Scientific Coordinator, Association for International Cancer Research

The Association for International Cancer Research (AICR) are seeking a Scientific Coordinator (salary from £50,000 depending on experience) to work in St Andrews or home-based. The AICR is an independent charity based in the historic town of St Andrews, Scotland. The AICR award grants for research projects of up to three years and are able to support innovative projects into less well-funded areas of cancer research.

An opportunity has arisen for a Scientific Co-ordinator in charge of the scientific aspects of the grant application and funding process and developing our research strategy. You will need a minimum of eight years post-doctoral experience in cancer research either as a researcher or dealing with the science funding or scientific publications and a strong academic background. You should have experience of working on committees and experience with grant applications.

For more information about this post, click on the link below. To apply, please send your CV with a covering letter outlining your particular skills and expertise that you will bring to this role to: AICR (FAO Caroline Rochford), Madras House, South Street, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9EH. The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 18 November 2011. The first round of interviews will be held on Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 December 2011.

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