About AbbVie AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women’s health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. 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 assist various early-stage drug discovery projects investigating Tau pathological mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative diseases, working in a collaborative environment. The candidate is expected to refine experimental workflows and develop new methods according to project needs. The position is offered for 1 year. Key Objectives: Design and execute protein biochemistry and cell biology experiments to address key scientific questions. Independently perform data analysis and interpretation. Identify, develop and optimize new 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 multiple team members, other groups in discovery and global colleagues Qualifications BSc or MSc in neuroscience or related life science field or equivalent industrial experience in neuroscience. Expertise in Protein Biochemistry and Cell biology including method development and validation is required. Expertise in the culture and differentiation of iPS-derived or primary neurons is desirable. Track-record in neurodegenerative diseases would be desirable. High scientific rigor and commitment to provide robust, high-quality scientific results. 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 in internal meetings. Travel No Job Type Experienced Schedule Full-time Job Level Code IC Equal Employment Opportunity At AbbVie, we value bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop new and innovative solutions for patients. As an equal opportunity employer we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.