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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$150K - $180K *

Transform the narrative of groundbreaking research by leading strategic communications and visibility initiatives across genomics, autoimmunity, cancer, and immunotherapy, enhancing institutional impa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Innovate within a dynamic pathology team, providing expertise in slide interpretation and report writing. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure high-quality, timely services while engaging with cli...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$220K - $260K *

Elevate your career by leading a team to innovate structural data representation, enhancing ensemble models for broad adoption in structural biology. Collaborate with external partners to integrate cu...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's driving product development and project execution. In this role, you'll manage lower-complexity projects, support larger initiatives, and coordinate cross-functional activities to e...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Empower a dynamic HR team by leading recruitment efforts and HR initiatives that enhance organizational success, ensuring compliance with employment laws and fostering employee development and perform...

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

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by owning and enhancing the financial model that drives strategic decisions. This high-autonomy role demands rigorous analysis and innovative forecasting to influence leadership an...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading a diverse portfolio of projects, ensuring client satisfaction and operational excellence. Drive efficiency, manage resources, and serve as the primary liaison between clien...

North Carolina, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$137K - $189K *

Engineer innovative quality control products by collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with design control standards to enhance healthcare outcomes...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$137K - $189K *

Drive innovation in quality control products as a key technical contributor, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely market delivery and empower healthcare outcomes through effectiv...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$137K - $189K *

Inspire innovation in quality control products by leading R&D efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior scientists to enhance healthcare outcomes through effective diagn...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$137K - $189K *

Champion innovative quality control products by driving R&D efforts, mentoring teams, and collaborating across departments to ensure timely market delivery and enhance healthcare outcomes...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Transform laboratory operations by leveraging your expertise as an Epic Beaker Analyst. Design, implement, and optimize systems to enhance workflow efficiency and ensure compliance with regulatory sta...

2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Optimize the strategic vision for research and analytics in defense personnel, leading a team to conduct impactful social science research that informs policy and enhances workforce performance across...

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

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in advancing personnel analytics by establishing a strategic vision, overseeing research initiatives, and guiding a team of experts to enhance workforce performance and policy impact a...

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

$80K - $95K *

Champion exceptional research outcomes by guiding clients through complex projects. Leverage your expertise in methodology and analysis to deliver actionable insights, while collaborating with cross-f...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Deliver impactful lifecycle marketing strategies to enhance user onboarding, retention, and reactivation. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize product engagement and drive growth in a fast-paced...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $245K *

Champion AI innovation by developing cutting-edge models that analyze real-time global data, enhancing threat intelligence and risk assessment. Collaborate with a diverse team to drive impactful solut...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $245K *

Transform real-time AI research into impactful solutions by developing advanced models and systems that analyze global data, enhancing threat intelligence and decision-making for organizations worldwi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $235K *

Lead the charge in advancing silicon photonics for national security, conducting cutting-edge R&D on innovative devices, improving technologies in communications, sensing, and computing. Collaborate w...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $225K *

Unlock complex forensic investigations in premises liability, evaluating incident causation and providing expert analysis. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while maintaining strong client rela...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $225K *

Empower your career by conducting forensic investigations and providing expert analysis on premises liability. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, engage clients, and tackle complex challenges i...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that oversees complex clinical research projects, coordinating patient interactions and managing a team of Regulatory Assistants. Ensure compliance and quality in oncology and hematology t...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$67K - $96K *

Unlock potential by serving as a key liaison in research ethics, ensuring compliance, guiding teams, and providing solutions to enhance research initiatives and uphold standards in health sciences...

London, ONIn-Person

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

$204K - $310K *

Drive the development and delivery of advanced AI model capabilities by collaborating with cross-functional teams to prioritize needs, define requirements, and ensure effective integration of fine-tun...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$204K - $310K *

Champion the evolution of AI capabilities by owning the roadmap for fine-tuned model variants, integrating customer needs with research inputs, and coordinating cross-functional delivery efforts for c...

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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.