Senior Scientific Officer - Professor Victoria Cowling
CRUK Scotland Institute - CRUK Scotland Institute
| Location: | Glasgow |
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| Salary: | £28,344 to £45,357 pro rata if applicable |
| Hours: | Full Time, Part Time |
| Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
| Placed On: | 8th August 2025 |
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| Closes: | 5th September 2025 |
| Job Ref: | REQ00413 |
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
All applications must be made via our website via the 'Apply' button.
Closing Date: 5th September 2025
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