Higher Scientific Officer - Animal Welfare Scientist
Higher Scientific Officer - Animal Welfare Scientist
This is a full-time permanent position focused on scientific research on the welfare of various farm animal species, at the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute in Northern Ireland. All details can be found through the external link and the 'candidate information booklet'
REF: IRC328715
DEPARTMENT: Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute Northern Ireland (AFBI)
SALARY: £37,694 - £38,990 (under review)
LOCATION: AFBI Hillsborough, Large Park, Hillsborough, BT26 6DR, Northern Ireland. however, they may on occasion be expected to work at other sites in Northern Ireland as required.
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, 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.
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Completed application forms must be submitted no later than 12:00 noon (UK time) on Friday 7th August 2026.
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