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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$90K - $110K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of pharmaceutical engineering by providing expert support in continuous manufacturing processes, ensuring timely project delivery and collaboration across teams to...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $245K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing clinical study strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality data and patient safety throughout the drug development process...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $245K *

Lead the charge in shaping clinical study strategies, ensuring patient safety and data integrity while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovative drug development in a dynamic envir...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $245K *

Lead the scientific strategy for clinical studies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality execution and reporting while safeguarding patient safety and driving data integrity...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$208K - $286K *

Shape innovative evolutionary algorithms to enhance AI-driven scientific exploration, balancing exploration and exploitation while guiding autonomous systems through vast solution spaces. Engage in si...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$72K - $96K *

Elevate research capabilities by developing next-gen sequencing technologies and diagnostic assays. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product development from concept to commercializati...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $201K *

Lead the charge in developing an AI-Reasoning platform to transform drug discovery. Collaborate with scientists to harness multimodal data, enhancing decision-making and accelerating therapeutic advan...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$116K - $182K *

Innovate by developing automated AI/ML toxicology models to enhance drug safety assessments. Collaborate globally to deliver critical data, accelerating the journey of effective medicines from discove...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $190K *

Lead the charge in solving complex operational challenges across finance, hiring, and strategy. Collaborate closely with executives to drive impactful solutions in a fast-paced, high-growth environmen...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $175K *

Empower scientific innovation by collaborating within product pods to develop and evaluate real-world evidence agents. Drive impactful research and ensure scientific rigor while partnering with indust...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Advance innovative chromatographic technologies by leading the research and development of novel materials. Collaborate across disciplines to synthesize and tailor materials for robust chromatographic...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$174K - $252K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of machine learning research, driving innovation through large-scale testing and deployment. Collaborate globally to tackle real-world challenges and enhance cutti...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$113K *

Shape the future of language-model based AI and natural language processing. Collaborate with top mentors and researchers to gain invaluable research experience, co-author papers, and prepare for your...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $108K *

Innovate the future of genomic research by developing cutting-edge ML models for synthetic enhancer design. Collaborate in a dynamic lab environment to transform data into actionable insights, enhanci...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's advancing microbiological solutions by designing and executing innovative research projects. Collaborate across functions to meet customer needs while ensuring high-quality results...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Support our customers by delivering scientific expertise, project management, and technical solutions in collaboration with internal teams and cross-functional partners to enhance their workflows and...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K *

Innovate in the field of immunology by leading research on anti-inflammatory therapies for SIV infection. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design experiments, analyze data, and mentor emerging scien...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$109K - $179K *

Innovate in metabolic disease drug discovery by validating muscle-related targets through advanced in vitro and in vivo studies, while collaborating across teams to drive scientific progress and enhan...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $201K *

Transform drug discovery as a Principal Scientist, leading the development of AI reasoning platforms that leverage multimodal scientific data and enhance decision-making from lab to life, impacting bo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $201K *

Drive innovation by developing an AI-Reasoning platform to enhance decision-making in drug discovery, leveraging large datasets and advanced reasoning techniques to accelerate the translation of resea...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $201K *

Shape the future of drug discovery by pioneering AI-Reasoning platforms that synthesize complex scientific data into actionable insights, driving innovation in therapeutic development for patient well...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $201K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of AI systems that synthesize data into impactful insights for drug discovery, shaping the future of R&D through innovative reasoning and memory platforms t...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Unlock new insights in medical imaging by designing and scaling advanced vision-language models for clinical applications. Drive innovation in radiology with extensive expertise in multimodal pretrain...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team driving genomic research and clinical integration. Lead bioinformatic analyses, develop pipelines, and collaborate on innovative projects to advance pediatric care...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic R&D team to lead chemistry initiatives, ensure deliverables, train staff, and enhance projects through innovative method development and client collaboration. Drive significant impact o...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.