Mid Level Postdoctoral Research Fellow Jobs
Mid level postdoctoral research fellow jobs go to researchers ready to lead independent investigations, mentor junior lab members, and drive experimental decisions with minimal faculty oversight. Positions across on-site, hybrid, and remote settings concentrate in Technology & Software, Artificial Intelligence, and Consulting & Professional Services, with Google, Egon Zehnder, and Microsoft actively hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Play a part in building the next revolution of machine learning technology. We're looking for passionate mid-level and senior researchers to work on ambitious curiosity-driven long-term research projects that will impact the future of Apple, and our products. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work on innovative foundational research in machine learning.
As a member of the team, you will be inspired by a diversity of challenging problems, collaborate with world-class machine learning engineers and researchers to impact the future of Apple products, and publish some of your results in high-quality scientific venues.
DESCRIPTION
You have a strong research background in machine learning or related fields, and regularly publish your results in the main relevant conference and journal venues, and make sure that your research results are of high quality and reproducible. You will propose your own research plan to advance our understanding of machine learning and execute it through implementation and experimentation, in collaboration with your colleagues. You will provide technical mentorship and guidance, and prepare technical reports for publication and conference talks. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with broader teams across Apple.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated expertise in machine learning research.
- Publication record in relevant conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI, CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, ACL, EMNLP, etc).
- Hands-on experience working with deep learning toolkits such as Tensorflow or PyTorch.
- Strong mathematical skills in linear algebra and statistics.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to formulate a research problem, design, experiment, implement and communicate solutions.
- Ability to work in a diverse collaborative environment.
- PhD, or equivalent practical experience, in Computer Science, or related technical field.
PAY & BENEFITS
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $184,700 and $277,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
INTRODUCTION
Play a part in building the next revolution of machine learning technology. We're looking for passionate mid-level and senior researchers to work on ambitious curiosity-driven long-term research projects that will impact the future of Apple, and our products. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work on innovative foundational research in machine learning.
As a member of the team, you will be inspired by a diversity of challenging problems, collaborate with world-class machine learning engineers and researchers to impact the future of Apple products, and publish some of your results in high-quality scientific venues.
DESCRIPTION
You have a strong research background in machine learning or related fields, and regularly publish your results in the main relevant conference and journal venues, and make sure that your research results are of high quality and reproducible. You will propose your own research plan to advance our understanding of machine learning and execute it through implementation and experimentation, in collaboration with your colleagues. You will provide technical mentorship and guidance, and prepare technical reports for publication and conference talks. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with broader teams across Apple.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated expertise in machine learning research.
- Publication record in relevant conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI, CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, ACL, EMNLP, etc).
- Hands-on experience working with deep learning toolkits such as Tensorflow or PyTorch.
- Strong mathematical skills in linear algebra and statistics.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to formulate a research problem, design, experiment, implement and communicate solutions.
- Ability to work in a diverse collaborative environment.
- PhD, or equivalent practical experience, in Computer Science, or related technical field.
PAY & BENEFITS
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $184,700 and $277,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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Mid Level Postdoctoral Research Fellow Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level postdoctoral research fellow job?
Position yourself as a researcher who owns projects from design through publication, not just a contributor executing others' protocols. Highlight a record of first-author publications, grant writing involvement, and any experience coordinating lab workflows or co-supervising students. Tailor your research statement to show methodological depth and a clear independent research agenda that complements the hiring lab's existing focus.
Which companies hire mid level postdoctoral research fellows?
Companies hiring mid level postdoctoral research fellows right now include Google, Egon Zehnder, and Microsoft, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level covers research universities, academic medical centers, national laboratories, and R&D-intensive pharmaceutical and biotech organizations seeking fellows with demonstrated independent research output.
Are there remote mid level postdoctoral research fellow jobs?
Yes, though most postdoctoral research fellow roles require at least some on-site presence given the lab-based nature of the work. About 22% of mid level postdoctoral research fellow openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with fully remote positions most common in computational biology, bioinformatics, data science research, and social or behavioral sciences.
How do I move up to a mid level postdoctoral research fellow role?
Advancing from an early postdoctoral position to a mid level role requires building a visible independent research identity over time. Focus on accumulating first-author publications, developing a fundable research question distinct from your doctoral advisor's agenda, and taking on formal mentorship of graduate or undergraduate students. Presenting at national conferences and contributing to grant applications signals readiness for greater autonomy.
Which industries hire the most mid level postdoctoral research fellows?
Mid Level postdoctoral research fellow roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Artificial Intelligence, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive the strongest demand because they depend on highly specialized, peer-reviewed research output and rely on mid level fellows to bridge junior training pipelines with senior investigator priorities.