Data Science Coordinator (ID 557)

Key Information

Salary: Subject to comparable skills and experience. Future progression is based on annual performance review.

Duration of Contract: Fixed Term for 3 years

Hours per week: 35 hours per week (Full Time)

Job Details

We are seeking a Data Science Coordinator to serve as a visible liaison person to help matchmake for Data Science needs across the institute through coordination of seminars, facilitation of grant applications and supporting the Data Science Steering Committee. This post will be accountable to the Data Science Steering Committee.  

Key Requirements

The successful candidate will build a detailed understanding of the Data Science requirements and activity across the institute and support the Data Science Steering Committee. 

The successful candidate must have degree in the medical or biological sciences and an understanding of the general issues and working practices involved in scientific research. Also essential is the Ability to communicate effectively and confidently and build effective working relationships with scientific and professional services colleagues.

Please refer to the Candidate Information in the attached Job Description for full details surrounding essential criteria the candidate must have.

Department/Directorate Information

Data Science at the ICR
It is universally recognised that Data Science is a core component of research across the spectrum of activities ongoing at the ICR, enabling ICR’s strategic vision to understand the complex ecosystem of cancer by fully realising the knowledge within internal and external datasets. 

Data Science Steering Committee
The Data Science Steering Committee provides a federated model for 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. 

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 Richard Houlston or Trevor Graham by emailing Richard.Houlston@icr.ac.uk or Trevor.Graham@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 ICR is committed to supporting overseas applicants applying for roles, please click 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 here. 

We look forward to receiving applications from all candidates, wherever in the world they are currently based. We will select those who display the potential to become, or to support, the world leading cancer researchers of the future based on their application and performance at interview. However, we particularly welcome British applicants from black and ethnic minority backgrounds, as they are under-represented within the ICR and nationwide in STEM roles.