About Our Campus
The Ein Kerem campus is a hub for cutting-edge medical education and research in Jerusalem. Located next to Hadassah Hospital - a world-renowned medical center - it brings together top programs in Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, and Public Health, and plays a central role in shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals and researchers.
About Our Department
The Raphael Lab is an integral part of the Institute for Drug Research at the School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine.
The School of Pharmacy conducts research across four complementary divisions: Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Medicinal Chemistry, and Clinical Pharmacy. Research activity spans key areas of pharmaceutical science, including drug delivery systems, pharmacokinetics, nanomedicine, targeted drug delivery, personalized medicine, gene therapy, and medicinal chemistry, as well as clinically oriented research within pharmacy practice. Within the Faculty of Medicine’s School of Pharmacy, the Institute for Drug Research (IDR), the only institute of its kind in Israel, advances drug research and development across the full pipeline, from computerized drug design and synthesis of novel molecules to biological/therapeutic evaluation and sophisticated targeted delivery systems. Together, these research divisions create an integrated environment that supports interdisciplinary investigation across the chemical, biological, and clinical aspects of drug development and therapeutic optimization.
About Our Research
Our work focuses on the critical interactions between the immune system and brain tumors to develop innovative immunotherapies. Our research explores how the central nervous system and the tumor microenvironment regulates the immune system, aiming to uncover the drivers of immune evasion and tumor growth. By delineating how tumor-infiltrating immune cells, primarily T cells, and central nervous system resident populations like microglia and astrocytes operate in contexts of brain tumors, we aim to design targeted, next-generation therapeutic strategies.
We foster a collegial environment that balances rigorous guided research with a highly collaborative spirit.
Funding: 1250-2000 in USD (monthly).
Your Profile
We are seeking a driven Master's student who is eager to take ownership of a specific research project, master advanced immunological techniques, and thrive within a supportive team setting dedicated to translating benchtop discoveries into impactful clinical applications for adults and children with brain tumors.
To excel in this role, we seek candidates with:
- Degree in life science, biology, immunology, or a related field with a grade average above 85 (required).
- Experience in neuroimmunology, T cell biology, flow cytometry, cell culture, human specimen handling, or animal models of cancer (a major advantage).
- Knowledge of sequencing technologies (e.g., RNA-seq), computational biology or programming (R/Python) (advantage but not required).
- Motivation to work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary, and international research environment (required).
- Excellent command of English (required).
Embracing Diversity
At Hebrew University we believe that diversity inspires creativity, fosters curiosity, and enriches our ecosystem through academic collaboration and cultural exchange. We consider every member of our community an integral part, irrespective of their religion, gender, or ethnic origin.
The University is home to nearly 25,000 students across our 6 campuses, including ~2,500 international students per year representing 90+ countries. You’ll enjoy the opportunity to engage with your peers here on equal ground, in an environment that promotes equity and inclusion, and celebrates the contribution of its talented members.
Application
Please submit your application as three separate PDFs, each containing the following:
- Letter of motivation
- CV (including a list of publications)
- Copy of your original academic degree(s) and transcripts
Application Deadline: November 1st, 2026
About Hebrew University
Consistently ranked among the world’s top 100 research universities, the Hebrew University was founded by renowned scientists including Albert Einstein. Internationally recognized for excellence in medical research – spanning fields from medical neurobiology and cancer research to immunology and bioinformatics - the University brings together more than 100 research centers and over 4,000 active projects each year, with a dedicated Welcome Center supporting international scholars.
About Jerusalem
Hebrew University is an integral part of Jerusalem, Israel’s capital and one of the most fascinating, diverse cities on earth. Thousands of students from across the globe live in Jerusalem, immersing themselves in its vibrant cultural and culinary scenes, while marveling at the juxtaposition of its 3,000-year-old history and cutting-edge modernity. Students make the most of their spare time by enjoying Jerusalem’s myriad attractions, from restaurants, cafes and pubs, to dance clubs, museums, theaters, and year-round festivals.