Explore Postdoctoral Scholar Jobs

Postdoctoral scholars pursue advanced research and scholarship after earning a doctoral degree, often collaborating with faculty, research teams, and institutional partners. Browse postdoctoral scholar opportunities on Ladders, where you can find vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more.

What Does a Postdoctoral Scholar Do?

Postdoctoral scholars conduct original research, analyze data, publish findings, and contribute to grant-funded projects. Depending on the field and institution, they may also mentor students, present at conferences, develop research methods, or support teaching and laboratory operations.

Common Fields and Specialties

Postdoctoral scholar roles span disciplines such as biomedical science, engineering, computer science, public health, environmental research, social science, and the humanities. Responsibilities and qualifications vary by specialty, project, and employer.

Qualifications and Career Development

Most positions require a Ph.D., M.D., or another relevant doctoral degree, along with research experience suited to the role. Strong candidates typically demonstrate subject-matter expertise, analytical skills, clear communication, and a record of scholarly work. A postdoctoral appointment can help researchers deepen their expertise, build professional networks, and prepare for careers in academia, industry, government, or nonprofits.

Find Postdoctoral Scholar Opportunities on Ladders

Search current listings to compare responsibilities, qualifications, work settings, and compensation. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates discover opportunities aligned with their research background and career goals. Compensation and eligibility vary by position, so review each listing for details.

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$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in Cytopathology operations, ensuring quality, compliance, and strategic initiatives while fostering workforce development and collaboration across departments to achieve organizationa...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$115K - $172K *

Champion the highest standards of ethical research by managing the University’s Scholarly Integrity Policy. Oversee investigations, develop training resources, and ensure compliance, while fostering a...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$87K - $113K *

Unlock potential by partnering with clients to design and implement data management solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance reporting and analysis, ensuring quality and compliance while driving...

1 week ago

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

$87K - $113K *

Support clients by designing and implementing data management solutions, ensuring quality and compliance. Collaborate across teams to analyze data, develop metrics, and provide actionable insights for...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of law career services by guiding students toward successful career paths through individualized advising, strategic programming, and robust employer engagement. Collaborate across va...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing critical technical programs, enhancing research infrastructure while ensuring impactful collaboration across teams. Empower researchers to translate their wor...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion technical program management by driving innovative research agendas, optimizing processes, and supporting a dynamic team focused on AI safety and efficiency. Raise our technical standards whi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$500K+*

Advance the frontier of reinforcement learning by developing next-gen architectures and algorithms. Collaborate across research and engineering to scale models, enhance efficiency, and empower innovat...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$500K+*

Empower groundbreaking advancements in reinforcement learning by architecting next-generation algorithms and scalable systems, driving research and engineering efforts to enhance throughput, stability...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$500K+*

Collaborate with us to scale reinforcement learning algorithms and architectures. You'll research and develop systems to enhance performance, manage large-scale runs, and optimize training efficiency...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $220K *

Engage in a dynamic academic role, providing pediatric pulmonology care, leading programs, and contributing to education and research within a multidisciplinary team focused on improving children's re...

Rochester, NYIn-Person

6 days ago

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

$180K - $220K *

Transform pediatric care by joining a dynamic team as a Pediatric Pulmonologist. Lead clinical initiatives, engage in research, and educate future medical professionals while providing comprehensive c...

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Transform healthcare data analysis by resolving complex issues, validating results, and collaborating with diverse teams. Leverage your expertise in SQL and data integration to enhance operational pro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing clinical research initiatives, ensuring compliance and quality assurance while supervising staff and coordinating with stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $150K *

Transform graduate nursing education by leading program quality, innovation, and strategic direction. Collaborate with faculty and stakeholders to enhance curricula and student success while ensuring...

4 days ago

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

$115K - $150K *

Lead the charge in advancing graduate nursing education by providing strategic oversight, fostering innovation, and ensuring academic excellence across master's and doctoral programs while collaborati...

4 days ago

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

$179K - $307K *

Champion timely medical decisions in post-acute care, ensuring consistent clinical reviews and necessity determinations. Collaborate with medical staff to enhance patient outcomes while supporting ope...

3 weeks ago

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

$179K - $307K *

Join a team that's committed to delivering high-quality post-acute care. Support clinical operations by ensuring timely medical decisions and effective communication between providers and members, enh...

4 weeks ago

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

$179K - $307K *

Join our team as a Clinical Operations Associate Medical Director, enhancing post-acute care management through timely clinical reviews and medical necessity determinations while working flexibly in a...

4 weeks ago

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

$179K - $307K *

Innovate within Post Acute Care to enhance clinical decision-making, ensuring timely medical reviews. Collaborate with medical teams, maintaining policy consistency and improving patient outcomes in a...

4 weeks ago

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

$179K - $307K *

Champion clinical excellence by ensuring timely medical reviews and decisions for post-acute care. Collaborate with medical management staff and providers to enhance patient care, utilizing expert kno...

4 weeks ago

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

$179K - $307K *

Lead the charge in optimizing post-acute care by ensuring timely clinical decision-making. Collaborate with medical teams to define medical necessity while working flexibly in a supportive virtual env...

4 weeks ago

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

$179K - $307K *

Lead the charge in clinical management, ensuring timely decisions for post-acute care services, while supporting the medical management team to enhance outcomes and utilization across various specialt...

4 weeks ago

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

$179K - $307K *

Grow your career with a team focused on enhancing post-acute care through effective clinical management. Lead medical decision-making, ensuring high standards of patient care while collaborating with...

4 weeks ago

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

$179K - $307K *

Advance your career as a key player in medical management, ensuring timely clinical decision-making and supporting providers in post-acute care settings. Enjoy virtual flexibility while making an impa...

4 weeks ago

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a postdoctoral scholar?question toggle

    A postdoctoral scholar is a researcher who has completed a doctoral degree and undertakes advanced research, typically through a temporary appointment at a university, research institute, or other organization.

  • What qualifications are typically required for postdoctoral scholar jobs?question toggle

    Many roles require a Ph.D., M.D., or related doctoral degree, plus relevant research experience. Specific requirements depend on the discipline, project, and employer.

  • What does a postdoctoral scholar do?question toggle

    Typical duties include conducting research, analyzing results, writing publications and grant materials, presenting findings, and collaborating with research teams. Some roles also include mentoring or teaching.

  • Where do postdoctoral scholars work?question toggle

    Postdoctoral scholars work at universities, laboratories, hospitals, research institutes, government agencies, and private-sector organizations, depending on their field and specialty.

  • How can I find postdoctoral scholar jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse postdoctoral scholar listings on Ladders, which features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Check each listing for its compensation, location, and qualifications.