Higher Scientific Officer in Sustainable Beef and Sheep Systems at Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI)

SALARY: Currently the salary for the post will be within the range £35,560 – £36,783 (£37,694 – £38,990 with effect from 1 August 2025                 

LOCATION: The successful candidate will be based at AFBI Sustainable Livestock Systems Branch, Hillsborough, Co. Down BT26 6DR. They will also be expected to work at other AFBI sites, including Deerpark Farm, Loughgall, Co Armagh and commercial farms as required.

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 click on the ‘Apply’ button above.

Completed application forms must be submitted no later than 12:00 noon (UK time) on Friday 23rd May 2025.

We would particularly welcome applications from females and those from a Roman Catholic background.

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