Scientific Officer - Radnet Computational Architecture

The Institute of Cancer Research; Sutton; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer research institute in Sutton is seeking a highly motivated Scientific Officer to contribute to cancer immunogenomics research. In this role, you will analyze patient-derived multiomic datasets, working within a multidisciplinary team to enhance understanding of immune response to radiotherapy. A degree in bioinformatics or a related field is essential, alongside strong computational skills. Join us to help develop predictive biomarkers and inform treatment strategies in cancer care.

Benefits

Competitive salary and pension

Professional development and training opportunities

Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Collaboration with leading researchers

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with experience in scientific programming.
• Familiarity with somatic variant calling and transcriptomic profiling.
• Interest in translational cancer research and biomarker discovery.

Responsibilities

• Process and analyze whole-exome sequencing and bulk RNA-seq data.
• Characterize tumor immune microenvironment dynamics and immunogenicity.
• Collaborate with researchers to link immunogenomic features with clinical outcomes.

Skills

R

Python

Quantitative skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, genomics, cancer biology, immunology, or related discipline

Tools

Whole-exome sequencing (WES)

Bulk RNA-seq

FFPE-derived sequencing data

FUME‑TCRseq

Multiplex immunofluorescence (mIF)

Job description

Scientific Officer - Radnet Computational Architecture

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Key Information

Salary: Commencement on the salary range is subject to comparableskills and experience.

Reporting to: Luis Zapata

Duration of Contract: Fixed Term for 12 months

Hours per week: 35 hours per week (Full Time)

Location: Sutton

Closing Date: 22nd January 202

Scientific Officer – Immunogenomics and Radiotherapy Response

Under the guidance of Dr. Luis Zapata and Prof. Kevin Harrington, we are seeking to recruit a highly motivated Scientific Officer to contribute to an interdisciplinary research programme investigating immunoediting and immune evolution in response to radiotherapy . This project aims to understand how radiotherapy-induced DNA damage shapes tumour antigenicity, immune dynamics, and clinical response, with the ultimate goal of identifying predictive immunogenomic biomarkers and informing combination treatment strategies.

The successful candidate will play a key role in analysing patient-derived multiomic datasets from two major clinical trials, CR07 (rectal cancer) and PREDICT-B (soft tissue sarcoma) . The role will involve close integration of genomic, transcriptomic, and immune repertoire data to characterise tumour–immune co-evolution before, during, and after radiotherapy.

About the role

The post holder will contribute to a comprehensive analysis of tumour and blood samples collected longitudinally from patients undergoing neoadjuvant radiotherapy. Responsibilities will include:

• Processing and analysing whole-exome sequencing (WES) and bulk RNA-seq data from FFPE tumour samples and matched blood-derived germline DNA
• Characterising tumour immune microenvironment dynamics and immunogenicity during treatment
• Quantifying immune selection and immunoediting using evolutionary metrics, including immune dN/dS
• Identifying neoantigens and immune escape mechanisms (e.g. alterations in antigen presentation machinery or HLA loss of heterozygosity)
• Integrating T-cell receptor repertoire data generated using FUME‑TCRseq from FFPE tissue
• Supporting the interpretation of multiplex immunofluorescence (mIF) data to spatially profile immune cell populations
• Collaborating with clinicians, computational biologists, and experimental researchers to link immunogenomic features with pathological and clinical outcomes
• Contributing to publications, presentations, and the development of future translational or preclinical studies

About you

The successful candidate must have:

• A degree (or equivalent experience) in bioinformatics, computational biology, genomics, cancer biology, immunology, or a related discipline
• Familiarity with somatic variant calling, copy number analysis, or transcriptomic profiling
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with experience in R, Python, or similar scientific programming languages
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of cancer evolution, immunoediting, or tumour immunology
• Experience with neoantigen prediction pipelines or immune repertoire analysis
• Exposure to FFPE-derived sequencing data
• Interest in translational cancer research and biomarker discovery

Department / Directorate Information

This role is based within the Evolutionary Immunogenomics Lab, which brings together expertise in cancer genomics, evolutionary biology, immunology, and clinical oncology. The team works closely with clinical trial groups and experimental laboratories to translate computational discoveries into biological insight and therapeutic opportunities.

What we offer

• A dynamic and supportive research environment
• Access to state-of-the-art computational and experimental facilities
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Collaboration with leading researchers in cancer evolution, immunogenomics, and radiotherapy
• Competitive salary and pension
• We encourage all applicants to access the job pack attached for more detailed information regarding this role.

About The Institute of Cancer Research

Why work for us?

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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 .

At the Institute of Cancer Research, we champion diversity as we believe it fuels innovation and drives impactful research. We welcome applicants from all walks of life, valuing diverse perspectives that enrich our work.

Don't let a checklist of qualifications hold you back – if you're passionate about the role, we want to hear from you. Your unique experiences and backgrounds contribute to the richness of our team. We are committed to being an equal opportunity for all, regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other dimension of diversity. Join us in creating an inclusive environment where everyone's voice is heard and valued.