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.
Remote | Ph.D. / Postdoctoral / Master's Expert
$100K - $120K *
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Research Scientist, Medical World Models
$110K - $130K *
Champion proactive health innovation by designing models that forecast health dynamics and unify multimodal data. Collaborate with a dynamic team to transform unique datasets into actionable insights...
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$88K - $105K *
Transform the landscape of biostatistics by leading project teams, ensuring compliance, and mentoring junior statisticians while delivering high-quality statistical analyses and documentation...
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Senior Director / Director , Breast Oncology Lifecycle Management
$186K - $233K *
Pioneer innovative strategies in breast oncology, driving commercial success through collaboration and data-driven insights. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance product adoption and optimize market...
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Staff Bioinformatics Scientist -- Oncology/MRD Algorithm Development
$155K - $233K *
Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge algorithms for minimal residual disease detection in oncology, enhancing therapeutic strategies through innovative analytics and robust experimental design w...
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Yeast Display and Machine Learning Scientist I/II - Antibody Discovery
$80K - $95K *
Drive innovation in antibody discovery and therapeutics development, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to advance next-generation immunotherapies through cutting-edge machine learning and exp...
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Principal Scientist, Analytical Development, Oligo and Small Molecule
$170K - $190K *
Champion the transition of analytical methods from lab to manufacturing, ensuring the delivery of innovative neurological therapies through close collaboration across teams and management of external...
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Director of Data Science and Bioinformatics
$186K - $232K *
Innovate within a dynamic team by establishing bioinformatics capabilities, architecting scalable infrastructure, and enhancing genomic algorithms to drive excellence in women's and organ health produ...
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Principal Scientist, CMC Analytical
$150K - $190K *
Unlock potential by leading analytical strategies for drug development, ensuring robust quality control throughout product lifecycle. Collaborate with partners to deliver exceptional insights that dri...
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Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist
$83K - $103K *
Drive success in regulatory affairs by preparing critical submissions for medical and diagnostic devices. Oversee compliance with U.S. and international regulations while collaborating with cross-func...
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Head of Analytical Development, Pulmovant
$160K - $200K *
Lead the charge in analytical development, overseeing drug substance and product strategies. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and performance, while mentoring a high-performing analytical...
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Support Scientist for JEDI Data Assimilation Transition to Operations
$95K - $115K *
Support the transition of JEDI data assimilation to operations, collaborating on research and development for atmospheric data assimilation, focusing on innovative methods in numerical weather predict...
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Field Applications Scientist, HID
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Grow your career with us as a Field Application Scientist, driving technical excellence and customer success through training, pre-sales support, and application expertise in forensic DNA workflows ac...
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Member of Research Staff, Causal Inference, Voleon Securities
$150K - $180K *
Explore your potential as you leverage cutting-edge methodologies in causal inference research within a dynamic finance-focused ML team, driving innovation and collaboration for impactful market predi...
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Champion the future of healthcare by leading cutting-edge ML research in NLP and clinical AI. Collaborate with experts to translate innovative ideas into impactful solutions that enhance patient outco...
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Shape the future of supply chain analytics by leveraging AI and data science expertise to develop innovative solutions that enhance decision-making and user productivity across the organization...
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Senior Scientific Director - Publications (Heme-Onc)
$150K - $180K *
Join us to lead the development and oversight of scientific content across therapeutic areas, ensuring strategic medical communication aligns with brand goals while managing a team and collaborating w...
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Executive Director, Evidence Generation and Scientific Communications
$175K - $210K *
Lead evidence generation and scientific communications to support innovative gene therapy initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify evidence gaps and execute strategic plans, en...
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$150K - $170K *
Join a team that's transforming drug development through data science. Leverage your expertise to build predictive models and analytics, driving process improvements and technology transfer in a colla...
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$110K - $130K *
Join us to lead the development and execution of clinical study designs, ensuring effective project management and collaboration across teams. Your expertise will drive the success of clinical trials...
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Senior Staff Associate/Project Manager
$110K - $130K *
Drive impactful projects in public health by leading teams, managing RFPs, and ensuring client satisfaction through effective collaboration and clear communication...
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Principal Scientist, Formulation Development
$170K - $190K *
Lead formulation development from discovery to clinical stages, translating compounds into scalable processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategy, solve challenges, and ensure q...
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$88K - $110K *
Accelerate laboratory efficiency and innovation while supervising staff and managing operations, grant deliverables, and sample processing for groundbreaking research initiatives in blood cancers...
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Research Scientist - Personalization
$133K - $190K *
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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.