Higher Scientific Officer - Radiotherapy and Imaging ( Prof. S. Robinson) ( ID 559)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Key Information
Salary: Commencement on the salary range is subject to comparable skills and experience. Future progression is based on annual performance review.
Duration of Contract: Fixed Term until 31st January 2025
Hours per week: 35 hours per week (Full Time)
Closing Date: 20th March
Job Details
The Pre-Clinical MRI team led by Prof. Simon Robinson is focussed on the application of quantitative functional non-invasive MRI techniques to evaluate imaging biomarkers of tumour pathophysiology and treatment response in pre-clinical models of cancer. Imaging biomarker development demands close imaging-pathology correlation, to understand the biology underpinning the imaging measurement. We are seeking to appoint a Higher Scientific Officer to join the Pre-Clinical MRI team to principally provide histopathology technical support and analysis for MRI biomarker validation.
Key Requirements
The successful candidate must have a BSc. (or equivalent) in a relevant subject e.g. biological sciences, experience in histopathology, and an interest in cancer research.
Department/Directorate Information
The Pre-Clinical MRI team is located in the Centre for Cancer Imaging (CCI), part of the Division of Radiotherapy and Imaging, which provides an integrated environment for multi-modality pre-clinical imaging. The CCI provides a strong multidisciplinary environment of staff within imaging, radiotherapy, drug development and pathology.
https://www.icr.ac.uk/our-research/research-divisions/radiotherapy-and-imaging/pre-clinical-mriWe 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 Simon Robinson via Email on Simon.Robinson@icr.ac.uk
About The Institute of Cancer Research
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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.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
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Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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