Remote Postdoctoral Research Scientist Jobs
Remote Postdoctoral Research Scientist jobs are concentrated in biomedical research, computational biology, pharmaceutical sciences, and data-intensive academic disciplines, with positions open at research universities, biotech firms, pharmaceutical companies, and national laboratories running distributed teams. Employers hiring remotely right now include Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and Colgate-Palmolive. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Company Description
Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability.
Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.
Job Description
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s Postdoctoral Research Program provides mentored training to enhance professional skills and research independence for individuals who have recently earned their doctoral degree and are pursuing their chosen career path.
We have an opening for a Postdoctoral Researcher to contribute to computational particle accelerator and warm dense matter physics. You will aid in the development of next-generation bremsstrahlung radiation converter targets for multi-pulse radiography experiments. Research activities include electron beam transport simulations, warm dense matter simulations, experimental device design, data analysis and visualization, and potential experimental campaigns. This position is in the Electromagnetics Section in the National Security Engineering Division (NSED), within the Engineering Directorate.
This position offers a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and virtual presence. You will have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week.
You will
- Perform modeling of electron beams and accelerator transport.
- Perform hydrodynamic modeling to study the interactions between high energy electron beams and solid material.
- Perform Monte Carlo simulations to study photon generation and propagation.
- Develop methods to improve and automate simulation workflows, as well as aid in the development and qualification of metrics and quantities of interest under the guidance of senior staff.
- Perform simulations on HPC architecture.
- Contribute to DoE-funded milestones for the development of multi-pulse radiography technologies.
- Present research at collaborative meetings, DoE reviews, workshops, and conferences.
- Publish results in peer-reviewed journals.
- Collaborate with physicists, computer scientists, and material scientists across LLNL and external institutions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
- Ph.D. in Physics, High Energy Physics, or a closely related technical discipline.
- Experience performing research in particle accelerator physics, high energy physics, or computational physics.
- Experienced with data analysis using Python, MATLAB, or similar scientific software frameworks.
- Experience with statistical analysis and uncertainty qualifications.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, demonstrated through publications and scientific presentations.
Qualifications we desire
- Experience with warm dense matter physics and electron beam physics
- Experience with high-performance computing
- Experience with scientific machine learning
- Experience developing workflows in Linux environments.
Pay Range
$122,028 - $143,328 Annually
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. Many factors are taken into consideration when setting starting pay including education, experience, the external labor market, and internal equity.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Position Information
This is a Postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of extension to a maximum of three years. The postdoctoral appointment is a temporary, mentored training position intended for individuals in the early stages of their postdoctoral research careers. Consistent with the structure of the program, applicants must have received their Ph.D. (or equivalent doctorate) within five years of the anticipated start date.
Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?
- Included in 2026 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
- Flexible Benefits Package
- 401(k)
- Relocation Assistance
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
- Our values - visit https://www.llnl.gov/inclusion/our-values
Security Clearance
This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.
Pre-Employment Drug Test
External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.
Wireless and Medical Devices
Per the Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the use and/or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area where you are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile device in your possession. This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices.
If you use a medical device, which pairs with a mobile device, you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.
How to identify fake job advertisements
Please be aware of recruitment scams where people or entities are misusing the name of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) to post fake job advertisements. LLNL never extends an offer without a personal interview and will never charge a fee for joining our company. All current job openings are displayed on the Career Page under “Find Your Job” of our website. If you have encountered a job posting or have been approached with a job offer that you suspect may be fraudulent, we strongly recommend you do not respond.
To learn more about recruitment scams: https://www.llnl.gov/sites/www/files/2023-05/LLNL-Job-Fraud-Statement-Updated-4.26.23.pdf
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
Reasonable Accommodation
Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please use our online form to submit a request.
California Privacy Notice
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees, and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information LLNL collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed here.
Company Description
Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability.
Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.
Job Description
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s Postdoctoral Research Program provides mentored training to enhance professional skills and research independence for individuals who have recently earned their doctoral degree and are pursuing their chosen career path.
We have an opening for a Postdoctoral Researcher to contribute to computational particle accelerator and warm dense matter physics. You will aid in the development of next-generation bremsstrahlung radiation converter targets for multi-pulse radiography experiments. Research activities include electron beam transport simulations, warm dense matter simulations, experimental device design, data analysis and visualization, and potential experimental campaigns. This position is in the Electromagnetics Section in the National Security Engineering Division (NSED), within the Engineering Directorate.
This position offers a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and virtual presence. You will have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week.
You will
- Perform modeling of electron beams and accelerator transport.
- Perform hydrodynamic modeling to study the interactions between high energy electron beams and solid material.
- Perform Monte Carlo simulations to study photon generation and propagation.
- Develop methods to improve and automate simulation workflows, as well as aid in the development and qualification of metrics and quantities of interest under the guidance of senior staff.
- Perform simulations on HPC architecture.
- Contribute to DoE-funded milestones for the development of multi-pulse radiography technologies.
- Present research at collaborative meetings, DoE reviews, workshops, and conferences.
- Publish results in peer-reviewed journals.
- Collaborate with physicists, computer scientists, and material scientists across LLNL and external institutions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
- Ph.D. in Physics, High Energy Physics, or a closely related technical discipline.
- Experience performing research in particle accelerator physics, high energy physics, or computational physics.
- Experienced with data analysis using Python, MATLAB, or similar scientific software frameworks.
- Experience with statistical analysis and uncertainty qualifications.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, demonstrated through publications and scientific presentations.
Qualifications we desire
- Experience with warm dense matter physics and electron beam physics
- Experience with high-performance computing
- Experience with scientific machine learning
- Experience developing workflows in Linux environments.
Pay Range
$122,028 - $143,328 Annually
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. Many factors are taken into consideration when setting starting pay including education, experience, the external labor market, and internal equity.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Position Information
This is a Postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of extension to a maximum of three years. The postdoctoral appointment is a temporary, mentored training position intended for individuals in the early stages of their postdoctoral research careers. Consistent with the structure of the program, applicants must have received their Ph.D. (or equivalent doctorate) within five years of the anticipated start date.
Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?
- Included in 2026 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
- Flexible Benefits Package
- 401(k)
- Relocation Assistance
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
- Our values - visit https://www.llnl.gov/inclusion/our-values
Security Clearance
This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.
Pre-Employment Drug Test
External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.
Wireless and Medical Devices
Per the Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the use and/or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area where you are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile device in your possession. This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices.
If you use a medical device, which pairs with a mobile device, you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.
How to identify fake job advertisements
Please be aware of recruitment scams where people or entities are misusing the name of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) to post fake job advertisements. LLNL never extends an offer without a personal interview and will never charge a fee for joining our company. All current job openings are displayed on the Career Page under “Find Your Job” of our website. If you have encountered a job posting or have been approached with a job offer that you suspect may be fraudulent, we strongly recommend you do not respond.
To learn more about recruitment scams: https://www.llnl.gov/sites/www/files/2023-05/LLNL-Job-Fraud-Statement-Updated-4.26.23.pdf
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
Reasonable Accommodation
Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please use our online form to submit a request.
California Privacy Notice
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees, and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information LLNL collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed here.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote postdoctoral research scientist jobs.
- PhD in a relevant biological, chemical, computational, or physical science field
- Hands-on experience with at least one primary experimental or computational methodology central to the lab
- Record of first-author peer-reviewed publications or manuscripts in preparation
- Proficiency with data analysis tools such as R, Python, MATLAB, or domain-specific bioinformatics pipelines
- Ability to design, execute, and troubleshoot independent research projects with minimal supervision
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for grant writing, presentations, and cross-functional collaboration
Tips for Your Remote Postdoctoral Research Scientist Job Search
Signal async research fluency upfront
Remote postdoctoral research scientist employers want to know you can produce rigorous work without daily check-ins. Highlight experience managing independent research timelines, writing detailed methods documentation, and sharing results through written reports or recorded presentations rather than in-person lab meetings.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote postdoctoral research scientist openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your research area and apply directly without sorting through unrelated listings or location-restricted positions.
Build a public research presence online
Remote hiring managers often review preprints, GitHub repositories, or personal research pages before an interview. Posting working papers, sharing analysis code, or maintaining a brief research summary page demonstrates the kind of self-driven output remote teams expect from postdoctoral research scientists.
Prepare for remote-specific interview formats
Many distributed research teams conduct multi-stage async interviews, including recorded research talks or written take-home problems. Practice presenting your work clearly on video and writing concise yet thorough research summaries, since these formats reveal the communication skills remote postdoctoral research scientists use daily.
Remote Postdoctoral Research Scientist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote postdoctoral research scientist job?
Target biotech companies, pharmaceutical firms, and research institutes that run distributed teams, since these organizations are most likely to offer remote postdoctoral research scientist positions. Remote employers screen for strong written communication, documented ability to manage independent research projects without daily supervision, and proficiency with collaborative tools like Slack, Notion, and shared data platforms. A publication record and demonstrated experience presenting findings asynchronously give candidates a clear edge.
Which companies hire remote postdoctoral research scientists?
Employers currently hiring remote postdoctoral research scientists include Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and Colgate-Palmolive, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first biotech companies, pharmaceutical organizations with distributed R&D teams, and research nonprofits operating across multiple locations without a centralized laboratory requirement for every role.
Can you get a remote postdoctoral research scientist job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level postdoctoral research scientist roles are harder to land because you must demonstrate self-direction from day one without an on-site mentor. Biotech startups and computational research groups are more open to early-career candidates. Showing a strong dissertation chapter, preprints, or independent coding and analysis projects can substitute for a formal postdoc record and open the door to remote opportunities.
Do you need a degree for remote postdoctoral research scientist jobs?
Usually, yes. The postdoctoral research scientist title almost universally requires a doctoral degree in a relevant field such as biology, chemistry, computational science, or a related discipline. Remote employers do weigh demonstrated research output, including publications, preprints, and open-source contributions, alongside your degree, so a strong portfolio of independent work strengthens your application even when credentials are equal across candidates.
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