Staff Scientist

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research lab in London seeks a high-level leader to manage operations and finances while contributing to groundbreaking cancer research. The ideal candidate will possess post-doctoral experience in cancer biology, strong interpersonal skills, and a proven track record in research management and funding applications. This role offers a unique opportunity to mentor students and shape the future of cancer research.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Generous pension scheme

30 days' leave per year

Flexible working arrangements

Personal and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with single-cell sequencing technologies, cell biology, microscopy, and molecular biology.
• Experience managing research finances over £1m per year.
• Capability to supervise undergraduate, MSc, and PhD students.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership support in financial, operational, and resource management.
• Define and investigate research questions and improve protocols.
• Contribute to writing research papers and grant applications.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Research Management

Mentoring

Education

Post-doctoral experience in cancer biology

Job description

Job Description

About the Role

This role provides high-level leadership support to the McClelland research lab in the general management of the group, being responsible for financial, operational, and resource management. The role also involves defining and investigating research questions, establishing and improving protocols, and contributing significantly to writing research papers and grant applications. The postholder will offer specialist advice, guidance, and mentoring to group members and will have significant teaching responsibilities on behalf of the group leader.

About You

With post-doctoral experience in a cancer biology field, including knowledge and experience with single-cell sequencing technologies, cell biology, microscopy, and molecular biology, you will see this as an opportunity to join a progressive and high-performing research lab. You will have experience managing research finances (over £1m per year) and applying for independent research funding. You should be capable of supervising undergraduate, MSc, and PhD students, as well as research technicians, ensuring their development. Strong interpersonal skills are essential for initiating, leading, and partnering with colleagues and support services in projects.

About the School/Department/Institute/Project

The Barts Cancer Institute (BCI) is a Cancer Research UK Centre of Excellence dedicated to transforming the lives of those with and at risk of cancer through innovative research in laboratories, clinical settings, and populations. It is one of six institutes within The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry (FMD). BCI is renowned internationally in various areas of cancer research, combining basic research with clinical expertise from the Centre for Experimental Cancer Medicine and the Barts NHS Trust to improve cancer patient care. BCI is also a partner in the CRUK City of London Major Centre, which includes UCL, Kings, and the Francis Crick Institute, focusing on biotherapeutics. The institute is committed to supporting and developing future cancer researchers through extensive postgraduate training.

About Queen Mary

At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable. Throughout our history, we have fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. We continue to embrace diverse thoughts and opinions, believing that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original ideas emerge.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days' leave per year (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme, and access to a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities. We also promote work-life balance through family-friendly policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities. Queen Mary's commitment to diversity and inclusion is embedded in our recruitment processes, with reasonable adjustments made for candidates with disabilities. We welcome applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.

Closing Date

28/05/2025, 23:55