Senior Scientific Officer - Dr Ralitsa Madsen

Cell State Control of Oncogenic Signalling 

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.

Position Overview

We are seeking a collaborative, organised and scientifically driven Senior Scientific Officer to support innovative cancer research within a dynamic laboratory environment.

This hands-on role combines laboratory coordination with experimental research, supporting studies into how cell state, signalling networks and the cellular microenvironment influence disease development and progression. Working closely with researchers and operational colleagues, you will contribute to the development and application of advanced experimental models, including iPSC-based organoids, while helping ensure the smooth running of the laboratory.

The role forms part of a research programme led by Dr Ralitsa Madsen and funded through a prestigious UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship, providing an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research investigating how oncogenic signalling drives disease in different cellular contexts.

We're looking for someone who enjoys enabling great science, takes pride in maintaining high standards, and thrives in a collaborative environment. We work as a team, share knowledge openly and are committed to delivering robust, reproducible research through continuous learning and constructive feedback.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting research into cell-state control of oncogenic signalling and disease biology.
• Developing and applying advanced cell culture and iPSC-based organoid models.
• Contributing to the development and optimisation of experimental assays and workflows.
• Generating high-quality, reproducible scientific data using molecular, cellular and single-cell approaches.
• Coordinating laboratory operations, including inventories, ordering and shared resources.
• Developing, documenting and continuously improving laboratory procedures and standard operating procedures.
• Training and supporting new laboratory members.
• Acting as a key liaison between researchers, laboratory management and operational teams to support the delivery of high-quality research.

For informal enquiries, please email Dr Ralitsa Madsen

(ralitsa.madsen@glasgow.ac.uk) 

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: 6th of December 2026, but we may contact promising candidates on a rolling basis, so please apply as soon as you are ready.

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