A science communication vacancy within the Interactive Education Unit at 
The Institute of Cancer Research. Please see below for details and a link 
to the full job description and person specification.


THE INSTITUTE OF CANCER RESEARCH
(University of London)

Sutton, Surrey

NEW MEDIA DEVELOPMENT 

The Institute of Cancer Research (a College of the University of London) is 
a world-class cancer research organisation with HEFCE RAE ratings of 
international excellence across all of its research programmes.  In 
partnership with The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form the 
largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe, dedicated to research that 
extends from epidemiology, genetics and molecular biology, through drug 
discovery and development, to cancer diagnosis and patient treatment.  This 
makes us uniquely placed to work towards our vision that people may live 
their lives free from the fear of cancer as a life threatening disease.

The Interactive Education Unit (www.ieu.icr.ac.uk) develops Web- and CD ROM-
based resources for students, scientists, healthcare professionals and 
patients. We are seeking someone to support the Acting Head on a temporary 
basis in developing and running the IEU at The Institute, with an emphasis 
on researching and writing content for our projects. 

The role will be offered as a temporary position of six months, at either 
the New Media Development Researcher (NMDR) or more senior New Media 
Development Officer (NMDO) level, determined by your skills and relevant 
experience. 

Applicants must hold a degree in a biological science, possess excellent 
research, writing and editing skills and be familiar with the use of 
interactive media, ideally in a teaching and learning context.  Meticulous 
attention to detail, strong proof-reading skills and the ability to extract 
and summarise information from a variety of sources are essential. 

For appointment at the New Media Development Officer level applicants must 
have at least one year’s writing experience, ideally in a medical / 
scientific communications environment.

Offered on a short-term basis initially, the position would suit someone 
wishing to enter or gain further experience in the science communication 
field.  At the NMDR level the salary will be in the range £19,627 p.a. to 
£22,832 p.a. inclusive.  The salary for the NMDO position will be in the 
region of £23,900 p.a. inclusive.

For further particulars and details of how to apply, please visit our 
website at: www.icr.ac.uk/jobs.html Alternatively you may call our 24-hour 
recruitment line on 020 7153 5475 quoting reference REG11. 

Closing date for applications:  3rd February 2006  


To see the full job description and person specification, please visit: 
http://dynamic.icr.ac.uk/jobs/REG11.pdf 

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