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Head of Agronomy and Plant Science

4 months ago

Belfast, United Kingdom Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) Full time



LOCATION:
AFBI Crossnacreevy, 50 Houston Road, Belfast, BT6 9SH or AFBI Loughgall, 12 Manor Farm, BT61, 8JB.


AFBI is now seeking an enthusiastic, internationally recognised scientist with a high level of expertise and knowledge of agronomy and plant sciences to join its scientific team and lead our work in this area.

The Head of Agronomy and Plant Science will lead AFBI's statutory work programme on variety and seed testing as well as a research programme to develop new methods for variety testing with a specific focus on using 'omics' technology as well as imagery.

The research programme will also focus on the impact of climate as well as climate change on plant performance, productivity and the agronomy of plant production i.e.

the interaction between soil, its health, the wider climatic environment, the application of nutrients and the productivity of grass and cereals.

The appointee will also have oversight of AFBI's grass breeding research programme and scientific direction.

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.

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Completed application forms must be submitted no later than 12:00 noon (UK time) on Monday 3rd June 2024.
Applications are particularly welcomed from Roman Catholics and Females as these groups are currently under-represented within AFBI.

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