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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$90K - $115K *

Join a team that's advancing antibody discovery through innovative techniques, including immunogen design and flow cytometry. Contribute to the development of novel therapeutic antibodies in a dynamic...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$98K - $130K *

Drive human capital strategy and operational HR support for a dynamic Law School. Lead recruitment, employee relations, and talent management while collaborating with managers to align HR practices wi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$98K - $130K *

Lead the charge in human capital strategy and operational HR support, ensuring alignment with the Law School's mission. Oversee recruitment, employee relations, and talent management while fostering a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $183K *

Optimize health policy research by applying advanced quantitative methods to inform stakeholders. Collaborate on multidisciplinary teams to evaluate health care markets, coverage, and costs, deliverin...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $183K *

Drive impactful health policy research by applying advanced quantitative methods to address critical healthcare questions and inform decision-makers. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to delive...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $183K *

Shape impactful health policy research by applying advanced quantitative methods to address critical questions in health care markets, coverage, and costs. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $183K *

Engage in high-impact health policy research, applying advanced quantitative methods to inform stakeholders. Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams to analyze health care markets, coverage, and costs...

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing critical technical programs, enhancing research infrastructure while ensuring impactful collaboration across teams. Empower researchers to translate their wor...

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion technical program management by driving innovative research agendas, optimizing processes, and supporting a dynamic team focused on AI safety and efficiency. Raise our technical standards whi...

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

$105K - $130K *

Transform the future of bioassay development by leading innovative potency and cell-based assay strategies in a dynamic team, ensuring compliance and excellence in both development and GMP environment...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Empower the clinical support team by coordinating complex cases, mentoring junior counselors, and enhancing protocols. Your expertise will drive effective communication and quality standards in geneti...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$64K - $133K *

Engage in complex large-molecule bioanalytical method development, leading scientific studies and collaborating with clients to deliver innovative solutions that support drug development programs...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $240K *

Join a team that's pioneering advanced X-Ray research to enhance semiconductor metrology solutions. Collaborate on experiments, data analysis, and algorithm development to drive innovation in microele...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $240K *

Champion advanced X-Ray research to develop next-gen metrology solutions. Conduct experiments, analyze data, and create algorithms for semiconductor characterization, focusing on precision and innovat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by driving innovation in low-level RF control systems. Lead the design and integration of next-gen technologies for particle accelerators, enhancing stability and performance in cu...

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

$64K - $99K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient care by overseeing clinical and financial operations in a dynamic Fertility & Reproductive Medicine clinic, ensuring efficient workflows and exception...

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

$80K - $95K *

Pioneer innovative media formulations for culturing primordial germ cells from non-model avian species. Collaborate with a dynamic team to optimize cell culture techniques and support conservation eff...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$204K - $306K *

Lead the charge in integrating AI with scientific workflows, mentoring engineers, and delivering innovative applications that enhance research collaboration. Drive technical strategy and foster a high...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$204K - $306K *

Champion groundbreaking solutions by leading engineers who integrate AI with scientific workflows, driving innovation for life-changing breakthroughs in research while fostering a collaborative enviro...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$84K - $112K *

Join a dynamic team to drive innovative RNA therapeutics development in oncology and autoimmune diseases. Collaborate on cutting-edge research, execute assays, and contribute to the advancement of mRN...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $87K *

Drive innovative research in air pollution measurement and modeling, focusing on computational methods, data analysis, and mobile-monitoring design. Collaborate with experts to enhance model accuracy...

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead a team of bioinformatics scientists, overseeing NGS pipeline development and operational excellence, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance genomic analysis capabilities in cl...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$96K - $151K *

Optimize statistical programming for early-stage oncology projects, ensuring quality and compliance in datasets and reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$96K - $151K *

Elevate your career by supporting statistical programming for oncology clinical trials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and validate datasets, ensuring compliance and quality in del...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K *

Tackle the future of reproductive technology by executing precise embryology procedures, supporting patient care, and driving research initiatives in a collaborative environment dedicated to innovatio...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.