Plankton Ecologist: Higher Scientific Officer (HSO), AFBI

Northern Ireland Civil Service; Belfast; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A government body in Northern Ireland is seeking a Plankton Ecologist for a Higher Scientific Officer role. The position offers a salary range of £35,560 - £36,783, with potential for an increase in 2025. Responsibilities included will be detailed in the Candidate Information Booklet, and applications must be submitted by noon on August 15, 2025.

Job description

Plankton Ecologist: Higher Scientific Officer (HSO), AFBI

DEPARTMENT: AFBI - Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute

SALARY: £35,560 - £36,783 (£37,694 - £38,990 with effect from 1 August 2025)

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

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 “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 15th August 2025.

We would particularly welcome applications from females and those from a Roman Catholic background.

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