"Wissenschaftlicher Assistent, often shortened to Assistent, literally "scientific assistant", usually translated as assistant professor in English, was formerly an academic position at German universities for researchers with doctoral degrees and additional academic qualifications, who were typically employed to conduct research to qualify themselves for the Habilitation and thus a full Professorship. The position was abolished in 2005 and replaced with the title Juniorprofessor ("junior professor"). Like professors, the position formed part of the pay grade (Besoldungsordnung) C of the higher civil service (höherer Dienst), with a rank within the civil service equal to major in the military." - (en.wikipedia.org 09.01.2021)
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