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What is a Postdoctoral Research Associate?

A Postdoctoral Research Associate is an individual who conducts research post obtaining their doctoral degree. They are often responsible for designing, organizing, and conducting highly specialized and advanced experiments using scientific techniques and methods.

Benefits of a Postdoctoral Research Associate Position

Postdoctoral Research Associates work in universities, medical centers and research facilities and contribute to advancing knowledge in their field. A high-salary Postdoctoral Research Associate position also often offers opportunities for continued learning and career advancement.

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$73K - $120K *

The Postdoctoral Researcher position at NREL's Advanced Building Equipment Research Group focuses on modeling and experimental heat and mass transfer applied to HVAC systems and buildings. The role in...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •     Energy & Utilities

$195K - $205K *

The Principal Clinical Scientist will contribute to the scientific, clinical, and operational aspects of clinical development programs, focusing on protocol-specific activities. This role involves des...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $194K *

The Senior Research Scientist will lead and oversee major research projects, develop externally funded research programs, and contribute to peer-reviewed publications. This role requires providing men...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $185K *

The Senior Clinical Scientist will contribute to the scientific, clinical, and operational aspects of clinical development programs, focusing on protocol-specific activities. This role involves planni...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $185K *

The Senior Clinical Scientist will contribute to the scientific, clinical, and operational aspects of clinical development programs, focusing on protocol-specific activities. This role involves planni...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $120K *

The Sr Bioinformatics Applications Scientist, NGS will serve as a technical application scientist for Twist's customers, providing pre- and post-sales support for custom NGS panels. This role requires...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $120K *

The Director of Quality at Headlands Research is responsible for ensuring high-quality data delivery and patient safety during clinical trials. This role involves overseeing quality functions, develop...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$126K - $173K *

The Lead Research Scientist will spearhead the identification and development of opportunities to enhance healthcare delivery and improve member health outcomes using advanced data science methods. Th...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$126K - $173K *

The Lead Research Scientist will spearhead the identification and development of opportunities to enhance healthcare delivery and improve member health outcomes using advanced data science methods. Th...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $130K *

The Associate Director, Project Delivery is responsible for managing and developing employees in the Project Delivery Group, ensuring high-quality work and alignment with company objectives. The role...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$99K - $164K *

Avantor is seeking an Associate Counsel to support the Americas Commercial team by drafting, revising, and negotiating contracts while ensuring compliance with business terms and regulations. The role...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$185K - $235K *

The Associate Director of Biostatistics is responsible for overseeing statistical activities in clinical trials, including trial design, statistical analysis plans, and data interpretation. This role...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $120K *

The Senior Researcher will contribute to evaluation projects focused on emergency preparedness, disaster resilience, public safety, and elections administration. This role involves leading research de...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$65K - $117K *

The Research Scientist position at Leidos involves utilizing AI and machine learning skills to support Cyber AI projects. The role includes designing and implementing AI/ML models, creating prototypes...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $150K *

We are seeking a talented Quantitative Researcher with expertise in machine learning to enhance our data science tools and frameworks. The role involves developing predictive models, conducting alpha...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$128K - $266K *

The Research Scientist role at Yahoo involves developing and implementing machine learning algorithms to enhance the quality of Yahoo Search products. Candidates will work collaboratively to solve com...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $238K *

The Associate Counsel - Clinical Research will provide legal advice on clinical research contracting and regulatory compliance, including drafting and negotiating contracts and identifying risks assoc...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $238K *

The Associate Counsel - Clinical Research will provide legal advice on clinical research contracting and regulatory compliance, including drafting and negotiating contracts and identifying risks assoc...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

The Sr. Clinical Research Specialist at Ambry Genetics is responsible for conducting and facilitating research projects to improve the field of genetics and patient outcomes. This role involves collab...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $160K *

The Associate Director, Client Delivery will oversee the study management team within Labcorp's Central Laboratory Services, ensuring the successful implementation of global project management strateg...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $110K *

The Research Scientist will join the Environmental, Occupational, and Dietary Risk Factors team at IHME, focusing on modeling air pollution and its health impacts as part of the Global Burden of Disea...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$80K - $120K *

The Research Scientist will join the Environmental, Occupational, and Dietary Risk Factors team at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) to model air pollution and its impact on healt...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

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

$80K - $120K *

The Research Scientist position at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) involves modeling air pollution and its impact on health burden as part of the Global Burden of Diseases, Inju...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

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

$125K - $150K *

The Associate Director, Testing is responsible for overseeing the delivery of testing services to clients and managing the US-based Operations Testing team. This role involves ensuring quality standar...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$121K - $134K *

The Scientist for the Virtual Cell Initiative will lead primary T cell screening and contribute to the development of a foundational model for predicting cellular states, particularly in cancer immuno...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •     Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Postdoctoral Research Associate do?question toggle

    A Postdoctoral Research Associate plans and conducts advanced scientific research post obtaining their doctoral degree.

  • What qualifications do I need to become a Postdoctoral Research Associate?question toggle

    To become a Postdoctoral Research Associate, you generally need a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in your field of research.

  • What's the typical salary for a Postdoctoral Research Associate?question toggle

    A Postdoctoral Research Associate's salary can vary greatly depending on the field of research, institution, and geographical location, but on Ladders, we connect you with opportunities that pay over $100k.

  • Where can Postdoctoral Research Associates work?question toggle

    Postdoctoral Research Associates can work in universities, hospitals, non-profit research institutions, and large corporations that have research and development departments.