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How much do postdoc associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for postdoc associate in Massachusetts is $21.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.30 and $22.60 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Postdoc Associate vs Research Scientist?

AspectPostdoc AssociateResearch Scientist
Required CredentialsDoctoral degree (Ph.D.) in relevant fieldMaster's or Ph.D., often with more industry experience
Work EnvironmentAcademic or research institutions, labsIndustry, corporate R&D labs, biotech firms
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, government research agenciesPrivate companies, biotech, pharmaceuticals
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The main difference between a Postdoc Associate and a Research Scientist lies in their work environment and career stage. Postdoc Associates typically work in academic or research institutions focusing on research and publishing, often as a stepping stone to faculty roles. Research Scientists usually work in industry settings, applying research to product development or innovation, often with more experience and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Postdoc Associate job openings in Massachusetts as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 24% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,134 per year, or $21.7 per hour.

Postdoctoral Associate, Neurology, School of Medicine

Boston University

Boston, MA • On-site

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7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

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Postdoctoral Associate, Neurology, School of Medicine

Boston University Medical Campus Research

Boston, MA, United States

Dr. Michael Alosco, Professor of Neurology, seeks a Postdoctoral Associate for research in aging and dementia. This is an exciting opportunity to conduct high impact studies on chronic traumatic encephalopathy, Alzheimer's disease, and related dementias at an NIA-funded Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC). You will receive multidisciplinary training with joint research and clinical supervision. Research activities include:

  • Clinical-pathological correlation studies
  • Longitudinal clinical outcome studies
  • Imaging and fluid biomarker studies
  • Image analysis (if desired, experience required)
  • Risk factor studies
  • Participant clinical interviews
  • Multidisciplinary diagnostic consensus conferences

Trainees should have a PhD in the neuroscience or related field with a strong research background and desire to work in academia. Eligible clinical PhDs (clinical neuropsychology preferred) may participate in supervised clinical neuropsychological assessment at Boston Medical Center under the supervision of licensed and/or board-certified clinical neuropsychologists (up to 25% time). The integrative clinical and research activities at Boston University and Boston Medical Center will meet the necessary requirements for board certification in clinical neuropsychology.

PhD required in neuroscience or related field.


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Boston University is an international, comprehensive, private research university, committed to educating students to be reflective, resourceful individuals ready to live, adapt, and lead in an interconnected world. Boston University is committed to generating new knowledge to benefit society. We remain dedicated to our founding principles: that higher education should be accessible to all and that research, scholarship, artistic creation, and professional practice should be conducted in the service of the wider community—local and international. These principles endure in the University’s insistence on the value of diversity, in its tradition and standards of excellence, and in its dynamic engagement with the City of Boston and the world. Boston University comprises a remarkable range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs built on a strong foundation of the liberal arts and sciences. With the support and oversight of the Board of Trustees, the University, through our faculty, continually innovates in education and research to ensure that we meet the needs of students and an ever-changing world.

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