Look no further... for a challenging, dynamic and rewarding career with a difference.
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.
Visit the link below for current post graduate research opportunities in AFBI:
Current Vacancies
Higher Scientific Officer - Ruminant Nutritionist
DEPARTMENT: AFBI, Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (NI)
LOCATION: AFBI Hillsborough, Large Park, Hillsborough. BT26 6DR
Alternatively, an application pack can be requested by contacting:
HRConnect,
PO Box 1089,
The Metro Building,
6-9 Donegall Square South,
Belfast, BT1 9EW.
Telephone: 0800 1 300 330.
All requests must include your name, address and reference number IRC183160.
Completed application forms must be returned to arrive not later than 12:00 noon (UK time) on Friday 31st May 2013.
Further appointments may be made from this competition should AFBI positions become vacant which have similar duties and responsibilities.
AFBI is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Applications are particularly welcomed from Roman Catholics as this group is currently under-represented within AFBI.
ALL APPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT ARE CONSIDERED STRICTLY ON THE BASIS OF MERIT.
Senior Scientific Officer - Animal Welfare
DEPARTMENT: AFBI, Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (NI)
LOCATION: AFBI Hillsborough, Large Park, Hillsborough. BT26 6DR
Alternatively, an application pack can be requested by contacting:
HRConnect,
PO Box 1089,
The Metro Building,
6-9 Donegall Square South,
Belfast, BT1 9EW.
Telephone: 0800 1 300 330.
All requests must include your name, address and reference number IRC183130.
Completed application forms must be returned to arrive not later than 12:00 noon (UK time) on Friday 31st May 2013.
Further appointments may be made from this competition should AFBI positions become vacant which have similar duties and responsibilities.
AFBI is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Applications are particularly welcomed from Roman Catholics as this group is currently under-represented within AFBI.
ALL APPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT ARE CONSIDERED STRICTLY ON THE BASIS OF MERIT.
Higher Scientific Officer - Farm Mechanisation Unit
DEPARTMENT: AFBI, Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (NI)
LOCATION: AFBI Hillsborough, Large Park, Hillsborough. BT26 6DR
Alternatively, an application pack can be requested by contacting:
HRConnect,
PO Box 1089,
The Metro Building,
6-9 Donegall Square South,
Belfast, BT1 9EW.
Telephone: 0800 1 300 330.
All requests must include your name, address and reference number IRC183125.
Completed application forms must be returned to arrive not later than 12:00 noon (UK time) on Friday 31st May 2013.
Further appointments may be made from this competition should AFBI positions become vacant which have similar duties and responsibilities.
AFBI is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Applications are particularly welcomed from Roman Catholics as this group is currently under-represented within AFBI.
ALL APPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT ARE CONSIDERED STRICTLY ON THE BASIS OF MERIT.
Higher Scientific Officer - Sustainable Beef Systems
DEPARTMENT: AFBI, Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (NI)
LOCATION: AFBI Hillsborough, Large Park, Hillsborough. BT26 6DR
Alternatively, an application pack can be requested by contacting:
HRConnect,
PO Box 1089,
The Metro Building,
6-9 Donegall Square South,
Belfast, BT1 9EW.
Telephone: 0800 1 300 330.
All requests must include your name, address and reference number IRC183119.
Completed application forms must be returned to arrive not later than 12:00 noon (UK time) on Friday 31st May 2013.
Further appointments may be made from this competition should AFBI positions become vacant which have similar duties and responsibilities.
AFBI is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Applications are particularly welcomed from Roman Catholics as this group is currently under-represented within AFBI.
ALL APPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT ARE CONSIDERED STRICTLY ON THE BASIS OF MERIT.
Higher Scientific Officer - Sustainable Dairy Systems (Fixed Term 3 years)
DEPARTMENT: AFBI, Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (NI)
LOCATION: AFBI Hillsborough, Large Park, Hillsborough. BT26 6DR
Alternatively, an application pack can be requested by contacting:
HRConnect,
PO Box 1089,
The Metro Building,
6-9 Donegall Square South,
Belfast, BT1 9EW.
Telephone: 0800 1 300 330.
All requests must include your name, address and reference number IRC183496.
Completed application forms must be returned to arrive not later than 12:00 noon (UK time) on Friday 31st May 2013.
Further appointments may be made from this competition should AFBI positions become vacant which have similar duties and responsibilities.
AFBI is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Applications are particularly welcomed from Roman Catholics as this group is currently under-represented within AFBI.
ALL APPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT ARE CONSIDERED STRICTLY ON THE BASIS OF MERIT.
Higher Scientific Officer - Sustainable Pig Systems (Fixed Term 3 years)
DEPARTMENT: AFBI, Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (NI)
LOCATION: AFBI Hillsborough, Large Park, Hillsborough. BT26 6DR
Alternatively, an application pack can be requested by contacting:
HRConnect,
PO Box 1089,
The Metro Building,
6-9 Donegall Square South,
Belfast, BT1 9EW.
Telephone: 0800 1 300 330.
All requests must include your name, address and reference number IRC183128.
Completed application forms must be returned to arrive not later than 12:00 noon (UK time) on Friday 31st May 2013.
Further appointments may be made from this competition should AFBI positions become vacant which have similar duties and responsibilities.
AFBI is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Applications are particularly welcomed from Roman Catholics as this group is currently under-represented within AFBI.
ALL APPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT ARE CONSIDERED STRICTLY ON THE BASIS OF MERIT.
Higher Scientific Officer - Sustainable Sheep Systems (Fixed Term 3 years)
DEPARTMENT: AFBI, Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (NI)
LOCATION: AFBI Hillsborough, Large Park, Hillsborough. BT26 6DR
Alternatively, an application pack can be requested by contacting:
HRConnect,
PO Box 1089,
The Metro Building,
6-9 Donegall Square South,
Belfast, BT1 9EW.
Telephone: 0800 1 300 330.
All requests must include your name, address and reference number IRC183127.
Completed application forms must be returned to arrive not later than 12:00 noon (UK time) on Friday 31st May 2013.
Further appointments may be made from this competition should AFBI positions become vacant which have similar duties and responsibilities.
AFBI is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Applications are particularly welcomed from Roman Catholics as this group is currently under-represented within AFBI.
ALL APPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT ARE CONSIDERED STRICTLY ON THE BASIS OF MERIT.
