Higher Scientific Officer - Target Validation and Genome Stability Group

Key Information Salary: Commencement on the salary range is subject to comparable skills and experience.  Reporting to: Professor Joanna Loizou  Duration of Contract: Fixed Term for 2 years Hours per week: 35 hours per week (Full Time) Job Details Under the guidance of Prof Joanna Loizou, we are seeking a Higher Scientific Officer to carry out lab-based cell biology research focused on potential therapeutic targets in breast cancer. The successful candidate will also contribute to assay development and biomarker discovery for targets that move to a drug discovery phase within the ICR’s Centre for Cancer Drug Discovery. About you The successful candidate must have: An MSc (or equivalent) in cell biology or aligned subject Skills in cell biology techniques used for target validation  Expertise in a range of biology readouts used for screening and biomarker detection  Department/Directorate Information The Target Validation and Genome Stability Group, led by Professor Joanna Loizou, focuses on identifying vulnerabilities in the DNA damage response to generate pre-clinical information that can lead to the identification of novel targets for drug discovery programmes. The teams sit within the Breast Cancer Now Toby Robins Research Centre, within the Division of Breast Cancer Research at The Institute of Cancer Research which is the first centre in the UK entirely devoted to breast cancer research. Our goal is to advance research into the causes, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.  It is located in state-of-the-art laboratory space, with excellent core facilities and is funded through a long-term renewable programme grant from Breast Cancer Now.  What we offer A 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 About The Institute of Cancer Research Why work for us? As a member of staff, you'll have exclusive access to a range of staff benefits. The ICR is committed to supporting overseas applicants applying for roles, please click here to find out further information. 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. To apply, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above.