Higher Scientific Officer - Cell-based Pharmacology

Salary: Range of £41,900 - £50,862, commencement on the salary range is subject to comparable skills and experience.

Reporting to: Dr Agnieszka Konopacka (Group Leader, Induced Proximity Therapeutics Group)

Duration of Contract: Fixed Term until 31 December 2027

Hours per week: 35 hours per week, Full Time, Monday to Friday, on site.

Location: Sutton

Applications Closing Date: 5th of June 2026

We reserve the right to close this role early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

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

Join the ICR Centre for Protein Degradation and help shape the future of cancer treatment. We’re looking for a driven and talented drug discovery scientist to develop and run cell-based screening assays for discovery and pharmacological characterisation of molecular glue degraders and PROTACs.

What You’ll Do

Design and execute advanced cell-based drug screening assays Generate high-quality pharmacological data to guide drug discovery Manage molecular glue compound libraries Collaborate across biology, medicinal chemistry, and oncology teams

What We’re Looking For

Strong experience in high throughput cell-based assays and pharmacological compound profiling A proactive, collaborative mindset Passion for translational cancer research

Why join us?

Work with expert scientists in a collaborative drug discovery team, helping to develop innovative medicines with real potential to improve patients’ lives.

Be part of the science that makes a difference. Apply now.

Department/Directorate Information

Click on the links to learn more about the team - Induced Proximity Therapeutics Group & Centre for Protein Degradation.

We encourage all applicants to access the attached job pack for more detailed information regarding this role. For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Dr Agnieszka Konopacka [email protected]

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.