Senior Scientific Officer - Dr Nalle Pentinmikko

Project title: Epithelial signal relay upon injury and tumour initiation

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

Contract term: 12 months with a possibility for up to a 12 month extension 

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 

We currently have a position available for a Senior Scientific Officer in our newly formed team, based in Prof Owen Sansom’s laboratory. Our team investigates cell interactions during tumour initiation and regeneration. You will primarily be responsible for collecting and analysing data from in vivo experiments and conducting experiments in vitro using organotypic cultures.

You will possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in cell biology or similar and have some relevant work experience. We expect you to have a good understanding in basic methods for molecular biology. Experience in work with mouse and organoid models would be advantageous but not essential.

You should be able to work both independently and in close collaboration with the scientists associated with the project. You should be highly motivated and have good communication, project management and organisational skills. A flexible approach to your working pattern is necessary as there may be some weekend work required as part of this role.

For informal enquiries please email Dr Nalle Pentinmikko (n.pentinmikko@crukscotlandinstitue.ac.uk)

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.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 40.5 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Defined Contribution pension scheme
• Life Insurance scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Season ticket loan
• Shared parental leave
• Cycle to work scheme that could save you 26-40% on a bike and accessories.
• Access to Employee benefit schemes with discounts on supermarkets, cinema, travel and much more.
• On-site secure parking

All applications must be made via our website by clicking on the 'Apply' button above.

Closing Date: 23^rd August 2024 but we may contact promising candidates on a rolling basis, so please apply as soon as you are ready.

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