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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$80K - $95K *

Elevate your research career by leading innovative projects and mentoring teams. Collaborate with experts to design and conduct experiments, analyze data, and contribute to groundbreaking publications...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $130K *

Join us to lead innovative projects in assay development, focusing on Immunohistochemistry (IHC). Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive research and diagnostic product development while ens...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$81K - $150K *

Join a team that's advancing personalized medicine by conducting radiochemistry research. You'll perform radiolabeling, analyze data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product devel...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of analytical development by leading innovative methods for synthetic molecules. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance drug characterization and regulatory submissions, e...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $245K *

Drive your career forward by leading clinical strategy and execution in genetics medicine. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate genetic insights into innovative treatments, making a me...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $245K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in clinical genetics medicine, contributing to early clinical development and translating genetic insights into new treatments. Collaborate with cross-functional...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $245K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role in clinical strategy and execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate genetic insights into innovative treatments, while ensuring compliance...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $110K *

Join us to support antibody discovery by operating automated liquid handling systems, performing high-throughput PCR, and isolating therapeutic antibodies in a dynamic lab environment. Your expertise...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Lead the design and deployment of plasma diagnostics for fusion generators, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure high data fidelity and operational efficiency. Drive technical innovat...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$89K - $143K *

Partner with us to execute analytical control strategies for vaccine programs. Support regulatory readiness and interdisciplinary collaboration, ensuring high-quality documentation and compliance with...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$89K - $143K *

Transform microbiological method development for mRNA vaccines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize, validate, and implement robust microbiological methods, ensuring high standards in...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $95K *

Contribute to the development and execution of histology assays on CNS tissue, ensuring accurate quantification and analysis to support gene editing programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams t...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Drive early drug discovery programs by collaboratively designing and executing cell-based assays, analyzing results, and ensuring compliance with lab practices while contributing to biology strategy a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$142K - $172K *

Empower innovation in targeted nanomedicine by driving bioconjugation strategies and optimizing delivery systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to unlock new therapeutic possibilities and e...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$123K - $166K *

Join a dynamic team to drive inflammation discovery through innovative wet-lab studies and computational analysis, integrating omics data to enhance understanding of disease biology and therapeutic ta...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$123K - $166K *

Join a team that's pioneering inflammation discovery by integrating computational and experimental approaches. Contribute to project planning, data analysis, and therapeutic hypothesis refinement whil...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $215K *

Unlock potential by leading protein sciences for bispecific antibody programs. Manage a team, oversee developability screening, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive therapeutic advancements and...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $300K *

Join a team that's redefining analytics for institutional relationships. Leverage your expertise in data science and trading to support strategic partnerships and drive business growth in a dynamic en...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$128K - $210K *

Drive bioanalytical excellence by overseeing CRO collaborations for PK, immunogenicity, and biomarker analysis, ensuring compliance with GLP/GCLP standards while managing assay development and reporti...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$143K - $194K *

Join a team that designs and executes cutting-edge experiments to investigate ADME properties of large and small molecule therapeutics, advancing drug discovery and development through innovative assa...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Transform the future of quantum technology by developing ultraprecise devices for navigation and communications. Engage in hands-on prototyping and deployment, contributing to innovative solutions fro...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $161K *

Join a dynamic team to advance research on mammalian stress responses and disease. Leverage your expertise in in vivo studies and cell culture to drive impactful projects while collaborating across di...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $209K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of antibody discovery. Drive innovation in therapeutic design and engineering, working collaboratively to advance groundbreaking treatments in oncology and autoimmu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $140K *

Join a team that's advancing pharmaceutical technology transfer and quality control through analytical excellence, method validation, and leadership in a dynamic, compliance-focused environment. Drive...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to perform advanced embryology techniques and research, ensuring high-quality patient care and data management in a clinical laboratory setting. Collaborate with professionals to e...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.