Key Information
Salary: Commencement on the salary range is subject to comparable skills and experience. Future progression is based on annual performance review.
Hours per week: 35 hours per week (Full Time)
Closing Date: 22nd March 2023
Job Details
A Higher Scientific Officer Support Scientist position is available within the Light Microscopy Facility, based at the ICR Sutton site. The objective of this post is to provide microscopy support within this cutting-edge facility, as well as image analysis support, to facility users. This will include performing regular quality control and maintenance of the microscopes; advising facility users on the best techniques and providing applications advice; giving detailed one to one training sessions to our researchers on how to use the advanced instrumentation for their studies; and designing detailed image analysis protocols.
Many teams are interested in spatial phenotyping to further understand the molecular and cellular mechanisms associated with disease development, and the Akoya PhenoCycler equipment at the Sutton site is ideal for this purpose. Therefore, in addition to image analysis proficiency, a good understanding of immunohistochemistry techniques would be an advantage.
Key Requirements
The successful candidate must have BSc. in Cell Biology/Molecular Biology/Analytical Chemistry/Biochemistry/Physics/Bio informatics, preferably in a discipline related to optics / computing or related subject. They should be proficient in the use of IT and bioinformatics databases in addition to having good laboratory and analytical skills.
Department/Directorate Information
Light Microscopy Facility, Core Research Facilities, Academic Services
https://www.icr.ac.uk/our-research/facilities/light-microscopy-facilityWe 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: Louise.Howell@icr.ac.uk
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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.
