Postdoctoral Scholar Salary in Des Moines, IA

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How much does a Postdoctoral Scholar make in Des Moines, IA? The average Postdoctoral Scholar salary in Des Moines, IA is $44,369 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $39,890 and $49,715. 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 Researcher

University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research - Lexington , KY

... postdoctoral scholars. The successful candidate(s) will join (and may subsequently lead) a small team with primary responsibilities focused on one or more of the following: a) polymer solution ...

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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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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 Des Moines, IA

Average Base Salary

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39890

49715

44369

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

40320

50705

44874

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 Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Postdoctoral Scholar ranges from $39,890 to $49,715 with the average base salary of $44,369. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $40,320 to $50,705 with the average total cash compensation of $44,874.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$44,369	$39,890 - $49,715
Bonus	$504	$430 - $990
Total Pay	$44,874	$40,320 - $50,705

* 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 Des Moines, IA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Ankeny, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,714 - $49,496	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Urbandale, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,714 - $49,496	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Ames, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,344 - $49,034	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,076 - $46,208	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Waterloo, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,394 - $46,604	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Rapids, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,347 - $49,038	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA

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About Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines (/dɪˈmɔɪn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A small part of the city extends into Warren County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines, which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857. It is on and named after the Des Moines River, which likely was adapted from the early French name, Rivière des Moines, meaning "River of the Monks". The city's population was 217,521 as of the 2017 population estimate. The five-county metropolitan area is ranked 89th in terms of population in ...

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