Scientific Officer

Liver cancer preclinical models (Tom Bird)

Project title: Investigating translational therapies in hepatocellular carcinoma

Salary Range: from £23,000 to £31,500 (Depending on qualifications and experience) 

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. 

Project outline 

We currently have a position available in the In Liver Cancer and Regeneration Laboratory. This group has developed state of the art models for primary liver cancer and is actively working in both mechanistic and translational science to move novel therapies into the clinic. You will primarily be responsible for research projects aimed at understanding tumour evolution and therapy responses both in early and late stage disease of Hepatocellular Carcinoma using both in vitro and in vivo approaches. You will work closely with Dr Stephanie May (Associate Scientist) in the group supporting experimentation and data analysis together with other lab responsibilities. The successful candidate will have, as a minimum, a relevant degree. Experience of in-vitro techniques including culture of patient-derived cell lines or organoids, viability assays and molecular biology approaches would be favourable as would experience with in-vivo mouse experimentation and ideally holding a home office personal license; however all necessary training will be provided. Good organisation, record keeping, people skills and the ability to multitask and act as a team player will be very important.  

For informal enquiries please email Prof Tom Bird (t.bird@crukscotlandinstitute.ac.uk) or Dr Stephanie May (s.may@crukscotlandinstitute.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 

All applications must be made via our website by clicking on the 'Apply' button above.

Closing Date: 22 August 2025 but we may contact promising candidates on a rolling basis, so please apply as soon as you are ready.

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