Field – going Scientist: Marine and Freshwater Fisheries Environment – Assistant Scientific Officer
REF: IRC328514
SALARY: £26,449 – £28,094 (under review)
DEPARTMENT: Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute Northern Ireland (AFBI)
LOCATION: The successful candidate will normally be based at AFBI Headquarters, Newforge Lane, Belfast, BT9 5PX. They may also be expected to work at other AFBI sites in Northern Ireland as required. Successful candidates will be required to work in and on water onboard the AFBI research vessel R.V. Corystes, freshwater or commercial vessels.
CLOSING DATE: 12:00 noon (UK time) on Friday 17th July 2026.
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 www.nicsrecruitment.org.uk
Completed application forms must be submitted no later than 12:00 noon (UK time) on 17th July 2026.
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