The Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Faculty of Medicine, University Clinic and Polyclinic for Neurology, is seeking to fill one position of a natural sciences postgraduate, limited to up to 3 years, starting as soon as possible Research assistant (doctoral student) (m-f-d) Depending on the tasks assigned and fulfilment of the personal requirements, remuneration will be paid up to pay group 13 TV-L (70 %). Collaboration in national and international networks and registers (e. g. www.ftld.de, GENFI) Project development at the interface between neurology and biology/biochemistry Establishment of diagnostic assays on potential biomarker proteins of the blood brain barrier Writing scientific publications and reports Presentation of results at conferences Holding seminars Supervision of master and bachelor students The post holder will have the opportunity to gain scientific qualifications Completed scientific university degree in natural sciences Strong interest in neurodegenerative diseases and aging Strong interest in building diagnostic assays (Immunoassays, multiplex assays, mass spec assays) from biological materials, especially cerebrospinal fluid and blood Background knowledge of neurodegenerative diseases and blood brain barrier function is of advantage Advantage Expertise in histology, cell culture, immunoassays or mass spectrometry is of advantage excellent skills in English German language Applications from severely disabled people will be given priority if they have the same suitability and ability. Women are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants with a degree that was not obtained at a German university must submit a Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications from the Central Office for Foreign Education (https://www.kmk.org/zab/central-office-for-foreign-education.html) to prove equivalence.