Head of Plant Research and Testing Station

Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) - AFBI Crossnacreevy

Location:	Belfast
Salary:	£55,207 to £59,049 per annum
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Permanent

Placed On:	10th February 2025
Closes:	7th March 2025
Job Ref:	IRC308332

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 more detailed information, including the duties and responsibilities of the post, and the criteria to be used during the recruitment and selection process, please click on the Candidate Information Booklet link below.

In order to apply for this position, please click on the 'Apply' button, to register to this vacancy and to submit an online application.

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.

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