Higher Scientific Officer
The Institute of Cancer Research
| Location: | London |
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| Salary: | £39,805 to £41,900 per annum, commencement on the salary range is subject to comparable skills and experience. |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
| Placed On: | 23rd April 2026 |
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| Closes: | 13th May 2026 |
Under the guidance of Anna Wilkins, we are seeking to recruit a Higher Scientific Officer to contribute to collect longitudinal tumour samples and examine how the tumour microenvironment contributes to resistance to PSMA lutetium, and additionally establish how PSMA lutetium drives changes in the tumour microenvironment. The successful candidate will play a key role in tumour collection, plus profiling and analysing the tumour microenvironment. .
About you
The successful candidate must have:
- Extensive knowledge of the tumour microenvironment and how to profile it.
- Experience working with clinical samples
- BSc (or equivalent) in biological sciences
Department/Directorate Information
The Stromal Radiobiology Group, led by Anna Wilkins, aims to understand how the tumour microenvironment of urological cancers drives radiotherapy resistance. The group focuses on prostate and bladder cancers with an emphasis on integrating findings from preclinical models and patient samples.
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 Anna Wilkins via email on anna.wilkins@icr.ac.uk
Why work for us?
As a member of staff, you'll have exclusive access to a range of staff benefits.
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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.
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