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 *

Pioneer the Program Management Office, driving strategic alignment and efficiency across projects. Lead and mentor a dynamic team, implement best practices, and enhance organizational processes to ach...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Empower scientific research by developing lab automation protocols and optimizing cutting-edge robotics tools to enhance throughput and efficiency, directly contributing to biotechnology advancements...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $222K *

Join a team dedicated to advancing immunology and translational strategies. Drive discovery programs in autoimmune and lung diseases while mentoring scientists and shaping innovative approaches in res...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$119K - $179K *

Unlock innovative research as a Senior Scientist, driving experimental excellence and strategic project execution in high throughput biology to advance scientific understanding and methodologies acros...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$176K - $246K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute oncology clinical studies, ensuring quality data and regulatory compliance while advancing programs through critical development milestones in a fast...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $175K *

Drive innovation as a Senior Quantum Computational Materials Scientist, guiding research efforts in quantum applications for materials science. Lead initiatives, promote collaboration, and contribute...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative workflows that enhance sales and customer success. Collaborate with experts to generate scientific content and provide application support, ensuring high-quali...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in advancing AI applications in genomics by coordinating multi-disciplinary collaborations, managing scientific projects, and facilitating data sharing to drive innovation in genomic i...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading the Genomics AI Initiative, coordinating complex scientific collaborations, and driving operational excellence across multidisciplinary teams to advance AI applications in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $160K *

Engineer cutting-edge healthcare AI models, optimizing user experience and efficiency. Lead impactful initiatives, collaborating with peers to enhance core platform functionalities while ensuring high...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $140K *

Elevate your career by executing hands-on cell and tissue culture work, optimizing processes, and collaborating with partners to drive impactful immunological studies. This role blends technical opera...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive patient outcomes by collaborating with oncology teams to enhance sales and support for oncology products. Cultivate relationships, analyze workflows, and ensure adherence to testing protocols wh...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join our team to enhance patient outcomes in oncology by driving sales and support for innovative products. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize clinical workflows and ensure adherenc...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Engage in impactful oncology sales and support, enhancing patient outcomes through relationship building and workflow optimization. Collaborate with medical professionals to ensure adherence to testin...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive patient outcomes by managing oncology product sales and support. Cultivate key relationships, enhance clinical workflows, and ensure adherence to testing protocols while collaborating with inter...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving oncology product sales and support, enhancing patient outcomes through relationship building and workflow optimization. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Unlock the potential of oncology sales by enhancing patient outcomes and fostering key relationships. Collaborate with medical professionals to streamline workflows and ensure adherence to testing pro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Empower patient outcomes as you cultivate relationships and enhance clinical workflows. Drive growth in Oncology products while collaborating with medical professionals to ensure adherence to testing...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Help us improve patient outcomes by enhancing oncology sales and support processes. Cultivate relationships with healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to treatment protocols while collaborating...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful oncology solutions by enhancing patient adherence and support systems. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize testing processes and improve outcomes, while fostering key...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$265K - $300K *

Shape the future of neurodegenerative disease diagnostics by leading scientific strategy, driving research programs, and building expert networks to establish industry leadership in innovative solutio...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$190K - $205K *

Join a dynamic team to drive global medical strategy and tactics, leveraging your expertise in medical affairs and endocrinology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders to enhanc...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$177K - $250K *

Elevate your career by leading molecular diagnostics analysis and reporting. Drive clinical research, enhance variant prioritization, and mentor a dynamic team in a cutting-edge genomics lab focused o...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of analytical chemistry by leading high-throughput testing, sample analysis, and documentation in a dynamic lab environment. Collaborate with a team to ensure compliance with safe...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Elevate compliance by driving design-controlled documentation processes across product development, effectively bridging R&D and regulatory standards, and ensuring audit-readiness while engaging cross...

2 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.