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Key Information
Salary: £41,900
Reporting to: Dr Alec Paschalis
Duration of Contract: Fixed term for 12 Months
Hours per week : 35 hours per week (Full Time)
Location: Sutton
Closing Date: 28th July 2025.
Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered.
Job Details
Under the guidance of Dr Alec Paschalis, we are seeking to recruit a Higher Scientific Officer to contribute to provide technical support to the Translational and Experimental Medicine Group in identifying novel therapeutic targets and evaluating therapeutic agents in preclinical development using in vitro cell-culture and near patient models.
About You
The successful candidate must have:
* Three (or more) years training in molecular/cellular biology.
* BSc in biological science (first honours)
* Practical skills for cell culture and for molecular biology techniques.
* Problem solving skills and ability to organise and prioritise work for deadlines. Ability to work independently and part of a team. Enthusiasm to work in an interdisciplinary environment towards the goal of developing improved cancer therapies.
Department/Directorate Information
The Translational and Experimental Medicine Group
Clinical Studies Division
Dr Alec Paschalis is a Clinician Scientist and Leader of the Translational and Experimental Medicine Group. His research team is focused on identifying therapeutic vulnerabilities in advanced cancers, to drive the development of novel biology driven ‘Proof of Concept’ and ‘Proof of Mechanism’ clinical studies and improve the clinical outcomes for patients with cancer. This new team will consist of basic and clinical scientists and will be embedded in a vibrant world-class research environment.
What We Offer
* A dynamic and supportive research environment
* Access to state-of-the-art facilities and professional development opportunities
* Collaboration with leading researchers in the field
* Competitive salary and pension
We encourage all applicants to access the job pack attached for more detailed information regarding this role. For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact [email protected]
About The Institute Of Cancer Research
Why work for us?
As a member of staff, youll have exclusive access to a range of staff benefits .
The ICR is committed to supporting overseas applicants applying for roles, please click here to find out further information.
The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the worlds most influential cancer research institutes, with an outstanding record of achievement dating back more than 100 years. Further information about working at the ICR can be found here .
We look forward to receiving applications from all candidates, wherever in the world they are currently based. We will select those who display the potential to become, or to support, the world leading cancer researchers of the future based on their application and performance at interview. However, we particularly welcome British applicants from black and ethnic minority backgrounds, as they are under-represented within the ICR and nationwide in STEM roles.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
* Industries
Research Services
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