Head of Plant Research and Testing Station – AFBI Crossnacreevy (Grade 7)

Nature Careers, United Kingdom

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Belfast, NORTHERN IRELAND
Job Type: FullTime

Head of Plant Research and Testing Station – AFBI Crossnacreevy (Grade 7)

REF: IRC308332                

SALARY: £55,207 - £59,049 (under review)   

DEPARTMENT: Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute Northern Ireland (AFBI)           

LOCATION:  AFBI Newforge, 18a Newforge Lane, Belfast, BT9 5PX     

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 and to apply, please go to www.nicsrecruitment.org.uk

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

All queries can be directed to HRConnect by:

Email: recruitment@hrconnect.nigov.net

Telephone: 0800 1 300 330


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