Higher Scientific Officer (bioinformatician) – UK

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August 23, 2025

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Job Description

Exciting Opportunity at The Institute of Cancer Research

Higher Scientific Officer | Sutton, London | Closes 30 September 2025

Are you a Masters (with previous experience) or PhD (completed within the last 1–2 years) graduate passionate about cancer research and bioinformatics? This could be your next big step.
👉 We especially welcome applications from early-career PhDs (within 1–2 years of completion).
– Work at one of the world’s leading cancer research institutes, pioneering translational science.
– Hands-on bioinformatics: RNA-seq (bulk, single-cell, spatial), clinical data analysis, pipeline development (Python, R, Bash), and HPC experience.
– If you have wet-lab/experimental biology experience, it will be a plus.
– Collaborate with clinicians and biologists on projects with real patient impact.
– Opportunity to contribute to publications.
– Comprehensive support for international applicants, including visa sponsorship.
– Competitive salary in a supportive, inclusive environment.

This role is perfect for graduates with strong skills in multi-omics and spatial analysis, keen to make a difference in cancer research.

📅 Apply before 30 September 2025

Link: https://jobs.icr.ac.uk/vacancies/1315/higher-scientific-officer-bioinformatician.html