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 *

Champion clinical study delivery by managing timelines, budgets, and communication among teams, ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering effective stakeholder collaboration throughout the pr...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $190K *

Elevate your expertise in AI systems by optimizing models and deployment strategies. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance, scalability, and efficiency of GenAI technologies, driving innovat...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$134K - $205K *

Pioneer advancements in computational materials science, focusing on process-structure-properties relationships and modeling for extreme environments. Collaborate with engineers to optimize materials...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$106K - $176K *

Shape the future of biologic therapeutics by leading innovative research in computational antibody design, utilizing advanced machine learning techniques to optimize drug discovery and enhance therape...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to innovate and enhance food processing techniques, developing new products and optimizing existing processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive commercialization...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$85K - $100K *

Explore opportunities to enhance customer satisfaction through your expertise in flow cytometry. Drive revenue growth, provide technical support, and manage relationships within a dynamic and innovati...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$126K - $170K *

Join our dynamic team to advance early-stage drug product development, focusing on antibody-drug conjugates and biologics. Collaborate cross-functionally to design formulations, establish processes, a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$73K - $121K *

Drive innovative research in electrophysiology and imaging, supporting NIH-funded projects. Collaborate in a dynamic environment, contributing to experimental planning and data analysis while advancin...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$90K - $100K *

Shape the future of pharmaceutical standards by leading compendial analytical methods, ensuring compliance with global pharmacopeias, and driving method verification strategies to enhance product qual...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $100K *

Accelerate your career by leading compendial analytical methods and ensuring compliance with global pharmacopeial standards. Collaborate with teams to develop strategies and documentation for successf...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$172K - $233K *

Lead the charge in developing and delivering innovative laboratory informatics solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality and workflow efficiency, ensuring compliance a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Transform the future of production software by designing and building robust applications that enhance laboratory workflows, integrate AI capabilities, and drive automation while collaborating with cr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join our team as a Senior Clinical Laboratory Specialist, where you'll provide technical support for clinical and manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency while mentoring staff and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Elevate your career by leading tech transfer activities, driving formulation design, and optimizing processes for new pharmaceutical products while ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $220K *

Lead the charge in evidence generation and scientific communications, driving strategic initiatives to support gene therapy programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify evidence gaps...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Optimize customer engagement by providing expert application support and training in Quality Control and informatics solutions, driving sales success through collaboration and strategic outreach in th...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$138K - $181K *

Advance biomarker projects linking drug discovery to clinical development, evaluating mechanisms of action and shaping strategies for autoimmune diseases. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to t...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$72K - $121K *

Engineer advanced electrochemical processes and functional coatings, focusing on material design and surface modification. Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team to develop novel deposition methods a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$320K - $400K *

Elevate research in foundation and world models by driving innovative multimodal learning. Collaborate across teams to translate complex research into scalable solutions, while mentoring peers and set...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$320K - $400K *

Join a team that's advancing research in foundation and world models. Drive large-scale multimodal learning, set technical direction, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate innovativ...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Take ownership of EHS programs in research labs, ensuring safety compliance, managing risks, and leading inspections. Collaborate on facility designs and oversee contractor safety, creating a proactiv...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $245K *

Champion innovative oncology imaging strategies to enhance clinical trials. Lead the development of imaging biomarkers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal execution and regul...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $245K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative imaging biomarkers for oncology clinical trials, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance treatment options and ensure data integrity in complex im...

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  •   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.