Post Doctoral Fellow Jobs in Illinois
Post Doctoral Fellow jobs in Illinois are open across Chicago, Downers Grove, and Oak Lawn and other Illinois metros, with employers like LifeStance Health, Midwestern University, and Rush University Medical Center hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It’s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health.
Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team!
We are actively looking to hire talented Licensed Therapists in the area for LifeStance Health, who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence.
What we offer Psychologists:
- Flexible work schedules.
- Compensation range $58,000
- Signing Bonus
- Telemedicine and in-person flexibility.
- Generous ‘above market’ compensation with unlimited/uncapped earnings after post doc
- Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), paid parental leave, EAP and more.
- Collegial work environment.
- Newly designed and modern offices.
- Full administrative support.
- Latest in digital technology.
- Strong work/life balance.
- Local resources for EPPP prep
- In house trainings and continuing education offered
Psychologists are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking Psychologists that are:
- Completion of Ph.D. or Psy.D. program
- Experienced with caring for adult and/or child and adolescent populations.
- Experienced with psychotherapy and/or testing intakes, planning batteries for assessments, report writing and feedback sessions.
LifeStance provides the compensation range and benefits that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. LifeStance reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.
About LifeStance Health
LifeStance is a national provider of mental healthcare services focused on evidenced-based, medically driven treatment services for children, adolescents and adults suffering from a variety of mental health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in-person at its clinics nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering. The company employs psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists throughout the US.
LifeStance Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees.
Our values:
Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self.
Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment.
Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it.
One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose.
LifeStance Health complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources Team at ADA@lifestance.com or by calling +1-800-308-0994.
Please note: This contact is intended solely for accommodation requests. Inquiries regarding applications, resumes and applicant status should not be sent to this email address as they will not be reviewed or responded to. To apply for a position, please use our official careers page.
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Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Post Doctoral Fellow Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- LifeStance Health8

- Midwestern University4

- Rush University Medical Center4

- Advocate Aurora Health3

- SIU Medicine2

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services20
- Education10
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in post doctoral fellow jobs across Illinois.
- PhD in a relevant field completed before the appointment start date
- Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publication in the area of research
- Proficiency with specialized laboratory techniques or computational tools relevant to the lab
- Experience designing and executing independent research projects
- Strong written and oral communication skills for grant applications and conference presentations
- Ability to mentor graduate or undergraduate students within the research group
Post Doctoral Fellow Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How many post doctoral fellow jobs are there in Illinois?
There are 25+ post doctoral fellow openings in Illinois on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Chicago, Downers Grove, and Oak Lawn. New positions post regularly as employers across Illinois hire.
Which Illinois cities have the most post doctoral fellow jobs?
Chicago, Downers Grove, and Oak Lawn have the most post doctoral fellow openings in Illinois right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire post doctoral fellows in Illinois?
Employers hiring post doctoral fellows in Illinois include LifeStance Health, Midwestern University, and Rush University Medical Center, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote post doctoral fellow jobs in Illinois?
Yes. About 12% of post doctoral fellow openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Illinois metros.
How do I apply for post doctoral fellow jobs in Illinois?
You can apply to post doctoral fellow jobs in Illinois directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Illinois location, then apply to each one that fits.
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