The Institute of Cancer Research

The ICR was founded in 1909 as The Cancer Hospital Research Institute, a small research laboratory within what would become The Royal Marsden in Chelsea. It was officially opened by Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, in 1911 during his visit to award The Royal Marsden its Royal Charter.

The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is the UK’s leading academic research centre and a postgraduate college of the University of London.The University is committed to educating and training the next generation of researchers and clinicians. The PhD students conduct world-class research projects, while the MSc in Oncology teaches about the latest in clinical practice.

• Their science strategy, Making the discoveries: our strategy to defeat cancer, offers a bold and ambitious vision that will speed up our progress against cancer.

• The Institute of Cancer Research, London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust will together focus their efforts on solving the single biggest problem in cancer research.

• Cancer is so difficult to treat because it is enormously complex, and as its molecular make-up changes, it can evolve and adapt to changes in its environment — and become resistant to treatment.

• The new joint research strategy sets out clear steps to defeat cancer, by confronting its ability to adapt and evolve.

• The Institute of Cancer Research aims to attract the best people in cancer research across the range of our activities, and can offer an excellent working environment, competitive salaries and good staff benefits. They provide a range of career opportunities in scientific research, research support, and professional and administrative positions.

• The majority of ICR employees are directly engaged in research, in scientific or clinical roles. They also have senior staff scientists who may run part of a team, specialise in a particular area of research .

• Teams also include postdoctoral training fellows and staff scientists, and a number of specialist research roles such as bioinformaticians.