THE INSTITUTE OF CLINICAL RESEARCH

Responsibility

• key Information
• job Details
• interviews are expected take place in the weeks commencing 25 September and 2 October 2023
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• they will work with colleagues to maximise their use, and will join national user groups to represent the ICR's interests
• this role is eligible for ICR Sponsorship. Support will be provided for costs associated with Visa application. If you are considering relocating to the UK, further information can be found here
• hours per week: 35 hours per week
• the role is not purely technical, and the successful candidate must also be a skilled communicator
• location: Chelsea. This role is eligible for hybrid working
• duration of Contract: Permanent
• they will write clearly and concisely and will provide advice and assistance with branding and tone of voice in education-related documents
• please note this is a rolling advert which will close once the position is filled. Applications will be considered as they arrive
• closing Date: Sunday 15 October
• they will also lead on the development of in-house scientific e-learning content
• the post-holder will be the in-house owner of our student-facing technologies - including our student recruitment system, virtual learning environment, and several bespoke e-learning websites
• under the leadership of Professor Laurence Pearl, we are seeking a talented and highly motivated expert to join the Division of Structural Biology as Senior Electron Microscopy Facility Manager to lead our state-of-the-art multi-user research facility
• future developments at the ICR, supportedenabled by substantial infrastructure investment, will include in situ Structural Biology CLEM, cryo-electron tomography
• the post-holder will plan and manage the operation and maintenance of cryo-electron microscopes and associated equipment, provide dedicated and high-quality training and technical support of scientists in the use of this equipment, data analysis, budget management, and continued technical development, as well as contributing to longer term planning for technological advancements in this area
• at times, it will be necessary to develop a technical specification for external or internal developers, and the post-holder will coordinate in-house testing of new functionality
• this is an ideal opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic scientist to work with world-leading researchers applying their experience to implement new tools and technologies in the facility
• key Requirements
• liaising with hospitals to collect patient data according to protocol
• duration of Contract : 12 months in the first instance
• we are seeking someone who can provide examples of successfully managing and completing several complex projects in parallel
• creating a new module for our cancer science training website, using a story-based approach to introduce new PhD students to the lifecycle of a cancer science discovery
• they will be a champion for the use of plain English, and will provide advice and assistance with branding and tone of voice in education-related documents
• further equipment includes a Pelco easigloweasiGlow, Tergeo plasma cleaner, Edwards auto Auto 306 carbon coater, Vitrobot mark Mark IV, Two Gatan 626 cryo-holders, and a Gatan 655 dry pumping station
• duration of Contract : Six month fixed-term contract
• the post-holder will work with both scientific and corporate teams across The Institute of Cancer Research

Requirements

• the successful candidate must have press office and science communication experience
• you will be Self-motivated and resilient, with a real desire to promote inclusivity and reinforce a positive workplace culture at ICR
• A Degree in STEM and/ or experience of working in scientific research is desirable
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• they must be a skilled communicator with strong interpersonal skills, and be highly organised
• we encourage all applicants to access the job pack attached for more detailed information regarding this role
• therefore we advise that you to submit your application, as early as possible to avoid disappointment
• the successful candidate must have Knowledge of Athena Swan and equality challenges in the research and academic sectors, Strong commitment to improve work and study experience for everyone in research intensive environments
• applications are invited from candidates with a life science related higher education qualification and who possess excellent organisational skills, strong interpersonal, communication and time management skills
• applicants should hold a first degree , have excellent organisational and communication skills, be computer literate and interested in cancer research. Attention to detail is essential
• they must be scientifically literate and able to effectively identify news angles from complex scientific information in order to produce engaging press releases and pitches
• to apply for this post, please submit an online application including a supporting statement, detailing reasons why you are applying for the post and with your CV
• due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close the advert before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications

Earnings for position manager

Responsibility

• key Information
• the post-holder will also be required to work at the ICR’s London or Sutton site as required for business purposes
• the ICR offers a discretionary hybrid working policy, facilitating a combination of home-working and working on site
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• job Details
• summary of Role
• duration of Contract: Fixed Term for 12 months
• we currently have an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated and experienced HR Administrator to join our HR Operations team
• hours per week: 35 hours per week
• location: Sutton
• key Requirements
• closing Date: 21st August 2023
• the focus of the role is to provide a high-quality HR administrative service to client departments, as well as support HR colleagues to provide effective HR advice and guidance to staff and managers
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Responsibility

• key Information
• job Details
• the postholder will use machine learning and other AI bioinformatics approaches to identify/develop patient hypotheses, explore target/tumour links and discover biomarkers
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• this role is eligible for ICR Sponsorship. Support will be provided for costs associated with Visa application. If you are considering relocating to the UK, further information can be found here
• key Requirements
• duration of Contract: Fixed Term for 2 years
• TCGA), R/Matlab statistical analysis skills, scripting skill and good working knowledge of Linux CLI
• hours per week: 35 hours per week
• closing Date: 9th October 2023
• under the leadership of Olivia Rossanese, we are seeking to appoint a Data Scientist to join the Centre for Target Validation at the ICR
• network analysis experience and deep learning and other unsupervised AI approaches are highly desirable
• closing Date: 12th October
• the Molecular Oncology Laboratory, under the leadership of Professor Nicholas Turner, are looking to appoint a Data Scientist to work as part of their multidisciplinary team to deliver the next generation of biomarker-based clinical studies in breast cancer
• the position will be line managed by Dr Ros Cutts, Senior Bioinformatician at the The Institute of Cancer Research and co-supervised by Dr Sarah Filippi, Reader in Statistical Machine Learning in the Department of Mathematics at Imperial College London
• their work will contribute to target identification and validation activities within the centre, assist the clinical translation of our research and align with the ICR strategy to defeat cancer
• the Molecular Oncology lab is increasingly producing more complex high dimensional datasets that require novel analytical approaches and they are looking to appoint someone with strong computational statistics/machine learning skills that can apply novel statistical approaches for data analysis
• about The Institute of Cancer Research
• the Molecular Oncology team focus on identifying and understanding resistance to breast cancer treatments with the objective of designing novel approaches to treating cancer
• the successful candidate must have proven experience in large scale cancer omics data analysis using machine learning (inlcuding feature extraction from large scale omics databases e.g
• in addition, they are developing novel precision medicine strategies for breast cancer using circulating free DNA and other non-invasive assays of breast tumour phenotypes, with the aim to use such assays to personalise breast cancer therapy
• as a member of staff, you'll have exclusive access to a range of staff benefits

Requirements

• the datasets will include omics (e.g
• RNA/DNA/ATAC-seq/proteomics) and spatial data (e.g
• from digital pathology, radiology, multiplex immunohistochemistry and spatial transcriptomics)
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• please refer to the attached Job Description for full details surrounding essential criteria the candidate must have
• we are looking to recruit a Data Scientist to work on the application and development of machine learning/AI tools for the interrogation and integration of multi-modal data
• the interrogation and/or integration of these data modalities via machine learning has the potential to yield new biological insight, not achievable from analysis of the component datasets
• applicants must have skills in bioinformatics computing coding, in languages including R, Python and other scripting languages as is appropriate and experience of computational biology research methodologies pertinent to the role

Earnings for position data scientist

Responsibility

• work safely in a laboratory, maintaining excellent housekeeping whilst following appropriate safety, environment, and risk management systems
• follow quality procedures to meet the requirements of quality standards relevant to the workplace
• prepare for laboratory tasks using the appropriate scientific techniques, procedures and methods
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• perform laboratory tasks following controlled methodologies, such as Standard Operating Procedures
• use of specified instrumentation and laboratory equipment, including calibration where required
• produce reliable, accurate data and keep accurate records of laboratory work undertaken and results
• analyse, interpret and evaluate data and identify results requiring further investigation seeking advice of senior colleagues as appropriate
• communicate scientific information appropriately, including the use of Laboratory Information Management systems, either digital or paper based
• apply scientific techniques for data presentation
• recognise problems and apply appropriate scientific methods to identify causes and achieve solutions
• duration of Contract: 12 months in the first instance

Requirements

• the post holder will hold a university degree in a scientific discipline or Higher TEC/HND/C&G or similar qualification
• we are looking for someone who is focused and meticulous in all aspects of work
• we encourage all applicants to access the job pack attached for more detailed information regarding this role
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• in addition, they should have experience of processing samples from clinical trial patients, maintaining associated documentation as well as routine maintenance of laboratory equipment and supplies
• therefore we advise that you to submit your application, as early as possible to avoid disappointment
• the post holder must be organised with excellent communication skills with the proven ability to organise their own work in busy work environment and time critical situations
• appointments will be on a one-year contract in the first instance. This post also benefits from generous annual leave entitlement and a pension
• someone who demonstrates an ability to learn quickly and absorb new skills and is capable of following instructions and procedures accurately and in a timely and efficient manner
• to apply for this post, please submit an online application including a supporting statement, detailing reasons why you are applying for the post and include your CV
• be prepared for a challenge as you take on activities to ensure the targets are met, whilst standards are upheld to ensure the safety of your team and working environment
• we are seeking an individual with the determination and resilience to tackle challenges independently, while also embracing collaboration as an integral part of a team
• due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close the advert before the published closing date, once we have received a sufficient number of applications

Earnings for position laboratory technician

Responsibility

• key Information
• competitive Starting Salary
• job Details
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• this role is eligible for ICR Sponsorship. Support will be provided for costs associated with Visa application and health surcharge. If you are considering relocating to the UK, further information can be found here
• tenure: Appointments will be made at Career Faculty level which will be on a permanent basis
• key Requirements
• location: Sutton
• hours per week: 35 hours per week
• under the leadership of Professor Andrew Tutt, Director of the Breast Cancer Now Research Centre and Head of the Division of Breast Cancer Research and Dr Olivia Rossanese, Head of the Division of Cancer Therapeutics, we are seeking to appoint a tenured laboratory Team Leader to lead The Institute of Cancer Research’s efforts on the validation of cancer drug targets in the context of the Breast Cancer Now Toby Robins Research Centre
• the appointed individual will also have the role of Deputy Director of a new Centre for Target Validation for therapy discovery at the ICR
• the LSS team provides front line support services to ICR scientists at Chelsea and Sutton, including collection of dirty glassware, wash up and sterilization; biohazard waste collection, sterilization and disposal; specialist sterilization; pure water supply, media preparations and other similar duties
• the successful candidate must have expert knowledge of approaches to cancer target validation and application of functional genomics, with leadership experience in cancer target validation and breast cancer biology
• A PDF of a maximum of five key publications, or other research outputs that best demonstrate previous productivity

Requirements

• lists of major publications, achievements, research grants, distinctions
• research plan
• you must also complete the personal statement section of the application form in the format of a covering letter including the names and contact details of three academic referees

Earnings for position team leader