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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$111K - $150K *

Champion innovative oligonucleotide and AAV therapeutic design, synthesis, and characterization. Collaborate across disciplines to advance genetic heart disease therapies, ensuring quality and efficie...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $160K *

Drive customer success by providing expert technical support and training for the xPloration platform. Collaborate with sales and science teams to enhance workflows and ensure seamless adoption in bio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $160K *

Join a team that's advancing radiopharmaceuticals by leading formulation and manufacturing efforts. Collaborate with experts to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance while driving innovativ...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$225K - $265K *

Shape the future of oncology by leading clinical studies in early-phase development. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive innovative therapies and ensure high-quality execution of clinica...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $105K *

Partner with us to tackle complex hospital A/R accounts and escalations. Drive resolution of high-risk billing issues, identify systemic gaps, and implement process improvements to enhance operational...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $105K *

Empower your career by tackling complex hospital A/R accounts. Join a dynamic team focused on resolving high-risk billing issues, driving process improvements, and enhancing operational efficiency in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join our team as a Senior Clinical Laboratory Specialist, where you'll provide technical support for clinical and manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency while mentoring staff and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$153K - $199K *

Transform late-stage oncology clinical development by collaborating on trial activities, data analysis, and regulatory support, ensuring adherence to industry standards and contributing to innovative...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$207K - $300K *

Champion the future of AI-generated health guidance by developing critical evaluation frameworks and translating complex data insights into impactful business strategies, influencing stakeholders acro...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$86K - $134K *

Unlock your potential as an HR Generalist, collaborating across teams to enhance HR programs and support workforce needs. Bring your expertise to navigate complex HR challenges and drive continuous im...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by independently performing histology and ocular histology procedures. Collaborate with pathologists and scientists to support nonclinical safety studies and enhance laboratory ope...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$123K - $168K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing pathology services through expert gross examination and dissection of specimens. Collaborate with pathologists and residents while ensuring compliance and qua...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$123K - $168K *

Unlock your potential as a Pathologists' Assistant, providing essential support in gross examination, specimen dissection, and training within a dynamic pathology environment. Collaborate with patholo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$123K - $168K *

Transform the field of pathology by providing expert assistance in specimen examination, dissection, and preparation for diagnostic testing. Collaborate with pathologists and residents to enhance educ...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$114K - $140K *

Optimize communication strategies by developing impactful content and collaborating across teams to convey complex scientific narratives. Lead initiatives that showcase pioneering research and enhance...

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

$114K - $140K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic communications initiatives that showcase pioneering research and academic partnerships. Collaborate with diverse teams to craft impactful narratives that drive na...

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

$68K - $114K *

Accelerate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on developing innovative biological therapeutics and vaccines. Utilize advanced analytical methods to ensure product quality and support clinic...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Elevate compliance by driving design-controlled documentation processes across product development, effectively bridging R&D and regulatory standards, and ensuring audit-readiness while engaging cross...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$186K - $232K *

Innovate within a dynamic team by establishing bioinformatics capabilities, architecting scalable infrastructure, and enhancing genomic algorithms to drive excellence in women's and organ health produ...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Optimize high-performance computing and Linux environments to enhance scientific research. Lead system administration, automation, and troubleshooting efforts while collaborating with researchers to d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $185K *

Unlock potential by leading analytical and formulation development for innovative biologics while managing regulatory compliance and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive projects from in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$65K - $97K *

Elevate campus sustainability initiatives by leading strategic planning, program development, and cross-functional collaboration. Drive impactful projects that enhance environmental performance and st...

1 week ago

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

$200K - $290K *

Drive your career forward as a strategic leader in diabetes research, leveraging deep scientific expertise to guide innovative programs and enhance the drug discovery portfolio. Collaborate cross-func...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$68K - $120K *

Empower faculty and staff by providing expert financial analysis and guidance to optimize research fund usage, ensuring compliance and client satisfaction through effective relationship management and...

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1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Explore the future of legal technology by partnering with litigation teams to design and implement AI-driven workflows that enhance efficiency and accuracy in legal processes, ensuring compliance and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.