Job Description

Key Information
Salary: 25,275
Duration of Contract: Fixed Term for 18 months
Hours per week: Full Time (28 hours per week with 7 hours dedicated to learning/studying time, Monday to Friday
Location: Sutton/Chelsea. This role is eligible for hybrid working.
Closing Date: 14th September 2025
Job Details
This Master's degree level apprenticeship will see you developing, maintaining, and optimising the software and computational tools that that support and advance scientific research. The role is ideal for a proactive and motivated individual with a passion for scientific computing and an interest in research software engineering, wishing to work and learn in a diverse research community.
This opportunity provides a great way to build your career.

• Fully-Funded Master's Degree: We'll cover 100% of your master's degree, allowing you to earn a postgraduate qualification without the financial burden.
• Real-World Impact: You'll be working at the forefront of cancer research, with your work directly supporting our scientists and clinicians
• Comprehensive Training: You'll get the best of both worlds, a structured Master's curriculum combined with hands-on, real-world training.

Department/Directorate Information
The Digital Services Directorate ensures that everyone at the ICR has access to the technology they need to do their jobs effectively including providing specialist IT support to the ICR's research community. Scientific Computing is one of three Units within Digital Services and provides a number of key services to researchers across the ICR, including High Performance Computing (HPC), Research Data Storage (RDS), Research Data Management (RDM) and Research Software Engineering (RSE).
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 Rachel Alcraft via Telephone/Email on 020 3437 3533 or .
About The Institute of Cancer Research
Why work for us?
As a member of staff, you'll have exclusive access to a range of .
The ICR is committed to supporting overseas applicants applying for roles, here to find out further information.
The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world's 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 .
At the Institute of Cancer Research, we champion diversity as we believe it fuels innovation and drives impactful research. We welcome applicants from all walks of life, valuing diverse perspectives that enrich our work.
Don't let a checklist of qualifications hold you back - if you're passionate about the role, we want to hear from you. Your unique experiences and backgrounds contribute to the richness of our team. We are committed to being an equal opportunity for all, regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other dimension of diversity. Join us in creating an inclusive environment where everyone's voice is heard and valued.

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