"Senior Scientific Officer – Plant Scientist"

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Senior Scientific Officer – Plant Scientist

REF: IRC324213

SALARY: £47,304 - £49,515

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

LOCATION: The successful candidate will be based at AFBI Crossnacreevy. However, successful applicants will be expected to work at other sites/farms in Northern Ireland, including Loughgall, Hillsborough and Newforge, Belfast.

Further permanent and fixed term 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 17th April 2026.

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Telephone: 0800 1 300 330

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