Senior Scientific Officer

10 hours ago


Glasgow, United Kingdom Cancer Research UK Beatson Institute Full time

**Senior Scientific Officer - Dr Douglas Strathdee***:
**Senior Scientific Officer - Dr Douglas Strathdee**

Transgenic Technology Laboratory

**Salary**: from £28,344 to £45,357 (Depending on qualifications and experience)

**Contract term**: Fixed term contract up to 15 months (maternity cover)

**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. Its research ethos is about excellence, honesty, openness, accountability, and integrity.

**Project outline**

Ideally you should possess a PhD degree in molecular genetics or similar and previous experience in molecular biology is essential. You should be able to work both independently and in close collaboration with the scientists and technicians associated with the transgenic projects. You should be highly motivated and have good communication, project management and organisational skills. A flexible approach to your working pattern is necessary in this role.

**Equality, Diversity and Inclusion**

Our overarching research ethos at the Institute is about excellence, honesty, openness, accountability and integrity. The diversity of our staff and students is also what makes the Institute such a vibrant place to work and advance discoveries in cancer research. Family friendly policies, our collaborative ethos, a focus on good mental health and well-being and opportunities for all help to create an enjoyable and inclusive workplace where your voice matters.

The Institute is also committed to increasing the number of female scientists at the postdoc level and beyond and encourages female applicants to apply. We have recently introduced a highly attractive maternity policy which provides 12-18 months support and funding for postdocs wishing to take time off to spend with their children amongst other family friendly policies

**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


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