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Job Title


Higher Scientific Officer


Company : The Institute of Cancer Research


Location : Sutton Coldfield, England


Created : 2026-04-28


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Salary £39,805 - £41,900 per annum, commencement on the salary range is subject to comparable skills and experience.Reporting to Dr Anna WilkinsDuration of Contract Fixed Term for 24 months with potential for renewalHours per week 35 hours per week (Full Time)Location SuttonClosing Date Wed 13th May 2026; we reserve the right to close this role early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.Role Under the guidance of Anna Wilkins, we are seeking to recruit a Higher Scientific Officer 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.QualificationsExtensive knowledge of the tumour microenvironment and how to profile it.Experience working with clinical samples.BSc (or equivalent) in biological sciences.BenefitsA 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 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr