Job Description

Senior Scientific Officer - Professor Victoria Cowling

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Victoria Cowling

Salary:

From 28,344 to 45,357 based on qualification and experience.



The project would be up to 2 years. Part time working is possible.

About us

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. As well as core support from Cancer Research UK, the Institute also receives an additional third of its total income from external grants and industry collaborations. It has an excellent reputation for fundamental cancer research, including world-class metabolism studies and renowned in vivo modelling of tumour growth and metastasis. Its research ethos is about excellence, honesty, openness, accountability and integrity

Position outline

This is a project to look at the function of the RNA capping enzymes in cancer cell systems. The project will involve tissue culture, cell line production, protein and RNA analysis and cell function analysis. The project is well supported by postdocs and students working on related projects.



For informal enquiries, please email: Victoria.cowling@glasgow.ac.uk

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Our overarching research ethos at the Institute is about excellence, honesty, openness, accountability and integrity. 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.

Employee Benefits

Competitive salary 40.5 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

Closing Date:

5th September 2025