Oceanography and Limnology Programme Leader

Oceanography and Limnology Programme Leader – Principal Scientific Officer (PSO)

REF: IRC249173

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

SALARY: £48,829 – £53,518 (under review)

LOCATION: AFBI Headquarters, Newforge Lane, Belfast, BT9 5PX

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic researcher to lead their programme of work in the area of Oceanography and Limnology. This is an exciting opportunity to develop and influence the oceanography and limnology science portfolio at AFBI to provide evidence-based research towards an ecosystem-based approach to the management of Northern Ireland’s coastal and regional waters. This is approached through a variety of research themes covering areas such as coastal oceanography, water quality, ocean acidification, resilience to climate change and coastal processes. The role requires an experienced, horizon scanning scientist who can develop AFBI’s portfolio in relation to physical science services and to expand AFBI’s national and international portfolio of projects.

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.

Completed application forms must be returned to arrive not later than 12:00 noon (UK time) on Tuesday 30th June 2020.

All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit. Applications are particularly welcomed from Roman Catholics and Females as these groups are currently under-represented within AFBI.

AFBI is an Equal Opportunities Employer

ALL APPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT ARE CONSIDERED STRICTLY ON THE BASIS OF MERIT

All queries can be directed to HRConnect by:

Email: recruitment@hrconnect.nigov.net
Telephone: 0800 1 300 330

Check Also

Discovery of Plastic Particles in Human Testicles: A Threat to Male Fertility

Introduction Scientists have discovered significant concentrations of microplastics in human testicular tissues, raising concerns about …

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *