Program Overview

University Program Information

The Institute of Cancer Research, London, offers various apprenticeship programs and job opportunities in research and professional services.

Apprenticeships

The Institute of Cancer Research, London, currently has apprenticeship programs in both research teams and professional services teams. The Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship Programme is part of a national initiative to strengthen and promote career development for scientific research technicians. This program aims to address challenges in recruitment, development, and retention of technicians, increase diversity by promoting apprenticeships to underrepresented groups, and improve the recognition of the technician career path in academia.

• The program is delivered in partnership with Tiro and has been recognized with the Education and Training Award at the UK Pharma Industry Awards.
• The apprenticeship program involves working on various projects, including IT, finance, and research support.
• The program provides comprehensive support, including hands-on technical training and personal development.

Professional Services Apprenticeships

The Institute of Cancer Research, London, also offers apprenticeships in professional services teams, tailored to meet the needs of a research organization. These roles provide valuable experience and training in various areas, including:

• Digital Services (IT): Apprenticeships in this team involve working on the IT Helpdesk, dealing with a wide range of customer requests while studying for a Level 3 Information Communications Technician qualification.
• Finance: The Finance Team employs apprentices in entry-level roles, supporting them to study for apprenticeship qualifications while working.

Job Opportunities

The Institute of Cancer Research, London, has various job opportunities available, including:

• Research Group Leader, ICR Clinical Trials and Statistics Unit (ICR-CTSU): This role involves leading a component of ICR-CTSU's portfolio of clinical trials research and developing and growing the portfolio in line with ICR-CTSU's overall strategy.
• Digital Manager Website Lead: This role involves managing, optimizing, and growing the ICR's main website, following its major redevelopment on the latest version of the Sitefinity CMS.
• Senior Digital Marketing Manager: This role involves leading and delivering an annual program of digital marketing and online supporter engagement to grow income and brand awareness.
• Higher Scientific Officer: This role involves undertaking in vivo technical work, playing a key role in supporting a variety of in vivo experiments and laboratory approaches.

Requirements and Qualifications

The requirements and qualifications for each role vary, but generally include:

• A higher degree (MSc or PhD) in a relevant field (e.g., medical statistics, biostatistics, life sciences)
• Significant experience in a relevant field (e.g., clinical trials, medical statistics, in vivo research)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Research Areas

The Institute of Cancer Research, London, has various research areas, including:

• Cancer Biology
• Radiotherapy and Imaging
• Breast Cancer Research
• Cancer Therapeutics
• Structural Biology
• Cell and Molecular Biology
• Clinical Studies