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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$80K - $95K *

Empower leadership effectiveness by providing high-level support to executives. Drive organizational efficiency and ensure seamless execution of business priorities across HR and Finance functions in...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Champion innovative life sciences research by overseeing grant programs and fostering collaborations across North Carolina. Engage with stakeholders to enhance funding opportunities and support pre-co...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$185K - $230K *

Join a team that's advancing diabetes research by leading innovative drug discovery efforts and establishing in vitro assays to evaluate new therapeutic targets, while collaborating with a global team...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$300K - $350K *

Transform women's healthcare by leading General Obstetrics & Gynecology initiatives, ensuring clinical excellence, operational performance, and physician engagement while maintaining an active clinica...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$116K - $182K *

Accelerate quantum technology advancements by driving innovative sensing solutions and optical testbed integrations within a collaborative research environment, tackling complex physics challenges to...

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

$109K - $174K *

Lead and execute clinical trials in compliance with regulations and timelines, handling everything from study design to data review. Collaborate with teams to ensure successful project delivery and ad...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$109K - $174K *

Drive your career with dynamic clinical research leadership, managing trials and compliance while fostering effective collaboration across teams. Deliver critical insights and enhance medical device d...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $201K *

Lead the scientific application of imaging AI in early-phase oncology trials, translating complex data into actionable insights and driving innovations. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance clini...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $201K *

Champion the use of medical imaging AI in oncology trials, transforming imaging data into actionable insights. Collaborate with teams to advance imaging capabilities and publish scientific findings th...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $201K *

Join a team that transforms medical imaging AI in oncology trials, delivering actionable insights for clinical development. Lead innovations in quantitative imaging metrics and collaborate with partne...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$119K - $140K *

Drive regulatory excellence in medical devices and biologics, ensuring compliance and strategic submissions to FDA and international bodies. Collaborate across teams to support product development and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $102K *

Transform the future of radio astronomy by leading the development of an innovative data sharing system, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and conducting impactful research to enhance scientifi...

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in computational analysis of high-dimensional genomic datasets, collaborating with a dynamic team to extract biological insights and drive innovation in single-cell transcriptomics and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$176K - $304K *

Analyze advanced materials using computational methods to accelerate discovery and optimization. Collaborate in a multi-disciplinary environment, integrating physics simulations and AI to guide resear...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing technical projects in toxicology and exposure science, ensuring high-quality, on-time delivery. Collaborate with senior experts and clients while advancing the Health Scien...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $138K *

Lead the daily operations of a research lab, supervising staff, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate on innovative projects to analyze immune responses and develop new assays, contri...

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

$110K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to analyzing the therapeutics industry. Collaborate with senior analysts to conduct in-depth research, build financial models, and formulate investment recommendations tha...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$76K - $142K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's advancing basic and translational research through leadership, experimental design, and data analysis. Your expertise will drive significant contributions in a collaborative environ...

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

$140K - $222K *

Join a team dedicated to advancing immunology and translational strategies. Drive discovery programs in autoimmune and lung diseases while mentoring scientists and shaping innovative approaches in res...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Champion strategic leadership and operational oversight for student funding programs, ensuring compliance and efficiency in tuition, stipends, and fellowships for graduate students while modernizing f...

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

$114K - $167K *

Drive project success by managing design processes, fostering team collaboration, and ensuring effective communication. Oversee project scope, budget, and execution while mentoring staff and maintaini...

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

$175K - $237K *

Shape drug development strategies by leveraging QSP modeling and simulation. Collaborate across teams to analyze data, guide decision-making, and mentor others while advancing methodologies in a dynam...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $175K *

Lead the charge in advancing real-world evidence research by executing HEOR projects, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and translating complex data into actionable insights for improved clinic...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative HEOR and RWE projects, collaborating with top-tier Pharma and academic partners to deliver impactful data insights and methodologies that drive healthcare adv...

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  •   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.