Job Description

Key Information

Salary

: 31,445 per annum

Reporting to:

Ben O'Leary

Duration of Contract

: Fixed Term for 1 year

Hours per week

35 hours per week (Full Time)

Location

: Sutton

Job Details

Under the guidance of Ben O'Leary, we are seeking to recruit a Scientific Officer to contribute to develop workflows for identifying variants in cancer-associated viral genomes. The successful candidate will play a key role to support the computational biology team within the lab in the processing of sequencing data generated from patients with head and neck cancer. The post holder will perform computational analyses of data existing or produced within the laboratory, together with the analyses of public datasets.

About you

The successful candidate must have:


BSc in bioinformatics or computational biology. Ability to perform advanced bioinformatics analysis of cancer genomics Ability to write efficient computer code Ability to interpret the scientific literature and incorporate this into the project

Department/Directorate Information

The Centre for Evolution and Cancer (CEC), within the Division of Molecular Pathology, is a multidisciplinary centre, comprising around 50 staff dedicated to understanding cancer evolution and leveraging this knowledge for translational benefit. Our interests span early detection through to treatment of metastatic disease. The CEC brings together expertise in evolutionary theory, computational biology and bioinformatics together with cutting-edge research ability in cell and molecular biology to provide a stimulating and creative interdisciplinary environment where new approaches to tackling cancer can thrive.

The Evolution & Translational Genomics team combine molecular and cellular biology together with bioinformatics and computational biology to study the evolution of malignancy and its impact on treatments in the clinic. We focus on head and neck cancer evolution and treatment response, collaborating with other teams focused on gastrointestinal and gynaecological malignancies. We perform basic research into the biology of the human body in health and disease and translate our findings to improve clinical care of patients affected by cancer.

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 Ben O'Leary via email on ben.oleary@icr.ac.uk

About The Institute of Cancer Research

Why work for us?

As a member of staff, you'll have exclusive access to a range of staff benefits.



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 here.

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.