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Salary and Benefits

Postdoctoral Scholar
$43K-$52K / yr. (est.)
$43K
$47,857 / year
$53K
Average base salary
The salary information provided is based on data collected from various reliable sources and may vary depending on individual qualifications and other factors.

About Postdoctoral Scholar

What does a Postdoctoral Scholar do?

We, postdoctoral scholars, are in charge of performing research work to analyze and refining procedures for recommendations on assigning healthcare resources. We have to perform various job tasks including designing, organizing, and conducting exclusively specialized and advanced experiments. We have to perform these experiments using all safety protocols and scientific methodologies. Our additional job tasks include briefing results and publishing conclusions in research journals. Being postdoctoral scholars, our responsibilities are supervising, administrating, and providing guidance to inexpert, technicians, students, and researchers.

Core tasks:

  • compiling and analyzing qualitative data and estimating using identified preferences
  • writing and reviewing research protocols
  • identifying funding opportunities and lettering funding applications
  • performing other research-related tasks and activities

Insights

How Many Years of Experience Do Professionals Need Before Becoming Postdoctoral Scholar?
On average, people work 5-7 years in other positions prior to becoming a Postdoctoral Scholar.
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TeacherNew York City, NY - A year ago
😡 this is so unfair! We already dedicate so much time to education, and now we have to wait even longer? It's discouraging!
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AccountantSan Francisco, CA - A year ago
oh come on, seriously?! So I have to crunch numbers for years before I can even start working towards being a Postdoctoral Scholar. Yeah, great... 🙄
How Long Do Postdoctoral Scholar Employees Typically Stay in Their Roles?
On average, Postdoctoral Scholars works in this position for 1-3 years across multiple employers.
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Business AnalystSan Francisco, California - A year ago
This infographic is so misleading! It completely ignores industries where postdocs stay in the same position for much longer.
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High School TeacherChicago, Illinois - A year ago
i can't even with this infographic right now. It's like a slap in the face to all the PhDs stuck in postdoc purgatory.
What Is the Job Hopper Score for Postdoctoral Scholar Employees?
Moderate job changes in Postdoctoral Scholar, showing some career movement without excessive turnover.
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Elementary School TeacherHouston, TX - A year ago
Wow, it's great to see moderate job changes in the postdoctoral scholar field! It offers stability and opportunities to continue pursuing research in academia and education. 📚
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IT ConsultantNew York City, NY - A year ago
as an it consultant it's nice to see that there are moderate job changes in postdoctoral scholars. it shows that they explore different research fields and contribute to various industries. 💻

Career path

Path to job

Discover a Postdoctoral Scholar's areas of knowledge sorted by their majors.
Explore the list of higher education institutions that a Postdoctoral Scholar typically studied at.
Stanford University
University of California-Berkeley

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Demographics

What Is the Age and Gender Ratio of Postdoctoral Scholar Employees?
Gender ratio in Postdoctoral Scholar position: 0.614812916453101 Male and 0.385187083546899 Female. Age ratio in Postdoctoral Scholar position: 16-20: 2%, 21-30: 62%, 31-40: 35%, 41-50: 1%, 51-60: 0%, 60+: 0%. Postdoctoral Scholar position is predominantly male (61.5%) with the largest age group being 21-30 years old, followed by 31-40 years old.
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Postdoctoral ScholarSan Francisco, CA - A year ago
Wow, 62% of Postdoctoral Scholars are in the 21-30 age group! Is there a lack of job prospects for PhDs after that age? 🤔
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Postdoctoral ScholarNew York City, NY - A year ago
It's disappointing to see such a lack of diversity and representation in the age groups. We need more inclusion! 🌈

Workplaces

Who Are the Top Employers for Postdoctoral Scholar?
Top employers of Postdoctoral Scholar position: Caltech (California), Stanford University, University of California , San Francisco. People who work in Postdoctoral Scholar position most typically go on to work for the Caltech (California).
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Postdoctoral ScholarSan Francisco, CA - A year ago
UCSF is renowned for its groundbreaking research opportunities. It's without a doubt the best place for Postdoctoral Scholars in the Bay Area. Sorry, Stanford and Caltech.
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Postdoctoral ScholarNew York City, NY - A year ago
Who cares about the West Coast? The University of California, San Francisco might have its reputation, but Caltech and Stanford can't compare to the opportunities available in the Big Apple!
Caltech (California)
Stanford University
University of California , San Francisco
What Industries Does Postdoctoral Scholar Typically Have Experience In?
Industry Background: The most typical industries of Postdoctoral Scholar: Education, Health Care, Arts / Entertainment / Recreation, Professional / Scientific / Technical, Administrative & Support. Postdoctoral Scholar employees most likely come from a Education industry background.
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Postdoctoral ScholarHouston, TX - A year ago
😡Are you kidding me? The life of a Postdoctoral Scholar is filled with endless stress, long hours, and little recognition. Hated every minute of it!
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Postdoctoral ScholarPhiladelphia, PA - A year ago
I've been a Postdoctoral Scholar for years now but still struggling to find a permanent position. The academic job market is so competitive! 😭

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Discussion about Postdoctoral Scholar

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What is the women/men ratio in the job of Postdoctoral Scholar?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
More men than women work as a Postdoctoral Scholar.
What is the most common age of a Postdoctoral Scholar?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
The typical age is 28 for a Postdoctoral Scholar.
Is a Postdoctoral Scholar considered to be a junior profession?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
6 years of experience is needed on average for a Postdoctoral Scholar.
Which industries does a Postdoctoral Scholar typically work in?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
For a Postdoctoral Scholar it’s the most likely to work in the Education.
What kind of higher education a Postdoctoral Scholar need?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
You should be fine with a Doctor of Philosophy degree
Which company employs the most people in the Postdoctoral Scholar role?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
Most people work for Caltech (California), Stanford University, University of California-Davis, University of California , San Francisco and University Of California Los Angeles
How long do you usually work as a Postdoctoral Scholar before changing to another position?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
2 years is the typical lifespan for a Postdoctoral Scholar.
Is it frequent for people to switch companies and still work as a Postdoctoral Scholar?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
A typical Postdoctoral Scholar might work for one or two companies.
From which job titles people come from to work as a Postdoctoral Scholar?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
Typical prior positions for a Postdoctoral Scholar are Postdoctoral Fellow, Research Assistant or Graduate Research Assistant
What typical professions people working as a Postdoctoral Scholar switch to?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
Consider the following: Assistant Professor, Scientist or Postdoctoral Fellow
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