List members may be interested in the following vacancy at The Institute of Cancer Research in London

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Job title: Publications Editor and Scientific Writer

Full details: 
The Institute of Cancer Research (a College of the University of London) is a world-class cancer research organisation with HEFCE Research Assessment Exercise 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.

The Publications Editor and Scientific Writer will be responsible for the preparation and editing of content for the ICR's scientific print and online publications. These include the ICR's Annual Review, Annual Research Report, Postgraduate Prospectus and website. The post-holder will also develop and edit content for interactive educational materials aimed at scientists, healthcare professionals and the general public.

You will be a motivated science graduate with experience in science or medical communication, or science journalism. In this role, your excellent written and verbal communication will help disseminate the research, clinical and educational activities of the ICR. You will be:

*  Experienced - with proven skills in researching, writing and editing scientific content and an ability to adapt your writing styles for different media and audiences

*  Confident - your excellent communication and negotiation skills will enable you to develop innovative ideas for content, meet with key scientists and clinicians, and help make the science at the forefront of cancer research readily accessible to all

*  Organised - you will be able to organise, prioritise and work under pressure to meet key deadlines and manage complex projects to completion

*  Creative - you will have a flair for content design and presentation and a keen eye for detail

The starting salary will be in the range £25,937 to £28,478 p.a. dependant upon skills and experience. This post also benefits from a contributory "final salary" pension scheme and generous leave entitlement.

For the full job description and details of how to apply, please visit our website at: http://www.icr.ac.uk/jobs/current_vacancies/12171.shtml. Alternatively you may call our 24 hour recruitment line on 0207 153 5475 quoting reference number C218.

Closing date: 17th April 2009

Interviews to be held: 27th - 29th April 2009

Natalie Hutton
Publications Manager
 
The Institute of Cancer Research
Room U1
123 Old Brompton Road
Chelsea
London SW7 3RP
 
Direct line: 020 7153 5310
Email: [log in to unmask]


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