Postdoctoral Fellow

The postdoctoral fellow position is for early career scientist trainees who have finished graduate school and received their PhDs (or MDs, DVMs, etc.) to receive rigorous scientific postdoctoral training at Regeneron under the auspices of a scientist mentor. The program spans up to four years. We are looking for Fellows who are dedicated to seeing their research project and manuscript to completion. Fellows will be expected to conduct creative mechanistic exploratory research that results in publication. The program is academic in nature - the goal is to ask fundamental questions - not to work on Regeneron therapeutic agents.

Applications Accepted: October 1, 2026 - November 23, 2026.

When & where:

• Work Location: Tarrytown, NY

• Flexibility & travel: Onsite with limited travel

What you’ll do: 

• Conduct forward-looking and innovative research to address a novel scientific question of your choice with the guidance of a mentor. 

• Receive exposure to the biotechnology industry's most successful and innovative scientists.

• Explore opportunities to pursue groundbreaking, creative biomedical research in a prestigious, well-resourced, and dynamic industry environment. 

• Publish and disseminate data via external conferences and peer-reviewed publications.

• Have the opportunity to assist with mentoring and guiding interns and other junior trainees.

• Participate in postdoctoral program activities such as weekly meetings, the annual research conference, and the Postdoc Retreat. 

• Present data internally at lab meetings, trainee meetings, and company-wide seminars.

• Provide reports of research progress to supervisors and program staff. 

• Travel to attend or present at conferences outside Regeneron one to two times year. 

Let’s find out if we’re a fit: 

• Are pursuing a doctoral degree in a relevant subject area with an expected graduation date in 2026 or 2027, or have already received a doctoral degree in a relevant subject area.

• Are a scientist looking for your first postdoctoral training (or you have less than one year of postdoctoral training).

• Have outstanding scientific skills, including critical and analytical thinking. 

• Demonstrated publication success as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications.

• Have good written and oral communication skills.

• Have the ability to interact dynamically and constructively with peers and cross-functionally when applicable.

Required Documents:

• A full academic CV

• At least two letters of recommendation

• Responses to two essay questions

Important Information about our Process:

• Within one business day of applying, you will receive an email with instructions on completing your essay questions and uploading documents.

• All documents must be submitted no later than November 23, 2026; Applications received after November 23, 2026 may not be considered.

• Following the close date, please allow 2-3 months for review and interviews.

• Initial interviews will take place virtually in January 2027.

• Final round interviews will take place in person in Tarrytown in February 2027.

• Targeted Start Date: Summer 2027, but the start date is flexible – depending on when you finish defending your graduate thesis or finish up prior manuscripts. Must start by November 1, 2027.

If you have an issue submitting your application or have questions, please email [email protected].

Please note that the starting salary for this role is $95,000. 

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all  qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.

Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate.  The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits.  Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits. For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process.  If you have any questions, please speak with your recruiter. 

Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we do our best work when we are together. For that reason, many roles are required to be performed on‑site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about on‑site expectations for your role and location.

As part of the recruitment process, certain background checks may be conducted in accordance with the laws of the country where the position is based. The purpose of such checks is to verify certain information prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work and educational qualifications.

For jobs in Canada: this posting is for an existing position.

Salary Range (annually)

$73,700.00 - $120,500.00