Postdoctoral Scholar Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Postdoctoral Scholar make in Chicago, IL? The average Postdoctoral Scholar salary in Chicago, IL is $47,983 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $43,139 and $53,764. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Postdoctoral Scholar-Skillset 3

Alfred University - Alfred , NY

The project spans 5 individual project areas, with postdoctoral research associates needed with the following skillset: * Additive manufacturing of carbide ceramics with Al/ML optimization (1 or 2 ...

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Alfred University - Alfred , NY

The project spans 5 individual project areas, with postdoctoral research associates needed with the following skillset: * New materials discovery aided by Al/ML * fields, will engage in high ...

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Postdoctoral Fellow

Stanford University - Stanford , CA

A machine learning-focused postdoctoral scholar position is available at the Stanford University ... The scholar will join a machine learning group with unparalleled direct access to clinical ...

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Research Technician 3

Case Western Reserve University - Cleveland , OH

Ensure all faculty, postdoctoral scholars, graduate students and undergraduate students using the facility have taken and passed the Environmental Health and Safety lab safety exams. Monitor proper ...

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Postdoctoral Researcher

Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of Iowa - Iowa City , IA

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Iowa seeks to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Scholar with an interest in experimental space physics and/or instrumentation to join a ...

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Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship - Marcel Duchamp Retrospective

Philadelphia Museum of Art - Philadelphia , PA

We are looking for outstanding scholars to join our team as postdoctoral fellows funded by an endowment established by a generous grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. These fellowships provide ...

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December 16, 2022

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March 08, 2023

Works with faculty and partners to identify new research opportunities and plan for each accordingly.

March 30, 2023

Train talented transdisciplinary postdoctoral trainees to become independent scientists in obesity and CVD capable of working within and leading transdisciplinary research teams.

November 10, 2022

Review of applications will begin immediately, and priority given to those received by September 15, 2019.

January 14, 2023

Manages the administrative component of the online content management system (OJS), working closely with Research Librarians.

February 14, 2023

Develop new bioinformatic service offerings to reflect advances in the field of bioinformatics and current research needs of clients.

March 12, 2023

Demonstrate the ability to provide support to the peers and collaborative partners and other students, have excellent communications skills and be able to articulate clearly the scientific and technical needs in the field, set clear goals and work within an interdisciplinary setting.

March 24, 2023

Postdoctoral Scholars are engaged in full-time mentored advanced training to enhance professional skills and research independence, and perform primarily research and scholarship under the direction and supervision of University faculty mentors.

April 11, 2023

Assists with annual Interview Program, Summer Academy, and other activities of the Presidential Scholars Program, as needed.

May 07, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Postdoctoral Scholar in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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43139

53764

47983

Average Total Cash Compensation

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54834

48528

What is the average salary for Postdoctoral Scholar in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Postdoctoral Scholar in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Postdoctoral Scholar ranges from $43,139 to $53,764 with the average base salary of $47,983. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $43,604 to $54,834 with the average total cash compensation of $48,528.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$47,983	$43,139 - $53,764
Bonus	$546	$465 - $1,070
Total Pay	$48,528	$43,604 - $54,834

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Postdoctoral Scholar Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,381 - $54,066	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,381 - $54,066	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,332 - $54,005	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,365 - $54,046	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,365 - $54,046	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,394 - $52,836	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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