Become part of the esteemed academic community and make notable contributions to your field with Postdoctoral Fellow positions in a variety of research areas. Browse through vetted opportunities that offer excellent compensation and career growth prospects, only on Ladders.
As a Postdoctoral Fellow, you'll conduct high-level research, publish your findings in academic journals, and present your work at conferences. You can work in various fields, including biomedical science, chemistry, physics, and social sciences.
The role of a Postdoctoral Fellow often serves as a stepping stone to advanced academic positions such as professorships or researchers at prestigious institutions.
Principal Research Scientist I
$120K - $150K *
Lead the charge in advancing innovative injection devices from concept to market, collaborating across teams to ensure successful product development, regulatory submission, and industrialization whil...
1 week ago
$79K - $138K *
Engage in impactful clinical research by providing statistical expertise in study design, data analysis, and reporting. Contribute to the healthcare transformation with a collaborative team while grow...
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[EOI] [Summer 2026] Postdoctoral Associate | Computer Science | Courant Institute School
$62K - $125K *
Unlock potential by joining a dynamic research team in computer science. Collaborate with diverse researchers to drive innovation and impactful discoveries. Contribute to the vibrant academic communit...
1 week ago
Principal Scientist, Nonclinical Safety Lead
$130K - $180K *
Discover innovative solutions as a Principal Scientist in Nonclinical Safety, leading toxicology efforts for diverse therapeutic projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive drug candid...
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Principal Scientist, Nonclinical Safety Lead
$130K - $180K *
Pioneer innovative nonclinical safety strategies in a collaborative role within diverse project teams. Provide toxicology leadership for drug candidates across multiple therapeutic areas, enabling saf...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$120K - $180K *
Join a leading institution to drive AI research excellence, foster partnerships, and lead a collaborative community focused on impactful initiatives, while mentoring top researchers and shaping strate...
Reposted 3 days ago
$74K - $107K *
Advance cutting-edge research in immunology and cell therapy. Design experiments, engineer immune cells, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support the development of innovative therapies...
1 week ago
$85K - $105K *
Contribute to cutting-edge cancer research by analyzing high-throughput biological data. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to advance spatial technologies, enhance data management, and prepare...
1 week ago
Scientist, 3 Antibody Engineering
$103K - $192K *
Engage in cutting-edge antibody engineering to drive the development of novel therapeutics. Leverage your expertise in molecular biology and protein characterization while collaborating with multidisc...
1 week ago
Scientist - In vivo pharmacology - Discovery Research
$123K - $166K *
Join a team that's redefining in vivo pharmacology, supporting diverse Discovery research programs. Leverage your expertise through hands-on procedures, compliance, and innovative techniques to contri...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Scientist, Cell Therapy Process Development
$140K - $175K *
Transform the development of cutting-edge cell therapies by leading process design, optimization, and technology transfer in a collaborative, GMP-compliant environment focused on accelerating clinical...
Reposted today
Junior/Assistant/Associate/Full Specialist- Basbaum Lab
$53K - $188K *
Join a team that explores acute and persistent pain mechanisms while enhancing anesthesia research. Contribute through hands-on lab work, brain imaging, and daily operational support in a collaborativ...
1 week ago
Postdoctoral Appointee - Characterizing high pressure melts using coherence and nano-beams at HPCAT
$72K - $121K *
Join a team that's advancing high-pressure material research using cutting-edge x-ray platforms. Collaborate with leading scientists and drive innovative investigations into complex materials and thei...
6 days ago
Senior Scientist, AI Applications - R&D Immunology Data Science & Digital Health
$109K - $174K *
Join a passionate team to drive AI/ML innovation in Immunology, developing transformative applications that enhance drug discovery and development, fostering a culture of collaboration and scientific...
3 weeks ago
Senior Scientist, AI Applications - R&D Immunology Data Science & Digital Health
$109K - $174K *
Lead the charge in AI-driven immunology research, enhancing drug discovery through advanced analytics and machine learning. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and apply innovative AI solutions t...
1 week ago
Senior Scientist, AI Applications - R&D Immunology Data Science & Digital Health
$109K - $174K *
Innovate with cutting-edge AI and machine learning applications in immunology. Collaborate with diverse teams to transform advanced analytics into actionable insights, enhancing drug discovery from re...
3 weeks ago
Senior Scientist, AI Applications - R&D Immunology Data Science & Digital Health
$109K - $174K *
Accelerate your career as you partner with experts in AI to enhance drug discovery. You'll develop groundbreaking applications in Immunology, utilizing advanced data analytics and machine learning to...
3 weeks ago
Researcher - Gender Equity Metrics (Temporary)
$92K - $111K *
Unlock potential by contributing to impactful research on gender equality metrics. Collaborate with dynamic teams to analyze qualitative data, develop methodologies, and produce influential findings i...
Reposted 1 week ago
$103K - $118K *
Transform the landscape of cancer research by driving target identification and validation as an integral member of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team focused on novel therapeutics and innovative drug...
4 days ago
Sr. Research Associate, Protein Design
$74K - $118K *
Join the Protein Design team to advance vaccine development by utilizing cutting-edge techniques in protein expression, purification, and characterization within a collaborative research environment f...
2 weeks ago
Scientist, Target Discovery & Validation
$110K - $165K *
Unlock potential by leading innovative research in target discovery and validation. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop drug candidates, design experiments, and drive projects from con...
4 weeks ago
Research Scientist (Fixed Term)
$105K - $128K *
Unlock potential by leading quantitative analyses and research strategies to drive impactful health insights. Collaborate with diverse teams and leverage advanced statistical methods, contributing to...
4 days ago
Associate Clinical Oncology Specialist
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to improving patient outcomes through effective oncology product support. This role includes building key relationships, analyzing testing protocols, and collaborating wit...
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Sr. Research Scientist, Pediatrics
$90K - $120K *
Engage in innovative research on TSG syndrome and tumorigenesis, guiding cross-functional collaborations in experimental and clinical labs to drive discoveries in cancer genomics and neural stem cell...
4 weeks ago
Chen Lab - Research Specialist (Biological and Medical Informatics)
$55K - $194K *
Transform the future of cancer research by leveraging computational biology skills to analyze high-dimensional data, collaborate with a dynamic team, and contribute to innovative therapeutic strategie...
1 week ago
What is a Postdoctoral Fellow job?
A Postdoctoral Fellow job is a high-level academic position where individuals conduct research, publish papers and present their findings. These roles are generally filled by those who have completed their doctoral studies.
What do Postdoctoral Fellows do?
Postdoctoral Fellows conduct research in a specific field of study and publish their findings in academic journals. They also present their work at academic and professional conferences.
What are common areas of research for Postdoctoral Fellows?
Postdoctoral Fellows can work in various fields, including but not limited to biomedical science, chemistry, physics, and social sciences.
What kind of career progression can a Postdoctoral Fellow expect?
Postdoctoral Fellows can usually expect to move on to advanced academic positions, such as professors or senior researchers at prestigious institutions.