Head of Plant Research and Testing Station – AFBI Crossnacreevy (Grade 7)
REF: IRC308332
DEPARTMENT: Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute Northern Ireland (AFBI)
SALARY: £55,207 - £59,049 (under review)
LOCATION: AFBI Crossnacreevy, 50 Houston Road, Crossnacreevy, Belfast BT6 9SH
AFBI is now seeking an enthusiastic, internationally recognised scientist with a high level of expertise and knowledge of agronomy and plant sciences. The post holder will have oversight and responsibility of work programmes based at AFBI Crossnacreevy. The successful candidate will further develop AFBI’s work programme aligned with the statutory testing requirements for grass and cereal varieties and seeds. They will also take forward a research programme with a focus on advancing scientific knowledge in the area of how plants and agronomy can support climate resilience, minimise the environmental impact of land use while also maximizing the economic value that can be attained from land
Further appointments may be made from this competition should AFBI positions become vacant which have similar duties and responsibilities.
For further information and to submit your application, click APPLY NOW.
Completed application forms must be submitted no later than 12:00 noon (UK time) on Friday 7th March 2025.
Applications are particularly welcomed from Roman Catholics and Females as these groups are currently under-represented within AFBI.
ALL APPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT ARE CONSIDERED STRICTLY ON THE BASIS OF MERIT
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