Senior Scientific Officer – Dr Leo M. Carlin Project title: Salary Range: from £28,344 to £45,357 (Depending on qualifications and experience)
Contract term: up to 18 months (maternity cover)
The CRUK Scotland Institute is a cancer research institute, situated in Glasgow with approximately 250 researchers split across 30 research groups consisting of PIs, postdoctoral scientists, PhD students and scientific officers. It is one of Europe's leading cancer research centres, supporting cutting-edge work into the molecular mechanisms of cancer development. Project outline
We are currently seeking a Senior Scientific Officer to join Dr Leo Carlin’s laboratory, working closely with Dr Ximena Raffo. They will take a leading role in the translational aspects of a multidisciplinary project focused on understanding how the tumour immune microenvironment drives pro-fibrotic responses in lung cancer. Applicants should hold a PhD or equivalent experience in biomedical sciences, cancer biology, or bioinformatics, with a strong interest in cancer immunology. While we welcome applicants from a range of scientific backgrounds, experience in omics data analysis is highly desirable.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with excellent communication, organisational, and project management skills. Experience in manuscript preparation and contribution to scientific publications is expected.
This is a great opportunity to be immersed in a state-of-the-art scientific environment. We are dedicated to supporting your career development.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The diversity of our staff and students is also what makes the Institute such a vibrant place to work and advance discoveries in cancer research. Family friendly policies, our collaborative ethos, a focus on good mental health and well-being and opportunities for all help to create an enjoyable and inclusive workplace where your voice matters.
Competitive salary
~5 days annual leave including bank holidays (FTE)
~ Defined contribution pension scheme
~ Free life assurance scheme
~ Employee Assistance Programme
~ Interest free season ticket loans
~ Additional maternity pay for 6 months at full salary
~ Shared parental leave including up to 6 weeks paid at full salary
~ Cycle to work scheme saving tax and NI on cycle purchase and spreading repayments over up to 12 months
~ Access to employee benefit schemes with discounts on supermarkets, cinema, travel and much more.
~ On-site secure parking
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