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Career Opportunities in AFBI

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The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) is widely recognised as a leading Scientific Organisation. We offer a wide range of career development opportunities within the Scientific, Administrative and Industrial disciplines.
If you are an enthusiastic individual who wants to be challenged, has the potential to be an innovative and creative thinker in a results oriented, ever-changing scientific environment, then AFBI is your next career move.
Vacancies may arise at any of the seven sites of the Institute, all based in Northern Ireland.
AFBI also offers opportunities for Seasonal employment across it's seven sites. These posts are advertised from January onwards and details will be made available below.
Applications can be made through advertisements which appear in the local papers: Belfast Telegraph, Irish News, Newsletter and the local job markets.
The local job markets within Northern Ireland also advertise online via the following websites: www.delni.gov.uk  or www.jobcentreonline.com  
Visit the link below for current post graduate research opportunities in AFBI:


Current Vacancies

Chief Executive (AFBI)
Ref: IRC72846
Salary: £81,600 - £160,000
Location: AFBI Headquarters, 18a Newforge Lane, Belfast, Co. Down, BT9 5PX
This is a challenging post which will provide an opportunity to deliver results. It will also provide a significant leadership and management opportunity, not least in the management of change.
For an application form and more detailed information, including the duties and responsibilities of the post, and the criteria to be used during the recruitment and selection process, please write, email or telephone HRConnect at:
HRConnect,
PO Box 1089,
The Metro Building,
6-9 Donegall Square South,
Belfast, BT1 9EW.
Telephone: 0800 1 300 330.
Email: recruitment@hrconnect.nigov.net
Applicants are encouraged to submit an online application at the following address: http://www.nicsrecruitment.gov.uk/current_job_vacancies/695/chief-executive
However, requests for hard copy applications are welcomed and all applications will be treated equally regardless of whether they are hard copy or online.
All requests must include your name, address and reference number IRC72846.
Completed application forms must be returned to HRConnect at the address above to arrive not later than 12:00 noon (UK time) on Tuesday 7th September 2010.
AFBI is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
All Applications for Employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.

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