leading an Omics Enabling organization that integrates cutting-edge technologies and AI to accelerate biological insights and scalable data generation for inn...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of innovative omics platforms, integrating automation and AI for drug discovery. Drive high-dimensional data generation and biological insights to accelerat...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$99K - $157K *

Transform regulatory startup operations by leading compliance and activation activities for clinical studies. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely study initiation while optimizing processes...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform financial insights into strategic decisions by owning and enhancing the core financial model. Drive acquisition evaluations and integrate complex data to support leadership with actionable r...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$81K - $117K *

Take ownership of fiscal oversight for interim housing contracts, ensuring compliance and accuracy in invoicing. Lead a team in analyzing expenditures, guiding staff, and enhancing processes to suppor...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$214K - $343K *

Champion innovative research initiatives by leading a dynamic team, overseeing project execution, and enhancing collaboration across divisions while ensuring quality and compliance in a fast-paced env...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to drive bioanalytical analysis and method validation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while utilizing advanced instrumentation and data processing techniques in a co...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's pioneering viral vector process development for gene therapies. Collaborate across functions to enhance workflows, optimize processes, and drive innovation in a dynamic synthetic bi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$107K - $158K *

Engage in impactful clinical research by providing patient care and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with teams to enhance research operations and staff development while promoting be...

3 weeks ago

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

$146K - $192K *

Advance innovative AI-driven drug discovery by architecting generative models and agentic systems. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design high-affinity binders for CAR-T therapies, ensuri...

3 days ago

  •   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.