Job Description

REF: IRC313727DEPARTMENT: AFBI - Agri-Food and Biosciences InstituteSALARY: xc2xa324,225 - xc2xa325,732 (under review)LOCATION: AFBI Hillsborough, Co. Down, BT26 6DRAFBI is now seeking an enthusiastic, internationally recognised scientist with a high level of expertise and knowledge of plant pest and/or plant pathogen surveillance. The post holder will have oversight and responsibility of a diverse range of scientific work programmes based at AFBI Newforge Lane, Belfast, Northern Ireland. The successful candidate will further develop AFBIxe2x80x99s science aligned with the statutory testing requirements for plant health and pesticide monitoring. They will also develop and direct a research programme with a focus on advancing pest and pathogen surveillance, and/or implementing integrated pest management principles.For an introductory video on AFBI, please see: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 xe2x80x9cApply for this job onlinexe2x80x9d 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 16th May 2025.We would particularly welcome applications from females and those from a Roman Catholic background.ALL APPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT ARE CONSIDERED STRICTLY ON THE BASIS OF MERITAll queries can be directed to HRConnect by:Email: recruitment@hrconnect.nigov.netTelephone: 0800 1 300 330

Northern Ireland Civil Service