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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$120K - $145K *

Drive financial leadership for R&D Discovery Research, supporting strategic planning and execution. Collaborate with senior management to enhance financial controls and optimize resource use across di...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $100K *

Lead the charge in delivering comprehensive legal research services, training, and support to lawyers and students. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance research methodologies and stay updated o...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Transform healthcare insights by leading end-to-end quantitative market research. Collaborate with pharmaceutical teams to design impactful studies, analyze data, and deliver actionable recommendation...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in cell culture media services, translating market needs into strategies. Lead cross-functional efforts to enhance our portfolio and support customers globally, e...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$84K - $105K *

Elevate your career by joining our Analytical Development team, where you'll develop and validate cutting-edge methods for protein biologics. Collaborate with experts and contribute to impactful proje...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$151K - $236K *

Unlock potential by leading a bioanalytical laboratory, ensuring compliance and quality in assay validations and sample analysis while managing resources and staff development to drive strategic goals...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic R&D team to lead chemistry initiatives, ensure deliverables, train staff, and enhance projects through innovative method development and client collaboration. Drive significant impact o...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Drive product engineering excellence by managing complex projects, enhancing processes, and collaborating with R&D and manufacturing to ensure quality and innovation in product design and development...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$270K - $350K *

Champion transformative genome technologies by leading strategic initiatives, fostering collaborations, and driving operational excellence in high-throughput sequencing and innovative research at a pr...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $201K *

Elevate your career by integrating multi-omic data to drive clinical insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable solutions in a dynamic environment, leveraging your expertise...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $116K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role in laboratory operations, overseeing complex testing and providing technical guidance. Leverage your expertise to enhance team performance and ensure compliance wh...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Transform commercial legal support by advising business units on contracts, managing negotiations, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to mitigate risks and enhance operational succ...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$164K - $282K *

Lead signal detection initiatives in pharmacovigilance, ensuring systematic evaluation of safety signals for innovative products. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement data-driven surveillance st...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$164K - $282K *

Lead the charge in innovative safety surveillance strategies, ensuring proactive signal detection for complex pharmaceutical products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive insights, influe...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$164K - $282K *

Lead innovative signal detection strategies for post-marketing safety data, enhancing safety surveillance. Collaborate across teams to evaluate emerging safety signals, ensuring high-quality analysis...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $205K *

Join our team to support innovative research in neural sensing and communication pathways, enhancing warfighter resilience. Collaborate with experts to develop cutting-edge solutions that address crit...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Optimize public-facing technology solutions by designing, building, and launching impactful products for New Yorkers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and drive meas...

6 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing sponsored programs, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while mentoring a team. Collaborate with faculty and stakeholders to enhance graduate education funding a...

5 days ago

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

$74K - $125K *

Transform early childhood education resources by developing clear, audience-focused content. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality and accessibility, while managing multiple proje...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Support the advancement of NDT technologies through hands-on development, testing, and analysis of inspection techniques. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance equipment and methodologies, ensurin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Transform administrative oversight and program management at a leading institute. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance outreach, support faculty initiatives, and drive impactful programming while...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform the automated platform by developing new reactions and capabilities. Collaborate with AI and robotics to optimize processes, conduct hands-on experiments, and ensure reliable execution at sc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $100K *

Drive impactful research initiatives by managing projects and coordinating activities within the Science of Engagement program. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance public and patient enga...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Champion the advancement of health research by managing projects, coordinating activities, and supporting funding initiatives. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance public and patient engag...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform campus development by leading diverse projects in architecture and design. Collaborate with teams to manage budgets, schedules, and stakeholder communications, ensuring successful project de...

4 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.