Researcher

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]

Take a look at our recently published paper in Cancer Discovery.

https://aacrjournals.org/cancerdiscovery/article-abstract/doi/10.1158/2159-8290.CD-24-0046/746755/Identification-and-characterization-of?redirectedFrom=fulltext

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a scientific reseacher at Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer. The scientific reseacher 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 scientific reseacher will also participate in professional development activities and stay updated with the latest advancements in their field of study.

Qualifications

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