Postdoctoral Associate
Alexandria, VA · On-site
Postdoctoral Associate Job no: 536793 Work type: Research Faculty Senior management: Greater Washington, D.C Area Department: Institute for Advanced Computing Location: Alexandria, Virginia ...
Alexandria, VA · On-site
Postdoctoral Associate Job no: 536793 Work type: Research Faculty Senior management: Greater Washington, D.C Area Department: Institute for Advanced Computing Location: Alexandria, Virginia ...
Alexandria, VA · On-site
Postdoctoral Associate Job no: 536793 Work type: Research Faculty Senior management: Greater Washington, D.C Area Department: Institute for Advanced Computing Location: Alexandria, Virginia ...
College Park, MD · On-site
$75K - $80K/yr
The postdoctoral research associate is responsible for developing novel computational methodology for high-throughput sequence genomics tasks, as well as for building efficient and robust ...
College Park, MD · On-site
$75K - $80K/yr
The postdoctoral research associate is responsible for developing novel computational methodology for high-throughput sequence genomics tasks, as well as for building efficient and robust ...
$75K - $80K/yr
The postdoctoral research associate is responsible for developing novel computational methodology for high-throughput sequence genomics tasks, as well as for building efficient and robust ...
$75K - $80K/yr
The postdoctoral research associate is responsible for developing novel computational methodology for high-throughput sequence genomics tasks, as well as for building efficient and robust ...
Gaithersburg, MD · On-site
$53K - $72K/yr
Description Postdoctoral Research Associate (PREP) Scanning SQUID Metrology for Superconducting Electronics This Postdoctoral Research Associate position is part of the National Institute of ...
Gaithersburg, MD · On-site
$53K - $72K/yr
Description Postdoctoral Research Associate (PREP) Scanning SQUID Metrology for Superconducting Electronics This Postdoctoral Research Associate position is part of the National Institute of ...
College Park, MD · On-site
This postdoc will perform research on 3D scene reconstruction, novel view synthesis and inverse rendering, building on state of the art techniques such as neural radiance fields, Gaussian splatting ...
College Park, MD · On-site
This postdoc will perform research on 3D scene reconstruction, novel view synthesis and inverse rendering, building on state of the art techniques such as neural radiance fields, Gaussian splatting ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$72K/yr
Description The Lickley Lab at Georgetown University is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The candidate will work with Prof. Megan Lickley to model global production, emissions and storage ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$72K/yr
Description The Lickley Lab at Georgetown University is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The candidate will work with Prof. Megan Lickley to model global production, emissions and storage ...
Gaithersburg, MD · On-site
$82K - $95K/yr
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Electron Microscopy The work will entail: NIST is actively seeking a candidate for a postdoctoral research position as part of a project related to the CHIPS for ...
Gaithersburg, MD · On-site
$82K - $95K/yr
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Electron Microscopy The work will entail: NIST is actively seeking a candidate for a postdoctoral research position as part of a project related to the CHIPS for ...
Gaithersburg, MD · On-site
$53K - $72K/yr
Postdoctoral Researcher: Interferometric Microscopy for Gene Delivery Nanoparticle Characterization U.S. Citizen Preferred The work will entail: The Microsystems and Nanotechnology Division at the ...
Gaithersburg, MD · On-site
$53K - $72K/yr
Postdoctoral Researcher: Interferometric Microscopy for Gene Delivery Nanoparticle Characterization U.S. Citizen Preferred The work will entail: The Microsystems and Nanotechnology Division at the ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$52K - $62K/yr
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The Postdoctoral Research Associate (PRA) will be responsible for engaging in existing research related to our federally funded research projects on cell-cell communication during tissue patterning ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$52K - $62K/yr
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The Postdoctoral Research Associate (PRA) will be responsible for engaging in existing research related to our federally funded research projects on cell-cell communication during tissue patterning ...
Laurel, MD · On-site
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We are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in Sustainable Printable Polymers to develop next-generation polymer feedstocks and processing strategies for additive manufacturing and replacement of legacy ...
Laurel, MD · On-site
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We are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in Sustainable Printable Polymers to develop next-generation polymer feedstocks and processing strategies for additive manufacturing and replacement of legacy ...
$85K/yr
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The National Museum of Natural History, Department of Paleobiology invites applications for two (2) positions of Geologist (Postdoctoral Research Fellow) and/or Biologist (Postdoctoral Research ...
$85K/yr
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The National Museum of Natural History, Department of Paleobiology invites applications for two (2) positions of Geologist (Postdoctoral Research Fellow) and/or Biologist (Postdoctoral Research ...
Falls Church, VA · Hybrid
$52K - $71K/yr
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The Neuroscience Postdoctoral Research Fellow is responsible for Career Planning and Professional Development Discipline-specific conceptual knowledge and research skill development. Trains others ...
Falls Church, VA · Hybrid
$52K - $71K/yr
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The Neuroscience Postdoctoral Research Fellow is responsible for Career Planning and Professional Development Discipline-specific conceptual knowledge and research skill development. Trains others ...
Gaithersburg, MD · On-site
$53K - $72K/yr
Description Postdoctoral Research Associate CHIPS Funded Project This position is part of the National Institute of Standards (NIST) Professional Research Experience (PREP) program. NIST recognizes ...
Gaithersburg, MD · On-site
$53K - $72K/yr
Description Postdoctoral Research Associate CHIPS Funded Project This position is part of the National Institute of Standards (NIST) Professional Research Experience (PREP) program. NIST recognizes ...
Falls Church, VA · On-site
$52K/yr
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The Neuroscience Postdoctoral Research Fellow is responsible for Career Planning and Professional Development Discipline-specific conceptual knowledge and research skill development. Trains others ...
Falls Church, VA · On-site
$52K/yr
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The Neuroscience Postdoctoral Research Fellow is responsible for Career Planning and Professional Development Discipline-specific conceptual knowledge and research skill development. Trains others ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$85K/yr
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Geologist (Postdoctoral Research Fellow) and/or Biologist (Postdoctoral Research Fellow), IS-1350/0401-11 Application Deadline: 20 August 2026 Department: National Museum of Natural History ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$85K/yr
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Geologist (Postdoctoral Research Fellow) and/or Biologist (Postdoctoral Research Fellow), IS-1350/0401-11 Application Deadline: 20 August 2026 Department: National Museum of Natural History ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$55K - $75K/yr
Description The Earth and Planets Laboratory (EPL), Carnegie Institution for Science, seeks applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow to investigate the physical properties of the Earth's mantle. The ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$55K - $75K/yr
Description The Earth and Planets Laboratory (EPL), Carnegie Institution for Science, seeks applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow to investigate the physical properties of the Earth's mantle. The ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$59K - $65K/yr
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BASIC FUNCTION Howard University's University Transportation Center seeks a highly qualified Postdoctoral Research Associate specializing in structural health monitoring (SHM) of transportation ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$59K - $65K/yr
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BASIC FUNCTION Howard University's University Transportation Center seeks a highly qualified Postdoctoral Research Associate specializing in structural health monitoring (SHM) of transportation ...
Gaithersburg, MD · On-site
$53K - $72K/yr
Postdoctoral Research Associate: Advanced Optical Metrology for Semiconductor Processes U.S. Citizen Preferred The work will entail: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is ...
Gaithersburg, MD · On-site
$53K - $72K/yr
Postdoctoral Research Associate: Advanced Optical Metrology for Semiconductor Processes U.S. Citizen Preferred The work will entail: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is ...
Bethesda, MD · On-site
$52K - $71K/yr
They are seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in Computational Biology & Machine Learning to lead innovative research projects and develop AI/ML tools for cancer genomics analysis. Responsibilities : • ...
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Bethesda, MD · On-site
$52K - $71K/yr
They are seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in Computational Biology & Machine Learning to lead innovative research projects and develop AI/ML tools for cancer genomics analysis. Responsibilities : • ...
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Gaithersburg, MD · On-site
$53K - $72K/yr
Postdoctoral Research Associate: Advanced Optical Metrology for Semiconductor Processes U.S. Citizen Preferred The work will entail: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is ...
Gaithersburg, MD · On-site
$53K - $72K/yr
Postdoctoral Research Associate: Advanced Optical Metrology for Semiconductor Processes U.S. Citizen Preferred The work will entail: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is ...
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$52.4K - $58.4K
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$70.5K - $76.5K
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| Aspect | Postdoctoral | Research Scientist |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) often required | Master's or Ph.D., depending on the field |
| Work Environment | Academic labs, universities, research institutions | Industry labs, corporate R&D, government agencies |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Primarily academia and research institutions | Primarily industry and corporate sectors |
| Common Search & Comparison | Yes | Yes |
Postdoctoral researchers typically hold a Ph.D. and work in academic or research institutions to gain specialized experience. Research Scientists often have similar credentials but are employed in industry or corporate R&D settings. While both roles involve research, Postdoctoral positions are usually temporary and focused on academic advancement, whereas Research Scientists are often permanent staff working on applied projects in industry.
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