Research Manager & Named Veterinary Surgeon

Key Information

Salary: Subject to comparable skills and experience. Future progression is based on annual performance review.

Hours per week:  35 hours per week

 Closing Date:       Friday 21st June 2024

Job Details

Under the leadership of Kamil Kranc (Director of Centre for In Vivo Modelling) and Glyn Fisher (Head of Biological Services), we are seeking to appoint a an enthusiastic and committed veterinary surgeon to take up the position of Research Manager & Named Veterinary Surgeon. The successful applicant will join the ICR’s scientists and Biological Services Unit (BSU) staff across our two campuses (Chelsea and Sutton) to help drive breakthroughs in cancer research. The responsibilities include planning and managing complex in vivo studies, ensuring compliance with the Animal (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986, and delivering expert high-quality veterinary care for the ICR. The appointee will also provide training to ICR staff, guiding them on best practices in animal welfare and in vivo procedures. Additionally, the post holder's expertise will be integral to the Animal Welfare & Ethical Review Body, contributing to the implementation of the 3Rs and aiding Home Office Project Licence applications.

Key Requirements

The ICR is one of the world's leading cancer research institutes, aiming to defeat cancer. The post holder will play an instrumental role in helping us deliver this vision by contributing our in vivo research and animal welfare. While the ideal candidate should have a veterinary degree, PhD, research experience, and extensive clinical expertise, candidates at all stages of their veterinary careers are invited to apply.

Department/Directorate Information

We encourage all applicants to access the job pack attached for more detailed information regarding this role, please contact Kamil Kranc (Kamil.Kranc@icr.ac.uk) and Glyn Fisher (Glyn.Fisher@icr.ac.uk).

About The Institute of Cancer Research

Why work for us?

As a member of staff, you'll have exclusive access to a range of staff benefits.

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The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world's most influential cancer research institutes, with an outstanding record of achievement dating back more than 100 years. Further information about working at the ICR can be found here.

 We look forward to receiving applications from all candidates, wherever in the world they are currently based. We will select those who display the potential to become, or to support, the world leading cancer researchers of the future based on their application and performance at interview. However, we particularly welcome British applicants from black and ethnic minority backgrounds, as they are under-represented within the ICR and nationwide in STEM roles.