Postdoctoral Scientist Jobs

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.

What Does a Postdoctoral Scientist Do?

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.

Where Postdoctoral Scientists Work

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.

Qualifications and Career Development

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.

Find Postdoctoral Scientist Opportunities on Ladders

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.

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$110K - $130K *

Engage in early-stage drug discovery by triaging research requests, managing CRO partnerships, and ensuring seamless execution of outsourced projects. Leverage scientific expertise and Mandarin fluenc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Champion the future of energy by leading a team of power system engineers. Oversee client projects, drive business development, and enhance capabilities within the organization while ensuring high-qua...

Austin, TXRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Transform clinical trial expertise into impactful project delivery. Oversee research integrity, lead cross-functional teams, and promote operational excellence to ensure successful trial execution wit...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$119K - $179K *

Lead the charge in architecting FHIR-compliant data models to enhance clinical data integration and usability, supporting patient care and research initiatives across the organization...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $210K *

Champion innovative clinical programming solutions to enhance trial efficiency and data quality. Lead statistical analysis and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while collaborating with cros...

Seattle, WARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in advancing data science initiatives to optimize business profitability and enhance customer experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop insights and solutions usi...

Atlanta, GARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$218K - $230K *

Transform advertiser outcomes by owning analytics and experimentation strategy. Lead algorithm development for ad pacing and budget allocation, applying advanced data science in high-throughput enviro...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$192K - $202K *

Drive analytics and algorithmic strategies that optimize ad performance across platforms, balancing user experience with advertiser goals. Collaborate cross-functionally to implement groundbreaking so...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$246K - $332K *

Shape the future of health economics and outcomes research by leading strategic initiatives across the nephrology portfolio, ensuring high-quality evidence generation and collaboration with cross-func...

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3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$112K - $222K *

Shape your career by leading clinical project management for global trials. Drive cross-functional collaboration, ensure compliance, and meet project deliverables while fostering effective teamwork an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$195K - $312K *

Zillow is seeking a Principal Applied Scientist to join the Agentic AI team, focusing on developing advanced multimodal technologies for understanding homes. The role involves designing and prototypin...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Join our team to manage full-service clinical trials, ensuring project delivery meets quality, time, and cost expectations while serving as the primary contact between sponsors and the organization...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$222K - $255K *

Lead the biostatistical strategies that support impactful medical communication efforts. Collaborate cross-functionally to provide scientific expertise, develop publication strategies, and ensure meth...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $165K *

Champion safety in innovative nuclear fuel recycling by evaluating hazards, developing safety documents, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate in a dynamic team to enhance safety measu...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Innovate cutting-edge AI and Computer Vision solutions in a dynamic team. Collaborate with experts to optimize algorithms and deliver impactful geospatial insights. All experience levels welcome to ap...

Redmond, WARemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on advancing Geospatial AI. Collaborate with experts to develop cutting-edge solutions in AI and Computer Vision, transforming vast data into acti...

Reston, VARemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$241K - $269K *

Drive statistical programming excellence across multiple clinical studies while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Lead validation of CRO deliverables and implement innovative tools to enhance...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Lead operational excellence in clinical registry programs, ensuring compliance and performance across cross-functional teams. Drive strategic initiatives, manage risks, and enhance site engagement whi...

North Carolina, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$92K - $148K *

Unlock potential by leading clinical trials in oncology, ensuring compliance and quality data management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project success from start-up to closeout, wh...

Titusville, NJRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead advanced SAS programming efforts to support Phase I-IV clinical trials, ensuring data integrity and compliance with CDISC standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-qualit...

Cambridge, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $190K *

Shape the future of biotech by driving strategic sales and fostering key client relationships. Leverage your expertise to maximize revenue growth and enhance client satisfaction in a dynamic, fast-pac...

California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $160K *

Drive operational excellence and customer satisfaction by managing services teams, optimizing project delivery, and enhancing client engagement strategies for government clients, ensuring alignment wi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $111K *

Lead the charge in advancing climate prediction methods, enhancing forecasting accuracy for extreme events. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop impactful training programs and tools, driving scie...

College Park, MDRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$220K - $275K *

Champion operational excellence and lead complex technical projects in the pharmaceutical sector. Drive strategic initiatives, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure quality outcomes while mentorin...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Engage in high-quality legal research to support law firm clients, focusing on intellectual property matters. Utilize advanced research tools to deliver accurate results and synthesize findings into a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What qualifications are commonly required for postdoctoral scientist jobs?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    Search Ladders for postdoctoral scientist roles and refine your search by specialty, employer, or location. Review each listing’s qualifications, responsibilities, and compensation information.