Professional Services roles
We offer a variety of professional and administrative roles in areas such as facilities, fundraising, communication, IT, human resources, research services and education and library services.
Our professional services teams are tailored to meet the needs of a research organisation, and many of our employees in these teams have backgrounds in science, or experience of working with scientists and clinicians.
Our specialist finance team is experienced at dealing with research grants, and staff within our Business and Innovation Office have the expertise to negotiate complex collaborative agreements between the ICR and pharmaceutical and biotech companies.
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Current vacancies
Postdoctoral Training Fellow
Under the leadership of Claudio Alfieri, we are seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Training Fellow to join the Molecular Mechanisms of Cell Cycle Regulation Group at the Chester Beatty Laboratories, Fulham Road in London. This project aims to investigate the molecular mechanisms of cell cycle regulation by macromolecular complexes involved in cell proliferation decisions, by combining genome engineering, proteomics and in situ structural biology. For general information on Post Doc's at The ICR can be found here. Key Requirements The successful candidate must have a PhD in cellular biochemistry and experience in Cryo-EM and CLEM is desirable. The ICR has a workforce agreement stating that Postdoctoral Training Fellows can only be employed for up to 7 years as PDTF at the ICR, providing total postdoctoral experience (including previous employment at this level elsewhere) does not exceed 7 years Department/Directorate Information: The candidate will work in the Molecular Mechanisms of Cell Cycle Regulation Group within the ICR Division of Structural Biology headed by Prof. Laurence Pearl and Prof. Sebastian Guettler. The division has state-of-the-art facilities for protein expression and biophysics/x-ray crystallography, in particular the Electron Microscopy Facility is equipped with a Glacios 200kV with Falcon 4i detector with Selectris energy filter and the ICR has access to Krios microscopes via eBIC and the LonCEM consortium. 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 Claudio Alfieri via Email on [email protected]
Postdoctoral Training Fellow - Computational Single Cell Biology (Dr Stephen-John Sammut)
Under the leadership of Dr Stephen-John Sammut, we are seeking a highly motivated and ambitious postdoctoral researcher to apply existing and develop cutting-edge single-cell computational methods for modelling breast tumour evolution during chemotherapy and immunotherapy. Your work will contribute to the development of predictive frameworks that can be deployed in breast clinical trials to guide treatment decisions. This role offers an outstanding opportunity to drive innovation at the interface of computational biology and clinical research, shaping the future of precision oncology. For general information on Post Doc's at The ICR can be found here. The ICR has a workforce agreement stating that there is a maximum duration of employment of 7 years including pre-ICR PDTF experience. Key Requirements The successful candidate must have a PhD in a computational biology or other numerical subject, have extensive programming experience, and possess a basic knowledge of cancer biology. A background in the analysis and interpretation of molecular data is essential. If available, please include a link to your online, publicly-available source code repository in your application. Department/Directorate Information: The Cancer Dynamics Laboratory headed by Dr Stephen John Sammut, focuses on developing computational and experimental frameworks that model changes in breast cancer biology during treatment to develop personalised precision cancer therapies. The Breast Cancer Now Toby Robins Research Centre at the ICR is the first centre in the UK entirely devoted to breast cancer research. Our goal is to advance research into the causes, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. It is located in state-of-the-art laboratory space, with excellent core facilities and is funded through a long term renewable programme grant from Breast Cancer Now. The Centre is directed by Clinician Scientist Professor Andrew Tutt. We encourage all applicants to access the job pack attached for more detailed information regarding this role. 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.
Scientific Operations Project Manager
About the team The Breast Cancer Now Toby Robins Research Centre at The Institute of Cancer Research, in the Division of Breast Cancer Research, is the first centre in the UK entirely devoted to breast cancer research. Our goal is to advance research into the causes, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. The Centre is located in state-of-the-art laboratory space in central London, is supported by excellent core facilities and is funded through a long term renewable programme grant from Breast Cancer Now. The Director of the Centre is clinician scientist Professor Andrew Tutt. Professor Chris Lord is the Deputy Director and is a cancer biologist. Our work is fully integrated in a programme that Professor Tutt directs with our colleagues in the Breast Cancer Now Unit at King’s College London (KCL Deputy Director Dr. Sheeba Irshad). We also work closely with partners across the ICR and with colleagues in the Royal Marsden Hospital and Guy’s Hospital. About the role Key to our success is the ability to fund the research in the Centre and the Division, either by competitive research grants, or via collaborations with those in the biotech. and pharmaceutical commercial sectors. Enabling, managing and maintaining key collaborations with other academic research groups, both external and within ICR is also key to our success. This role is therefore aimed at providing assistance to the Director, Deputy Directors and Principal Investigators by: Supporting our ongoing relationship with our main funder, Breast Cancer Now, by project managing the submission from the Centre of annual reports and our five year cross-programme grant renewal application Identifing new grant funding opportunities and supporting grant applications Identifying and project managing new commercial opportunities e.g. collaborations with pharma. and biotech. Working with the ICR’s Business and Innovation team to develop research agreements and commercial contracts that support collaborations with pharma. and biotech. Carrying out administrative tasks associated with the use of the selection and acquisition of equipment in collaboration with the Research Centre’s laboratory manager Carrying out administrative tasks associated with the use of scientific core facilities and CROs Carrying out supporting administration that is associated with interactions with scientific collaborators, including our colleagues within ICR, the ICR/Imperial College CRUK Convergence Science Centre, the Breast Cancer Now Research Unit at King’s College London and colleagues in the Royal Marsden Hospital and Guy’s Hospital Assisting with the composition and submission of research manuscripts from the Centre, including liaising with communications teams within ICR and Breast Cancer Now Managing our Patient Representatives programme Managing scientific content on external website pages and on internal wiki pages. Assisting with the implementation of our new laboratory lab management system. (SLIMs) Planning of scientific meetings and any scientific associated tasks that aid the delivery of research in the Centre & Division, including monthly Group Leaders meetings and retreats Key candidate requirements Hold a PhD in a life science subject Extensive knowledge of wet laboratory cancer research gained from working in a cancer research laboratory Knowledge of the academic/charitable industry funding system Knowledge of Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Cancer Biology Proven scientific communication skills (written and verbal)
Scientific Officer: Radiotherapy Physics Modelling
Under the guidance of Professor Uwe Oelfke, we are seeking to recruit a Scientific Officer to provide skilled laboratory assistance in pre-clinical projects in radiobiological and immunological research. The successful candidate will provide first line user training and support for our three x-ray radiation devices including performing the monthly quality assurance. They will also be expected to contribute to the design and delivery of on-going research projects. About you The successful candidate must have: A BSc. in Physics or Biomedical Sciences (or equivalent) MSc. in Physics and Engineering or Biomedical Sciences (desirable) A basic knowledge of Matlab, Python or C/C++ The ability to understand and discuss scientific projects Experience of working under pressure and adhering to established deadlines The ability to work independently whilst still being a good team player Excellent organisation skills with attention to detail Department/Directorate Information The Radiotherapy Physics Modelling Team, lead by Professor Uwe Oelfke, sits within the Division of Radiotherapy and Imaging. We are applying cutting edge Radiotherapy techniques in a multi-disciplinary setting to investigate the application of radiation in an in-vitro and in-vivo setting. The postholder will be based within the Centre for Cancer Imaging which houses 130 imaging researchers from a range of disciplines. 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. To arrange an informal discussion regarding the role, please email [email protected]
Clinical Research Fellow In Urological Cancer (STAMPEDE trial Arm P)
Under the guidance of Professor Nick James, we are seeking to recruit a Clinical Research Fellow in Urological Cancer to contribute to the STAMPEDE trial Arm P as maternity leave cover. The maternity leave cover post will provide experience and training for a candidate wishing to try clinical research or embarking on training in oncology, or for more senior oncology trainees seeking post-training research exposure. The role of the post-holder will primarily be ensuring the smooth clinical operation of the research project and will also provide experience in the relevant analytical techniques. The post would suit a trainee wishing to enter oncology and will include attendance at one oncology clinic per week. Clinical supervision will be tailored to the prior experience of the successful candidate. About you The successful candidate must have: Full GMC Registration, and MRCP or equivalent. At least three years of oncology training in a recognised UK or overseas centre. Good understanding of the principles of clinical management of malignancy. Department/Directorate Information The Prostate and Bladder Cancer Research Team seek to improve patient outcomes by improving and designing large scale clinical trials for prostate and bladder cancer. The Division of Radiotherapy and Imaging brings together research groups that work on how to use radiation therapy, guided by state-of-the-art imaging techniques, in the most effective way to cure cancer. Our work is based on the central idea that the best outcomes will be achieved by delivering curative radiation doses to tumours, while limiting radiation damage of neighbouring normal tissues. Our therapy often includes adding drug treatments alongside radiation therapy as a means of killing cancer cells more effectively and, at the same time, activating anti-tumour immune responses. Preclinical work includes research that combines radiation therapy with radiation sensitisers and biological response modifiers (oncolytic viruses, innate immune activators, immune checkpoint inhibitors) to maximise anti-tumour efficacy and give protection against tumour recurrence. Multiple translational clinical studies seek to address these themes through our collaborators in the Royal Marsden. Overall, our mission is to cure more patients with fewer immediate and long-term side effects of treatment. 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 Professor Nick James via email on [email protected]
Quality Assurance Manager
We would like to appoint a Quality Assurance Manager to be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance and ongoing improvement of the quality assurance systems of ICR Clinical Trials. The post holder will report to the ICR-CTSU Assistant Operations Director and will provide QA leadership to the joint ICR-CTSU/DDU IIT Quality Assurance Review Team (a multidisciplinary team of trial managers, statisticians, data managers, IT specialists and research administrators with responsibility for on-going review of the quality management system). The post holder will plan, coordinate and conduct audits of clinical trial documentation and procedures and be responsible for ensuring procedures are fit for purpose and commensurate with level of risk. The post holder will provide quality assurance advice and support to colleagues within ICR-CTSU and DDU IIT and represent ICR-CTSU at relevant meetings within the wider ICR and Royal Marsden (RM) institutions and nationally, as required. ICR-CTSU is in the process of implementing cloud-based e-trial solutions, including eTMF, to support their trials portfolios. The post-holder will have a key role in ensuring quality processes for implementation and on-going use. Key Requirements The successful candidate will have expert knowledge of quality systems in clinical research and a proven track record in the design, conduct and reporting of audits and the development and management of an annual audit program. Experience of developing Standard Operating Procedures and management of a Quality Management System is also essential. Candidates will have working knowledge of the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials Regulations) 2004, Data Protection Act (1998), GCP and Research Governance. Experience and working knowledge of pharmacovigilance reporting is preferable. Candidates must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication and have excellent organisational skills. Department/Directorate Information The ICR's Clinical Trials and Statistics Unit (ICR-CTSU) is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to join their team at ICR’s Sutton site in Surrey. ICR-CTSU runs a diverse portfolio of national and international phase III multicentre randomised controlled trials, and phase II trials of targeted treatments with a focus on breast, urological and head and neck cancer treatments. The post-holder will also work with the ICR’s Drug Development Unit (DDU) to align Quality Assurance activities across ICR sponsored clinical trials. The DDU specialises in first-in-human trials and provides a pathway from pre clinical drug discovery through to proof of principle phase I trials and tumour specific evaluation of novel agents . Informal enquiries can be made by emailing [email protected]. We encourage all applicants to access the job pack attached for more detailed information regarding this role.
Data Scientist
Under the guidance of Professor Trevor Graham, we are seeking to recruit a Data Scientist to support Data Science research across the ICR. The successful candidate will particularly work on the analysis of spatial data including multiplex immunohistochemistry, H&Es and spatial transcriptomics. About you The successful candidate must have: A PhD in quantitative subject, or likely to be awarded PhD in the near future. Research experience equivalent to PhD level will be considered. Undergraduate degree, or Masters or equivalent in a quantitative subject. Skills in bioinformatics computing coding, in languages including R, Python and other scripting languages as is appropriate. Experience of using high performance computing (HPC) systems for scientific computing. Experience of computational biology research methodologies pertinent to the role. Department/Directorate Information The Data Science Committee is chaired by Professor Trevor Graham, providing academic leadership of data science at the ICR to maximise the impact of our cancer research, by applying innovative data science and computation tools (in addition to our traditional areas of strength) to tackle the important cancer questions and ensuring infrastructure is considered to enable this. 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 Prof Trevor Graham [email protected].
Higher or Senior Scientific Officer
Under the guidance of Prof Trevor Graham, we are seeking to recruit a Higher or Senior Scientific Officer to lead molecular genomics and single cell sequencing studies of cancer evolution. The principal duty of the post will be to undertake research into the evolutionary dynamics that underpin colorectal cancer development and response to treatment. The post holder will lead experimental wet-lab work to generate molecular genomics data, particularly single cell data, from patient material, cell lines, organoids and other sample types. About you The successful candidate must have: PhD in molecular biology or other relevant area. Undergraduate degree in biological or quantitative subject. Ability to perform advanced NGS experiments for the analysis of cancer genomes Ability to conduct single cell/nuclei dissociation, sorting and NGS analysis in cell lines and/or patient biopsies Proven expertise in advanced NGS technologies, including RNA-seq, DNA-seq, and single-cell sequencing. Hands-on experience with single-cell technologies such as scRNA-seq, scATAC-seq, or spatial transcriptomics. Good communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with other team members. Department/Directorate Information The Centre for Evolution and Cancer (CEC), within the Division of Cancer Biology, 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 Genomics and Evolutionary Dynamics team combine molecular and cellular biology together with mathematical and computational modelling to study the evolution of malignancy. We focus on early detection in the gastrointestinal tract, colorectal cancer evolution and treatment response, and pan-cancer genomics. 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 Prof Trevor Graham [email protected].