FAQs
What is the salary for the Computational Chemistry placement student position?
The salary for the Computational Chemistry placement student position is £23,000 plus benefits.
What are the working hours for this placement?
The working hours for this placement are full time at 35 hours per week.
Where is the placement located?
The placement is office-based at the CRUK Scotland Institute (formerly CRUK Beatson Institute) in Glasgow, UK.
What is the duration of the contract for this placement?
The contract for this placement is a fixed-term contract for 52 weeks.
When is the closing date for applications?
The closing date for applications is 03 November 2024 at 23:55.
Can I apply if I require visa sponsorship to work in the UK?
No, Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship, so you must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy.
What qualifications are required to apply for this placement?
Candidates must be studying for a chemistry, computer science, or similar degree (BSc/MSc/MSci/MChem) and have successfully completed at least 2 years of study by August 2025.
Is programming experience required for this role?
Yes, some experience of programming, ideally in Python, is required for this role.
What will the successful candidate be doing during the placement?
The successful candidate will be developing scripts and cheminformatics workflows, analyzing data, providing reports and presentations, maintaining laboratory notebooks, and interacting with colleagues within the team.
What type of interview process can candidates expect?
Candidates can expect a competency-based interview along with exercises related to the placement.
Are applications from graduates and PhD students accepted for this scheme?
No, applications from graduates and PhD students will not be considered for this placement scheme.
What skills are important for candidates applying for this role?
Candidates should have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, good teamwork abilities, attention to detail, strong time management skills, and a sound knowledge of Microsoft packages.
What kind of experience will the successful applicant gain?
The successful applicant will learn about core computational/medicinal chemistry concepts and gain experience in modern software used in drug discovery.