Explore postdoctoral scientist jobs for experienced researchers ready to advance scientific discovery and grow their careers. Postdoctoral scientists conduct specialized research, analyze data, publish findings, and collaborate with academic, clinical, government, and industry teams. Browse vetted opportunities on Ladders, including roles with compensation of $100,000 or more.
Postdoctoral scientists typically lead or contribute to research projects after completing a doctoral degree. Depending on the role and field, responsibilities may include designing experiments, developing research methods, managing laboratory or computational workflows, interpreting results, preparing manuscripts and grant materials, and presenting findings. Many positions also involve mentoring students or coordinating with multidisciplinary collaborators.
Postdoctoral scientists work in universities, research institutes, hospitals, government laboratories, biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical organizations, and other research-focused employers. Their specialties may include molecular biology, neuroscience, immunology, genetics, chemistry, biomedical engineering, data science, and related fields. Industry and translational research roles can offer opportunities to apply scientific expertise to product development and real-world challenges.
Most postdoctoral scientist roles require a Ph.D. or another relevant doctoral degree, along with research experience aligned to the position. Employers may seek expertise in particular techniques, instruments, programming languages, or subject areas, as well as strong communication and project-management skills. A postdoctoral appointment can deepen subject-matter expertise and build a foundation for careers in academia, industry, government, and scientific leadership.
Use Ladders to discover vetted professional research opportunities, review role requirements, and compare positions that match your experience and goals. Search postdoctoral scientist jobs by specialty, employer, or location to find opportunities aligned with your next career step. Compensation and eligibility vary by posting, so review each listing for current details.
$80K - $95K *
Support project management by coordinating study documentation, mentoring team members, and ensuring compliance. Leverage expertise in clinical research to enhance study start-up and execution, while...
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$150K - $180K *
Join a pioneering team to build an AI-enabled care delivery platform, bridging clinical expertise and engineering to create safe, effective patient care solutions. Drive innovation from concept to pro...
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Research Scientist, Video & Multimodal
$160K - $185K *
Transform the landscape of video understanding by owning data design, evaluation methodologies, and experimental validation for multimodal models. Collaborate with leading labs to advance video metric...
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$110K - $130K *
Champion product growth by driving development and lifecycle management for NGS DNA products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate market needs into strategic solutions, ensuring succe...
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Research and Innovation Manager
$100K - $130K *
Create and lead pioneering research initiatives in hair biology, directing collaborations and innovative experiments to discover new targets and enhance scalp health. Drive preclinical studies and mai...
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Research Scientist, Robotics & World Models
$160K - $185K *
Transform the future of robotics by defining and validating data designs for foundation models, collaborating with customers and labs to innovate data strategies that enhance model training and deploy...
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Payer Account Director - Southeast
$250K - $285K *
Drive strategic payer engagement for optimal access to healthcare products across the Southeast. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure favorable reimbursement and build relationships with...
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Data Scientist (Forward Deployed)
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Shape data-driven solutions by leveraging your expertise in machine learning and analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful insights and ensure seamless deployment in prod...
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Senior Research Scientist - AI Security
$192K - $356K *
Lead the charge in advancing AI security research by innovating protective measures for AI models and systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex cybersecurity challenges and co...
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Associate Director, Clinical Study Lead
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Unlock potential by providing operational leadership for global clinical studies, ensuring timely delivery, compliance, and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage vendor relations...
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Principal Data Scientist - Remote
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Seeking a Principal Data Scientist to lead advanced ML and generative AI solutions, define architectures, drive innovation, and mentor teams while ensuring responsible AI practices and scalable produc...
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Senior Data Scientist, People Analytics & Research
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Lead the charge in transforming people analytics by applying causal inference and advanced statistical methods to drive strategic decisions on recruitment, retention, and compensation across the organ...
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Director of Program Management
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Transform your career by leading cross-functional teams to drive drug development strategies. Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure successful execution of integrated plans, manage risks, and de...
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Account Manager, Life Sciences (Houston, Louisiana)
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Join a dynamic team as you enhance customer satisfaction and develop relationships while selling cutting-edge life science products across key accounts. Drive strategic initiatives and leverage your s...
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Principal Statistical Programmer FSP
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Champion the future of patient treatment as a Principal Statistical Programmer, providing leadership in SAS programming, project management, and regulatory compliance within a global pharmaceutical en...
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Lead cross-functional teams to develop and execute a strategic product roadmap, integrating market insights and performance metrics to drive customer-centric solutions in the diagnostics and genomics...
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Associate Director/Director Project Management
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Champion cross-functional project management for drug development, ensuring effective planning, execution, and governance across complex initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive Phase 3 re...
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Software Development Engineer IV - Algorithms and Scientific Data
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Join a dynamic team to develop cutting-edge software for advanced atomic force microscopes. Lead algorithm design and implementation, transforming complex data into actionable insights while collabora...
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Data & Artificial Intelligence Research Engineer, L4
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Transform the future of materials science by developing cutting-edge machine learning models. Collaborate across teams to enhance AI capabilities, improve interpretability, and drive innovation in mat...
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Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs (Regulatory Intelligence)
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Advance your career by leading regulatory intelligence efforts, analyzing global developments, and providing strategic insights to ensure compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance processe...
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Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs (Regulatory Intelligence)
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Lead regulatory intelligence efforts to ensure compliance and strategic insight within the pharmaceutical landscape. Collaborate across teams to monitor global regulatory changes and support the devel...
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Senior Responsible AI Researcher
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Lead groundbreaking research in AI safety and evaluation, bridging academic rigor with real-world challenges. Drive innovative methodologies and collaborate with top-tier institutions to enhance respo...
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Senior Director, Head of Analytical Development
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Transform the future of drug development by leading Analytical Development for small molecules and oligonucleotides. Drive scientific strategy, build a high-performing team, and ensure regulatory read...
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Transform document verification solutions by leading ML projects, guiding data scientists, and ensuring high-quality model performance throughout the lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams...
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Product Research Physicist - Remote
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What qualifications are commonly required for postdoctoral scientist jobs?
Most positions require a Ph.D. or a related doctoral degree and research experience relevant to the role. Specific technical, computational, or subject-area expertise may also be required.
Where can postdoctoral scientists find jobs?
Postdoctoral scientists work at universities, research institutes, hospitals, government laboratories, biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical organizations, and other research-focused employers.
What are typical postdoctoral scientist responsibilities?
Responsibilities may include designing and conducting research, analyzing data, maintaining research workflows, writing papers or grant materials, presenting findings, and collaborating with colleagues.
Can postdoctoral scientist roles pay $100,000 or more?
Some postdoctoral scientist and related research positions may meet or exceed $100,000, depending on the employer, location, specialty, and seniority. Review individual job listings for compensation details.
How can I find a postdoctoral scientist job on Ladders?
Search Ladders for postdoctoral scientist roles and refine your search by specialty, employer, or location. Review each listing’s qualifications, responsibilities, and compensation information.