Scientist

The Grossmann Lab

Our lab studies the cancer cells that survive chemotherapy and lead to relapse, which we term persister cells. We focus on high-risk neuroblastoma, a pediatric tumor with 50% mortality rates, and seek novel therapies to prevent relapse.

Dr. Liron Grossmann is a physician-scientist at the pediatric Hematology-Oncology Department at the Edmond and Lily Safra Children’s Hospital, Sheba Medical Center and a visiting scientist at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. For more information, please contact us at [email protected]

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Scientist at Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer. The Scientist will be responsible for conducting scientific research and experiments, analyzing and interpreting data, and presenting findings. They will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in Israel and in the USA and contribute to scientific publications and grant proposals. The Scientist will also participate in professional development activities and stay updated with the latest advancements in their field of study.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in life science
• Ability to plan, conduct and analyze experiments in molecular biology
• Knowledge in cancer biology
• Experience with laboratory equipment and technologies including: cell culture, RNA and protein assays, next generation sequencing
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset
• High communication and organization skills