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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$180K - $220K *

Grow your career by leveraging your medical expertise and clinical experience to impact patient care through innovative practices and dedicated service in a dynamic healthcare environment...

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

$65K - $104K *

Elevate your career by supporting contract validation and analytics in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure compliance and improve processes, driving impact...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Drive advancements in biologics manufacturing by providing scientific leadership and overseeing downstream process development, collaborating across teams to ensure successful technical execution and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Advance genomic data analysis and clinical support by developing analytical pipelines and tools that enhance precision medicine and research workflows. Collaborate across scientific teams to drive inn...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$239K - $295K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic GCP/GLP/GVP Quality Operations, driving continuous improvement in research quality processes, and collaborating across departments to ensure compliance and exc...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$143K - $226K *

Unlock potential by leading data management and operations for infectious disease clinical trials. Drive strategic initiatives, oversee multi-site research, and ensure compliance while fostering colla...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Elevate the Department of Ophthalmology's research mission by leading strategic initiatives, expanding funding, and mentoring faculty to drive innovation in vision science and eye disease treatment...

1 week ago

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

$136K - $163K *

Grow market presence by driving sales of innovative prenatal diagnostic solutions. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance product utilization and foster key relationships, while managing...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $95K *

Shape the future of research by executing diverse studies, enhancing participant experience, and ensuring data integrity. Collaborate with a dynamic team to support critical research initiatives and f...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$170K - $230K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-value capital projects in life sciences, driving strategic execution and operational excellence while mentoring teams and fostering client relationships to enhance p...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $230K *

Elevate your career by leading high-value capital projects in life sciences. Drive strategic initiatives, mentor teams, and ensure operational excellence while delivering impactful results across mult...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $230K *

Shape strategic direction and oversee high-value capital projects in life sciences, ensuring operational excellence and driving business impact through cross-functional leadership and mentorship...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $200K *

Transform your career by leading strategic initiatives and enhancing operational efficiency within a dynamic legal practice. Collaborate with leadership to drive performance, manage resources, and dev...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$170K - $200K *

Lead strategic initiatives and operational excellence for the Labor & Employment practice, collaborating with attorneys and firm leadership to enhance performance, manage resources, and drive talent d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$170K - $200K *

Elevate your career by driving strategic management and operational excellence in a dynamic legal environment. Collaborate with leadership to enhance practice performance, resource allocation, and tal...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$170K - $200K *

Empower our Labor & Employment practice by driving strategic initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency, and managing talent development. Collaborate with leadership to optimize resource allocation...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$169K - $212K *

Join a dynamic team to develop innovative machine learning methods for cancer detection, collaborating with experts to drive research and mentor junior scientists while ensuring high standards in mode...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$163K - $204K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative machine learning methods for cancer detection, collaborating with experts, and mentoring junior scientists to advance research in multi-cancer early detection us...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$185K - $220K *

Unlock innovative solutions as you develop and maintain our internal Process Design Kit (PDK), bridging photonics device design and system-level verification through robust modeling and collaboration...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Contribute to project execution by enabling teams with effective PMO processes, tools, and data. Translate project insights into meaningful portfolio analytics for leadership, ensuring alignment with...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Pioneer the transition of immunoassay products from R&D to commercial manufacturing, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while driving process improvements and technical documentation in a f...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate clinical research success by managing complex trials, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance. Drive patient engagement and operational excellence while fostering collaboration across team...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Develop advanced endometrial model systems to explore implantation mechanisms, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to translate reproductive biology into innovative technologies for ex utero ge...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Empower business growth by designing and optimizing application solutions, integrating AI technologies, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$94K - $123K *

Champion strategic research initiatives by leading multi-partner proposals, enhancing research performance analytics, and guiding faculty collaborations to elevate the Faculty's research intensity and...

Kingston, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

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

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.