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Principal Scientific Officer - Head of Livestock Genetics and Breeding AFBI - Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute Northern Ireland Hillsborough, United Kingdom GBP 61,673 - 64,469 per year REF: IRC330836 SALARY: £61,673 - £64,469 (under review) DEPARTMENT: Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute Northern Ireland (AFBI) LOCATION: The successful candidate will be based at 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. This role offers a unique opportunity to join the Agri-Food and BioSciences Institute (AFBI) as Head of Livestock Genetics and Breeding. The successful candidate will lead groundbreaking research that will shape the future of sustainable livestock production in Northern Ireland and beyond. Using AFBI’s extensive research farm platform and the NIFAB (biobank) database, the post holder will drive innovation in genomics, genetics and data science, lead a high-performing scientific team, influence industry and government policy, and collaborate with leading national and international partners to deliver real-world impact. 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 and to apply, please go to Candidate Information Booklet . Completed application forms must be submitted no later than 12:00 noon (UK time) on 30 th October 2026 . 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 Apply Now Deadline 30 October Don't forget to mention EuroScienceJobs when applying. Share this Job More Job Searches United Kingdom Agriculture Animal Health and Veterinary Bioinformatics Biology Biotechnology and Genetics Computing/Programming Data Science Earth Science Government/Public Sector Maths and Computing On-site PhD Required Statistics AFBI - Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute Northern Ireland
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