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 AFBIs 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 by clicking Apply below. In order to apply for this position, please click on the Apply for this job online link below 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. ALL APPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT ARE CONSIDERED STRICTLY ON THE BASIS OF MERIT All queries can be directed to HRConnect.