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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$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

$95K - $115K *

Inspire a high-performing team by fostering a positive work environment, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and efficien...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $100K *

Manage strategic communications by developing impactful content across multiple channels, serving diverse audiences from donors to the public. Drive editorial leadership, digital engagement, and brand...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$137K - $235K *

Join a team that's redefining economic modeling to enhance healthcare access. In this pivotal role, you will lead innovative analytics, collaborate cross-functionally, and establish best practices tha...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $250K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing customer success strategies, building a field application team, and driving technical support to enhance customer satisfaction and retention in the biotech...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $171K *

Empower researchers by enhancing their experience with a high-performance computing platform. Lead outreach, training, and support initiatives to ensure effective access and usability, driving innovat...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$210K - $250K *

Join our team to deliver precision medicine and proactive preventive care, guiding clients toward optimal health through a collaborative approach and innovative medical practices within a cutting-edge...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$137K - $235K *

Make your mark at a dynamic organization, leading innovative economic modeling initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop best practices in health economics, ensuring robust analytics and m...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Elevate operational excellence by leading strategic initiatives and financial management across multiple institutions. Collaborate with senior leadership to drive goals, enhance partnerships, and ensu...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$137K - $235K *

Engineer innovative diagnostic strategies in oncology, leading programs from biomarker hypothesis to clinical testing. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive project success and ensure regulatory com...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Manage and optimize laboratory operations, ensuring compliance and safety while overseeing equipment maintenance, inventory, and staff training to support teaching and research activities effectively...

4 days ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Unlock innovative AI/ML solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams, conducting research, and deploying production-grade microservices. Drive impactful projects with ownership and contribut...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$123K - $166K *

Join a dynamic team to drive inflammation discovery through innovative wet-lab studies and computational analysis, integrating omics data to enhance understanding of disease biology and therapeutic ta...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$123K - $166K *

Join a team that's pioneering inflammation discovery by integrating computational and experimental approaches. Contribute to project planning, data analysis, and therapeutic hypothesis refinement whil...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $200K *

Drive groundbreaking research and development in molecular diagnostics, bridging academia and product commercialization. Contribute to innovative technologies and engage with multidisciplinary teams t...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $158K *

Contribute to groundbreaking cancer epidemiology research by leading independent studies, securing funding, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to advance public health initiatives and scie...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$152K - $267K *

Discover innovative opportunities in global business development, driving strategic partnerships and evaluations. Collaborate cross-functionally to identify novel therapeutics and technologies, ensuri...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$76K - $142K *

Analyze bioanalytical testing processes to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal quality metrics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product development and maintain...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Create a robust research environment by overseeing projects, managing teams, and facilitating collaboration between clinicians and scientists in an impactful setting focused on anesthesia and perioper...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$74K - $118K *

Transform analytical chemistry processes by supporting technical development, operating advanced instrumentation, and collaborating with teams to enhance lab capabilities and workflows in a fast-paced...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$163K - $286K *

Elevate research and innovation by leading a dynamic team, driving strategic initiatives in life sciences. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions and foster creativity for busine...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$159K - $207K *

Unlock potential by leading analytical development for late-phase biologics. Drive strategic oversight of control strategies, manage CDMO interactions, and mentor junior scientists while ensuring time...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Engineer advanced protein design models and collaborate with experts to innovate in AI Drug Discovery, driving the development of candidate antibody therapeutics through deep learning and systems biol...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$350K - $425K *

Champion a high-impact research function that drives product strategy and insights. Lead a mixed-methods team to translate user behaviors into actionable recommendations, collaborating across departme...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.