Biostatistician / Data Scientist

ICR-CTSU manages an exciting portfolio of national and international phase II and III cancer clinical trials and an expanding number of phase I trials. The POEM Centre supports a Centre of Excellence in the diagnosis, treatment and biological characterisation of childhood cancer. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team on the statistical design and development of new clinical studies of childhood cancer. You will conduct and oversee analysis of translational biomarker research studies from The Stratified Medicine Paediatrics programmes.

The successful applicant will be an experienced and highly motivated biostatistician/data scientist interested correlative science and biomarker research. They will have a post-graduate qualification in biostatistics, bioinformatics, computer science or related field. They should demonstrate a solid understanding of clinical trials and cancer genetics. Effective oral and written communication skills, as well as enthusiasm for collaborating with others from diverse disciplines, are essential.

The Cancer Research UK funded Clinical Trials and Statistics Unit at The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR-CTSU) seek an experienced and highly motivated Biostatistician/Data Scientist to join their team of over 20 statisticians.

We want to hear from you if you:

• Enjoy the challenge of designing efficient clinical studies and analysing complex datasets to answer clinical questions that will make a difference in patients' lives


• Seek variety in your work and opportunities to apply your statistical and big analytics knowledge across multiple therapeutic areas in oncology, with a focus in childhood cancer.


• Thrive on being part of a multi-disciplinary research team with like-minded statisticians and laboratory scientists.


• Are looking to develop your career within a dynamic and supportive academic environment at a leading cancer clinical trials unit., 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.

Salary: Commencement on the salary range is subject to comparable skills and experience. Future progression is based on annual performance review.

This role is eligible for ICR Sponsorship. Support will be provided for costs associated with Visa application. If you are considering relocating to the UK, further information can be found here.

Duration of Contract: Fixed Term for 36 months in the first instance

Hours per week: 35 hours per week (Full Time), part time working (minimum 60% FTE) will be considered.