The position is located within the Tau Biology Group in the Neuroscience Discovery organization at Ludwigshafen. We are looking for a talented neurobiologist who will substantially contribute to the conception and execution of studies investigating Tau pathological mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative diseases and drive drug discovery projects, working in a collaborative, team-based environment. 

Key Objectives:

• Identify new targets, design and execute target validation studies.
• Plan and coordinate complex experiments involving interdisciplinary working groups.
• Drive drug discovery projects progression through milestones
• Independently design, execute and analyze experiments to address key scientific questions.
• Identify, develop, and optimize new neuronal models, techniques, and assays to address critical project needs.
• Effectively compile and present scientific plans and data.
• Read and apply relevant scientific literature to support scientific discussions.
• Collaborate with other groups in discovery, developmental sciences and global colleagues. 

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and typically 12 years of experience, Master’s Degree or equivalent education and typically 10 years of experience, PhD and typically 4 years of experience in biology, chemistry or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in protein biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, high-content imaging. Experience with ‘omics’ approaches and dataset would be an advantage.
  Hands on experience in culturing rodent primary neurons is required. FELASA B/C desirable. 
• High scientific rigor and commitment to provide robust, high-quality scientific results. Critical thinking and commitment to scientific excellence.
• Very good skills in planning complex studies.
• A high degree of self-initiative, independency, flexibility and curiosity.
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Good communication skills and proficiency in English (written and oral).
• Ability to present scientific activities/results at internal and external meetings, and publish in peer-reviewed journals