Data Coordination & Integration Lead - Research Data & AI Readiness

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.

About the Role

We are seeking a Data Coordination and Integration Lead who will coordinate the collection, integration, organisation, standardisation, and quality assurance of research data across the Institute to support migration to cloud based infrastructure and ensure datasets are prepared for AI. You will be able to coordinate the interface between local data storage and cloud infrastructure and help implement metadata standards, support FAIR data principles, coordinate data submission and integration workflows, and ensure consistency of data capture and harmonisation across the organisation. You will also support the implementation of the Institute-wide Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) system and contribute to delivery of the June 2027 data migration and restructuring programme. 

The postholder will have a degree in life sciences, bioinformatics, data science, health informatics, or a related discipline. Experience coordinating and integrating scientific, clinical, or research datasets and understanding of data quality, metadata standards, interoperability, and structured data management principles are essential along with strong communication and stake engagement skills. 

For informal inquiries, please contact Dr Ross Gray R.Gray@crukscotlandinstitute.ac.uk

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 

Our vision is to build and maintain a diverse and inclusive research culture based on our shared values of Innovate, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence. These values, which underpin our behaviours and everything we do, allow all our people to realise their full potential. 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: 24^th July 2026.

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