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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$68K - $113K *

Unlock new discoveries by performing molecular biology experiments, DNA sequencing, and data analysis in a collaborative lab environment. Contribute to innovative research that enhances our understand...

Seattle, WARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$68K - $113K *

Shape innovative research by performing advanced molecular biology, cell biology, and data analysis in a collaborative lab setting. Contribute to groundbreaking AI-driven projects focused on gene expr...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$135K - $170K *

Join a team that's driving innovative clinical research across multiple regions, leading teams to ensure on-time deliverables and high-quality data management in complex trials. Support site managemen...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing clinical education for healthcare providers and patients. You'll implement strategies, deliver impactful presentations, and foster collaboration across variou...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Engage key stakeholders by providing clinical education on gMG and CIDP. Lead strategies to enhance understanding among healthcare providers and patients, ensuring effective treatment management and a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $125K *

Drive the transformation of raw financial data into structured datasets, enhancing investor workflows. Collaborate with teams to ensure data accuracy, design classification systems, and develop produc...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $125K *

Unlock potential by transforming raw financial data into structured datasets. Collaborate on innovative systems that cater to institutional investors, ensuring data integrity and market coverage while...

Toronto, ONRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $115K *

Optimize oligonucleotide manufacturing processes and drive innovation in synthesis and purification techniques. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality, reduce production ti...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$81K - $150K *

Join a team that's advancing personalized medicine by conducting radiochemistry research. You'll perform radiolabeling, analyze data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product devel...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $90K *

Unlock potential by advancing large single-cell datasets through innovative analysis workflows. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure data quality and compliance, while optimizing processes for hig...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Drive cross-functional CMC activities in cell therapy development, ensuring alignment and proactive risk management to support clinical and commercialization goals. Collaborate with technical and oper...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading healthcare data analyses and experiments. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product capabilities and deliver impactful insights that drive client success and innova...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$69K - $92K *

Take ownership of groundbreaking research in experimental particle physics while engaging in educational outreach. Collaborate on diverse projects at Fermilab, contributing to advancements in neutrino...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $212K *

Shape the future of analytical development by leading operations, managing projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive drug product manufacturing and R&D initiatives...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing research by identifying and securing federal contracts. Collaborate with faculty and leadership to develop competitive proposals, ensuring alignment with stra...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Engage in innovative research projects supporting the wood and construction industries. Collaborate with experts to analyze data, influence regulations, and enhance market strategies, driving progress...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $222K *

Transform the future of biotherapeutics by leading analytics for diverse biologics, guiding a passionate team, and driving innovation with cutting-edge techniques in Physical Chemistry Analytics and M...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$86K - $106K *

Analyze large-scale neural recordings to uncover algorithms behind flexible behavior. Collaborate across disciplines to develop models and insights that enhance understanding of neural computation and...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$111K - $139K *

Drive innovation in assay development and validation by leveraging expertise in Sanger sequencing, PCR, and NGS. Collaborate on workflows to ensure high-quality data delivery in a regulated lab enviro...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$116K - $182K *

Help us shape the future of resilient space systems by modeling and analyzing innovative digital signal processing techniques while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with world-class experts in...

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by driving BioPharma partnership success through innovative liquid biopsy solutions, enhancing clinical trial designs, and fostering key relationships in oncology precision medicine...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$94K - $119K *

Transform patient care by leading initiatives as a Senior Medical Physicist. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance clinical services, ensuring safety and excellence in radiation oncology...

Thunder Bay, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $120K *

Drive innovative research efforts to develop next-generation products, collaborating across teams to tackle technical challenges and ensure successful project execution from ideation to commercializat...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$124K - $186K *

Join a dynamic team to advance cancer research through innovative experiments focused on receptor tyrosine kinases. Develop and document key findings to drive insights in oncology, contributing to pub...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$86K - $106K *

Contribute to cutting-edge image processing and analysis of large-scale Electron Microscopy datasets, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance understanding of brain function and cell ty...

4 days ago

  •   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.