Science Policy Intern

Science Policy Intern
Closing Date  

10/08/2021, 23:55

Location  
London
Division  
Communications and Policy
Team  
Policy and Engagement
Vacancy Type  
Full time
Type of Contract  
Fixed Term
Length of Contract  
3 months
Hours per Week  
35
Salary Range  
£16,260 per annum
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. We provided the first convincing evidence that DNA damage is the basic cause of cancer, laying the foundation for the now universally accepted idea that cancer is a genetic disease. Today, we lead the world at isolating cancer-related genes and discovering new targeted drugs for personalised cancer treatment. Together with our partner The Royal Marsden, we are rated in the top five cancer centres globally.
The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the best minds in the world to join us in our mission – to make the discoveries that defeat cancer.
Vacancy Description  

The Policy and Engagement team gives the ICR a voice on policy issues related to the ICR's work and influences policy development in high-priority areas. We also support staff who are engaging the public and coordinate opportunities to make young people aware of the opportunities for careers in science.

 The Policy Intern will support the Science Policy Manager to deliver the ICR’s programme of science policy, public affairs and science information work. Working closely with the Science Policy Manager the post holder will help to develop ICR positions about key areas of cancer research policy for use in statements and consultation responses.

 The post holder will also help to promote the ICR’s positions and interests to policy makers by supporting the delivery of the public affairs strategies, to ensure the policy landscape maximises the impact of the organisation’s research for people with cancer.

In addition, the post holder will assist in the production and quality control for a range of science information materials to ensure the organisation speaks as consistently as possible about itself and its research.  

We are inviting applications from graduates in relevant science subjects who have an understanding of the medical research environment or academic environment. The successful applicant should be highly scientifically literate with excellent communication and analytical skills. Experience of writing about scientific or medical subjects for the general audience is desirable.

To apply please submit the online application on the ICR Careers site, attaching your CV with the supporting statement (addressing with specific examples where you meet the person specification, a brief description of your research experience and incl. the names and addresses of at least two referees).

For more details, please refer to the job description and person specification.

We consider all applications on merit and have a strong commitment to enhancing the diversity of our staff.

The ICR is the leading academic research centre in the UK. Effective industry collaboration and innovation in new medicines and technologies are at the heart of our approach to drive benefits for patients. The ICR is ranked:

 

• first for the quality and impact of our research*
• second worldwide for the number of our publications cited in patents**
• fourth worldwide for the citation rate of scientific research published across all fields**
• fourth worldwide for top-cited research publications**
• in the top five higher education institutions worldwide for academic influence and commercial impact**

 

*2014 Research Excellence Framework

** U-Multirank, 2020

Job Description and Person Specification  
Job Description Policy intern August 2021 V2.docx.pdf – 394KB
Additional Documentation for Candidates