Below is a list of previous job vacancies advertised in the Agri-Food
and Biosiences Institute.
VETERINARY RESEARCH OFFICER (3 posts)
(Fixed term – 36 months)
BRANCH: Disease Surveillance and Investigation Branch (DSIB) (2 posts) & Immunodiagnostic Branch (IDB) (1 post)
REF: IRC111015
SALARY: £44,796 - £ 50,796
LOCATION: AFBI, Stoney Road, Belfast
Further appointments may be made from this competition, should AFBI positions become vacant which have similar duties and responsibilities.
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:
Applicants are encouraged to submit an online application at the following address:
www.nicsrecruitment.gov.uk 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 IRC111015.Completed application forms must be returned to arrive not later than 12:00 noon (UK time) on Friday 25th November 2011.
AFBI is an Equal Opportunities Employer and all applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.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.
VETERINARY RESEARCH OFFICER - EPIDEMIOLOGY
(Fixed term – 36 months)
BRANCH: Bacteriology Branch, Veterinary Sciences Division (VSD)
REF: IRC111014
SALARY: £44,796 - £ 50,796
LOCATION: AFBI, Stoney Road, Belfast
Further appointments may be made from this competition should AFBI positions become vacant which have similar duties and responsibilities.
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:
Applicants are encouraged to submit an online applicationat the following address:
www.nicsrecruitment.gov.uk. 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 IRC111014.Completed application forms must be returned to arrive not later than 12:00 noon (UK time) on 25th November 2011.
AFBI is an Equal Opportunities Employer and all applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.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.
Temporary IT Developer (2 Posts) - Fixed term – 12 months with possibility of extension
Salary: £20,285 per annum (under review)
Department: Biometrics & Information Systems Branch
Location AFBI Headquarters, Newforgelane, Belfast
Biometrics & Information Systems Branch requires 2 staff to provide IT development support to the branch scientific activities. The posts are for 12 months with the possibility of extension, working 37 hours per week.
The main duties associated with the post involve:
- Application development role involving developing and maintaining business and scientific applications for internal and/or external public and private sector clients;
- Production of application code supported by comprehensive documentation consistent with corporate best practice guidelines;
- Involvement in requirements gathering, application design, coding and testing;
- Design and development of relational databases;
- Keeping up-to-date with advances in computing technology and application development;
- Assistance in the development of the AFBI Intranet and Internet, if required;
- Assistance with internal and external training courses, if required.
Requirements of the posts are that you must have a minimum of a pass degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in an IT-related subject or other discipline with a computing content of 50% or more, relevant to Information Systems and Information Technology and a minimum of 1 year’s experience gained within a work environment, which may include placement work, of software development including:
- development of client-server and/or web-based applications;
- design and development of a relational database;
- testing and validating developed application code.
Further information concerning the post can be obtained from David Armstrong, Biometrics; Tel: 028 90 255292, e-mail:
david.armstrong@afbini.gov.uk.
Applications forms and details of the post can be obtained by contacting Philip White, AFBI HR Unit, AFBI Headquarters, Newforge Lane, Belfast, BT9 5PX by: E-mail:
Philip.white@afbini.gov.uk or Telephone: 028 90 255241.
Completed applications should be returned by either:
Post
Philip White, AFBI HR Unit, AFBI Headquarters, Newforge Lane, Belfast, BT9 5PX
or
To arrive by 5pm on Friday 15th July 2011.
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.
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.
PhD studentship opportunity
Assessment tools to determine the variability of nutrient composition in cattle slurry for on-farm decision support
Supervisors:
Dr. John Quinn, Queen’s University, Belfast, Dr. Peter Frost, Agri-Food and Bioscience Institute, Northern Ireland (AFBI), Stan Lalor and Dr. David Wall, Teagasc, Johnstown Castle Research Centre, Wexford
Project aim:
The objectives of this project are:
- To establish the influence of farm management, farming system, animal type and animal diet on cattle slurry characteristics (dry matter, and nutrient concentrations).
- To develop decision support tools for predicting cattle slurry characteristics based on simple farm management variables.
- To evaluate the efficacy and ease of use of on-farm assessment tools for assisting in nutrient management decision making at farm level.
- To develop NIRS calibration curves for characteristics of cattle slurry.
The project will include laboratory experiments and collection of on-farm data.
Background:
Maximising the fertiliser value of cattle slurry offers significant potential for farmers to reduce fertilizer costs. The knowledge in Ireland on how the recovery of applied nutrients from cattle slurry can be maximised has advanced substantially in recent years. However, a knowledge gap remains with regard to accurate assessment of the precise nutrients contents of slurries being applied.
Laboratory analysis of the nutrient content of slurry can be limited in its application due to the time delays between sampling and receipt of results. Farmers need results almost instantly in order to make decisions on application rates. This project is aimed towards developing tools that will make faster and more accurate estimates of slurry nutrient contents.
A combination of approaches will be used. The relationship between variations in farming system, housing, animal diet and farm management on the final slurry nutrient content will be investigated. From these relationships, models and decision support tools for predicting slurry characteristics based on simple categorical farm data will be developed. The potential for on-farm assessment tools to deliver quick and accurate estimates of nutrient contents will be evaluated, including an assessment of their applicability on-farm regarding labour and cost. The potential for faster delivery of laboratory analysis of cattle slurries using near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) will be assessed as an alternative to standard laboratory methods.
This project aims to deliver simple, easy to use tools for improving the speed and reliability of information on nutrients contents of slurries. This will allow farmers to increase the precision with which they can include nutrients from cattle slurry in the overall nutrient management programme of their farms. This will result in improved use of cattle slurries as a fertilizer, thereby giving cost savings for farmers, increased nutrient efficiency on farms and decreased environmental impact from cattle farming systems.
Requirements:
MSc. or at least an Honours Bachelor degree in environmental sciences, biological sciences, biology, chemistry, agriculture or related discipline. Good background knowledge of plant nutrient management and appropriate national regulations is desirable.
The applicant will register for a PhD at The Queen’s University of Belfast, and experimental work will be undertaken at Teagasc, Johnstown Castle, Wexford. The applicant should have a good working knowledge of English (spoken and written).
Scholarship:
The Teagasc Walsh Fellowship provides €21,000 per annum for three years from which university fees are paid.
If you wish to be considered for this position please send a completed CV containing details of your academic and research experience and contact details of two referees to Stan Lalor, Teagasc, Johnstown Castle, Wexford, Ireland. (
Stan.Lalor@teagasc.ie).
Closing date:
Fri 25 June 2010 or when a suitable candidate is identified
Temporary (12 Month) IT Developer (2 Posts)
Salary: £15,049 per annum (under review)
Location: AFBI Headquarters, Newforge Lane, Belfast, BT9 5PX
Department: Biometrics & Information Systems Branch
Completed application forms should be returned to arrive by 5pm on Wednesday 2nd June 2010.
Biometrics & Information Systems Branch requires 2 staff to provide IT development support to the branch scientific activities. The posts are tenable from June/July 2010 for 12 months, working 37 hours per week.
The main duties associated with the post involve:
- development of online IT applications incorporating linkages to relational databases;
- production of comprehensive documentation consistent with corporate best practice guides;
- liaison with statistical staff to develop and incorporate statistical models into applications.
Requirements of the posts are that you must either already have a degree in an IT-related subject or be a currently registered undergraduate student having just completed the penultimate (pre-final) year of a degree course in an IT-related subject. You must be able to demonstrate a strong knowledge of object-orientated programming and databases. You must also be able to adopt a logical approach to problem solving.
It is desirable that you should have experience of developing web-based applications, and good mathematical/statistical knowledge including analysis of data.
Further information concerning the post can be obtained from Sally Watson, Biometrics;
telephone: 028 90 255292,
e-mail:
Sally.Watson@afbini.gov.uk.
Committed to an Equal Opportunities policy and selection on merit, AFBI welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Applications forms and details of the post can be obtained by contacting Philip White, AFBI HR Unit, AFBI Headquarters, Newforge Lane, Belfast, BT9 5PX by:
e-mail:
Philip.white@afbini.gov.uk or
telephone: 028 90 255060.
Completed applications should be returned by either
post: Philip White, AFBI HR Unit, AFBI Headquarters, Newforge Lane, Belfast, BT9 5PX or by
e-mail to:
Philip.white@afbini.gov.uk.
Higher Scientific Officer – Molecular Virologist (fixed term)
Ref: IRC66095
Salary: £24,089 - £30,520 (under review)
Location: Stoney Road, Stormont, Belfast, BT4 3SD
Department: AFBI – Virology Branch
Completed application forms must be returned to arrive no later than 12 Noon (UK time) on Friday 21 May 2010
The post holder will be on a fixed-term contract of 12 months, which may be extended by up to 3 months.
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:
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 IRC66095.
AFBI is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
All Applications for Employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit
Research Fellow (Epidemiology, Ecology, Statistics, Quantitative Genetics, Mathematics)
Ref: 09/101031
Closing date: 4.00pm on Friday 28 August 2009
Salary: £29,704 - £38,757 per annum
Anticipated interview date: 16th September 2009
Contract duration: 29 months
Head of Agriculture Branch - Grade 6 (Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences Division)
Ref: IRC1961
Salary: £46,400 - £62,407
Location: AFBI, Large Park, Hillsborough, Co. Down, BT26 6DR
Department: Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences Division
Completed application forms must be returned to arrive no later than 12 Noon (UK time) on Friday 5 June 2009.
For an application form and more detailed information, including the duties and responsibilities of the above post, as well as 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. If you are calling from outside the UK please dial +44 (0) 28 9051 3623.
Email:
recruitment@hrconnect.nigov.netHead of Immunodiagnostic Branch - Grade 6 (Immunodiagnostic Branch)
Ref: IRC1962
Salary: £46,400 - £62,407
Location: AFBI, Veterinary Sciences Division, Stoney Road, Belfast, Co. Antrim, BT4 3SD
Department: Immunodiagnostic Branch
Completed application forms must be returned to arrive no later than 12 Noon (UK time) on Friday 5 June 2009.
For an application form and more detailed information, including the duties and responsibilities of the above post, as well as 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. If you are calling from outside the UK please dial +44 (0) 28 9051 3623.
Email:
recruitment@hrconnect.nigov.netCommercialisation Officer, Intellectual Property - Deputy Principal (Chief Executive’s Office, AFBI Innovations)
Ref: IRC1964
Salary: £30,142 - £38,893
Location: AFBI, Newforge Lane, Belfast, BT9 5PX
Department: Chief Executive’s Office, AFBI Innovations
Completed application forms must be returned to arrive no later than 12 Noon (UK time) on Friday 29 May 2009.
For an application form and more detailed information, including the duties and responsibilities of the above post, as well as 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. If you are calling from outside the UK please dial +44 (0) 28 9051 3623.
Email:
recruitment@hrconnect.nigov.net
Ref: IRC1609
Salary: £24,089 - £30,520
Location: AFBI, Newforge Lane, Belfast, BT9 5PX
Department: AFBI Corporate Services
Completed application forms must be returned to arrive no later than 12 Noon (UK time) on Friday 29 May 2009.
For an application form and more detailed information, including the duties and responsibilities of the above post, as well as 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. If you are calling from outside the UK please dial +44 (0) 28 9051 3623.
Email:
recruitment@hrconnect.nigov.net
Seabed Mapping Project Leader – Senior Scientific Officer (Fisheries & Aquatic Ecosystems Branch)
Ref: IRC1955
Salary: £30,142 - £38,893
Location: AFBI, Newforge Lane, Belfast, BT9 5PX.
Department: Fisheries & Aquatic Ecosystems
Completed application forms must be returned to arrive no later than 12 Noon (UK time) on Friday 29 May 2009.
For an application form and more detailed information, including the duties and responsibilities of the above post, as well as 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. If you are calling from outside the UK please dial +44 (0) 28 9051 3623.
Email:
recruitment@hrconnect.nigov.netMarine Fisheries Survey Co-ordinator – Higher Scientific Officer (Fisheries & Aquatic Ecosystems Branch)
Ref: IRC1960
Salary: £24,089 - £30,520
Location: AFBI, Newforge Lane, Belfast, BT9 5PX.
Department: Fisheries & Aquatic Ecosystems
Completed application forms must be returned to arrive no later than 12 Noon (UK time) on Friday 29 May 2009.
For an application form and more detailed information, including the duties and responsibilities of the above post, as well as 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. If you are calling from outside the UK please dial +44 (0) 28 9051 3623.
Email:
recruitment@hrconnect.nigov.netSenior Scientific Officer (Grassland Agronomy)
REF: PB/20/08
SALARY: £30,142 - £38,893
LOCATION: Crossnacreevy, Belfast BT6 95H
DEPARTMENT:Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI)
Completed application forms must be returned no later than 12:00 noon (UK time) on Friday 27 March 2009.
For an application form and more detailed information, including the duties and responsibilities of the above posts 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. If you are calling from outside the UK please dial +44 (0) 28 9051 3623.
Applicants are encouraged to submit an online application at the following address:
www.nicsrecruitment.gov.uk, However, requests for hard copy applications are accepted and all applications will be treated equally regardless of whether they are hard copy or online.
All requests must include your name, address and appropriate reference number.
AFBI is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
All Applications for Employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit
Senior Scientific Officer (Plant Pathology)
REF: PB/21/08
SALARY: £30,142 - £38,893
LOCATION: Newforge Lane, Belfast, BT9 5PX
DEPARTMENT: Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI)
Completed application forms must be returned no later than 12:00 noon (UK time) on Friday 27 March 2009.
For an application form and more detailed information, including the duties and responsibilities of the above posts 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. If you are calling from outside the UK please dial +44 (0) 28 9051 3623.
Applicants are encouraged to submit an online application at the following address:
www.nicsrecruitment.gov.uk, However, requests for hard copy applications are accepted and all applications will be treated equally regardless of whether they are hard copy or online.
All requests must include your name, address and appropriate reference number.
AFBI is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
All Applications for Employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit
Assistant Scientific Officer
REF: PB/14/08
DEPARTMENT: AFBI
LOCATION: Greater Belfast & Northern Ireland
SALARY RANGE: £15,049- £22,180
For an application form and more detailed information, including the duties and responsibilities of the above post, as well as the criteria to be used during the recruitment and selection process, write to HRConnect, PO Box 1089, 2nd Floor, Metro Building, 6-9 Donegall Square South, Belfast, BT1 9EW, or visit the Northern Ireland Civil Service recruitment website
http://www.nicsrecruitment.gov.uk or email
recruitment@hrconnect.nigov.netApplicants are encouraged to submit an online application at the following address:
http://www.nicsrecruitment.gov.uk. However, requests for hard copy applications are accepted 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 PB/14/08.
Completed application forms must be returned to arrive no later than 12 noon (UK time) Friday 5th December 2008
AFBI is an Equal Opportunities Employer
All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.
Vacant post: Soil Scientist - Senior Scientific Officer
Reference: PB/11/08
Location: AFBI Headquarters, Newforge Lane, Belfast.
Salary in range: £30,142 - £38,893
Please click the link below for further information
Closing date: 12 noon (UK time) on 21st November 2008
Vacant post: Programmer Analyst - ICT Level 4
Reference: PB/7/08; Salary in range: £20,801 - £26,086
Vacant posts: Programmer (ICT Level 3) - 2 Vacancies
Reference: PB/8/08; Salary in range: £17,668 - £21,132
All posts based at AFBI, Newforge Lane, Belfast
For an application form and more detailed information, including the duties and responsibilities of the above posts, as well as the criteria to be used during the recruitment and selection process either:
write to:
HRConnect,
PO Box 1089,
2nd Floor, Metro Building,
6-9 Donegall Square South,
Belfast, BT1 9EW,
Applicants are encouraged to submit an online application at the following address:
www.nicsrecruitment.gov.uk.
However, requests for hard copy applications are accepted and all applications will be treated equally regardless of whether they are hard copy or online.
All requests must include your name, address and relevant reference number. AFBI is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Closing Date: Friday 19th September 2008.at 12 noon (UK time)
Laboratory, Office and Field Support Staff
Support Grade Band II (SGBII). Salary range: £13,130 - £14,420.
Please view the link below for further information:
Closing date: 12 noon (UK time) 22 August 2008
Residues Chemist - Higher Scientific Officer, 3 year Fixed Term Contract
Salary in range £22,621 - £29,922
Based at Chemical Surveillance Branch, Veterinary Sciences Division, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Please click the link below for more information on this post:
Closing date: 13 June 2008 at 12 noon (GMT)
Ruminant Nutritionist - Higher Scientific Officer, 2.5 year Fixed Term Contract
Salary in range £22,621 - £29,922
Based at AFBI, Hillsborough, Northern Ireland
Please click the link below or more information on this post:
Closing date: 13 June 2008 at 12 noon (GMT)
Postgraduate Fellowship: The Economic and Environmental Impacts of Changing Energy Prices on the Food Supply Chain.
Salary: The current Walsh Fellowship rate, to cover postgraduate stipend and all fees, is €21,000 per annum. The Fellowship is available for a maximum of three years.
We are seeking an enthusiastic research student with a strong economics background to work on a project to analyse the economic and environmental impacts of changing energy prices on the food supply chain in Northern Ireland. The project is supported by the Walsh Fellowship Programme and the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI), Northern Ireland.
Closing date : Friday 30th May 2008 at 5.00 pm
Anticipated start date: September 2008
Research Fellow, School of Biological Sciences (QUB)
Salary : £27,466 - £35,837 per annum.
Reference Number: 08/100362
Job Purpose:
The successful candidate will be a key member of a research team investigating the impact of host and pathogen factors on susceptibility to bovine tuberculosis (TB) and will be responsible for planning and delivery of research so that the overall objectives of the project are met. The post will primarily involve data management and statistical analysis and may include aspects of field and laboratory work.
Closing date : 4.00pm, Friday 25 April 2008
Anticipated interview date: 21 May 2008.
Temporary Laboratory Attendants (AFBI Hillsborough)
Support Grade Band 2 (SGB2), Salary: £12,520
Reference: AFBI (AFESD) SGBII (T) EXT 02(B)/2008
Closing date: Tuesday 8 April 2008 at 12:00
Permanent Industrial Worker (AFBI Belfast Area )
Grade I to E , Salary: £ 213.24 per week (gross) to 250.54 per week (gross) (Under review)
(Age 18 and over).
Reference: AFBI IND P 01/2008
Closing date: Monday 31 Mar 2008 at 12:00
Permanent Industrial Worker (AFBI Hillsborough )
Grade I to E , Salary: £ 213.24 per week (gross) to 250.54 per week (gross) (Under review)
(Age 18 and over).
Reference: AFBI IND P 02/2008
Closing date: Monday 31 Mar 2008 at 12:00
Temporary Industrial Worker (AFBI Loughgall)
Grade I , Salary: £ 213.24 per week (gross) (Under review) (Age 18 and over)
Reference: AFBI (IND) T 01/2008
Closing date: Friday 28 Mar 2008 at 12:00
Permanent Industrial Worker (AFBI Loughgall )
Grade I to E , Salary: £ 213.24 per week (gross) to 250.54 per week (gross) (Under review)
(Age 18 and over).
Reference: AFBI IND P 03/2008
Closing date: Monday 31 Mar 2008 at 12:00
Accountant (Deputy Principal) Salary Range - £28,153 - £38,131
Reference: AFBI (Ext) 04/2008 (P)
Closing date: Thursday 20 Mar 2008 at 12:00
Marine Environmental Impact Assessment:
Senior Scientific Officer (SSO), Salary Range: £28,153 - £38,131
Reference: AFBI (Ext) 03/2008P
Closing date: 29 Feb 2008 at 12:00
Temporary Laboratory Attendants (AFBI Crossnacreevy)
Support Grade Band 2 (SGB2), Salary: £12,520
Reference: AFBI (APSD) SGBII (T) EXT 01/2008
Closing date: 29 Feb 2008 at 12:00
Head of Agriculture Branch - Senior Principal Scientific Officer (UG 6) Ref: AFBI (EXT) 06/2007P
Salary in range £37,387 to £58,807 (under review)
Closing date: 29 Feb 2008 at 12:00
Dairy Research Unit:
Higher Scientific Officer (HSO), Salary Range: £22,621 - £29,922
Reference: AFBI (Ext) 02/2008P
For this competition please contact:
Closing date: 22 Feb 2008 at 12:00
Dairy Research Unit:
Principal Scientific Officer (PSO), Salary Range: £37,322 - £49,800
Reference: AFBI (Ext) 01/2008P
Closing date: 22 Feb 2008 at 12:00
Temporary Laboratory Attendants (AFBI Hillsborough)
Support Grade Band 2 (SGB2), Salary: £12,520
Reference: AFBI (AFESD) SGBII (T) EXT 02/2008
Closing date: 7 Mar 2008 at 12:00
Evaluation of biogas production and Green House Gas (GHG) mitigation from anaerobic digestion (AD) of pig manure with co-digestion of crops and crop by-products
A three-year project “Evaluation of biogas production and GHG mitigation from AD of pig manure with co-digestion of crops and crop by-products” has recently been funded by Irish Department of Agriculture and Food under the Research Stimulus Fund. The total funding of the project is €940,000. Three partner organizations will participate in this project: Environmental Engineering Group, Department of Civil Engineering/Environmental Change Institute, National University of Ireland, Galway (NUI Galway); Moorepark Research Centre, Teagasc (the Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority); and Agri-Food and Bioscience Institute (AFBI), Hillsborough, Northern Ireland.
The successful applicant will conduct laboratory and meso-scale experiments in NUI Galway and at Moorepark Research Centre, Fermoy Co. Cork.. The components of the research project will include: (1) literature review of AD of pig manure, including biogas production, impact on GHG emissions, utilization of crops and crop by-products as substrates for co-digestion; (2) investigation of biogas production and optimum operational conditions at laboratory- and meso-scale levels; (3) determination of mass balance for major plant nutrients; (4) determination of GHG emissions from digestate at laboratory-, meso- and field-scale levels; and (5) life cycle assessment of AD of pig manure co-digested with crops/crop by-products.
The PhD student will receive a high level of support from the three partner institutions. The Environmental Research Group at NUI, Galway has established an environmental analysis lab, a biosensor lab and a molecular analysis lab. Currently, there are five postdoctoral researchers researching biofuel production, genetic analysis, biosensors and mathematical modeling in this group. The successful PhD student will learn advanced techniques and acquire knowledge in molecular analysis, mathematic modeling and AD from these experienced researchers.
The stipend paid to the successful candidate will be €21,000, €23,000 and €25,000 per annum in year 1, 2 and 3 of the project, respectively. Registration fees must be paid by the student out of this stipend.
Applicants must have a degree in environmental engineering, science or related discipline. Although not essential it would be preferable if candidates had previously obtained a masters degree.
Please send your CV and a cover letter with names and contact details of three referees to Dr. Xinmin Zhan (Xinmin.zhan@nuigalway.ie).
For additional information please contact Dr. Xinmin Zhan without hesitation.
Dr. Xinmin Zhan
Department of Civil Engineering
National University of Ireland, Galway
Tel: +353-91-495239
Fax: +353-91-494507
Flavour Biochemist – Higher Scientific Officer (HSO), Salary Range: £22,621 - £29,922
Reference: AFBI (EXT) 13/2007(P)
Closing date: 07 Dec 2007 at 12:00
Business Development Manager Grade 7, Salary Range: £37,322 - £49,800
Reference: AFBI (EXT) 11/2007(P)
Closing date: 23 Nov 2007 at 12:00
Laboratory Attendant – Support Grade Band 2 (SGB2), Salary Range: £12,520 - £13,997
Reference: AFBI (EXT) 12/07(P)
Closing date: 23 Nov 2007 at 12:00
Accountant (Deputy Principal) Salary Range - £28,153 - £38,131
Reference: AFBI (EXT) 10/07P
Closing date: 14 Sep 2007 at 12:00
Assistant Scientific Officer Ref: AFBI (Ext) 09/2007 P Salary Range - £14,975 - £22,070
Entry Requirement - 4 GCE/GCSE ‘O’ levels, grades A – C. (These must include English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject.)
Head of Plant Production and Ecology Branch - Senior
Principal Scientific Officer (UG6) Ref: AFBI (EXT) 07/2007P
Salary
in range £37,387 to £58,807 (under review)
Head of Biometrics Branch - Senior Principal Scientific Officer (UG6)
Ref: AFBI (EXT) 08/2007P
Salary in range £37,387
to £58,807 (under review)
Deputy Chief Veterinary Research Officer - Operations
(G6 analogous) Ref: AFBI (EXT) 04/2007P
Salary
in range £49,459 to £58,807 (under review)
Head of Bacteriology - Senior Veterinary Research Officer
1 (UG 6) Ref: AFBI (EXT) 05/2007P
Salary in range £37,387 to £58,807
(under review)
Veterinary Research Officer - 3 Posts (Equivalent to NICS UG7). Ref:
VRO
0906
in Disease Surveillance and Investigation Branch (pathologist)
in
Disease Surveillance and Investigation Branch (veterinary diagnostician)
in Virology
Branch (veterinary virologist)
Salary in the region of £31,927
- £47,866
Principal Scientific Officer (PSO), Ref: PSOM 0906 – Microbiologist/Immunologist
Salary
in the region of £31,927 - £47,866
or
Senior
Scientific Officer
(SSO), Ref: SSOM 0906 – Microbiologist/Immunologist
Salary in the
region of £21,747 - £36,389
Senior Scientific Officer (SSO) - Soil Scientist. Ref: SSOS 0906
Salary
in the region of £21,747 - £36,389
or
Higher
Scientific Officer
(HSO) - Soil Scientist. Ref: HSO 0906
Salary in the region of £17,875
- £28,759
Senior Scientific Officer (SSO), Ref: SSOF 0906 – Freshwater ecologist
Salary
in the region of £21,747 - £36,389
or
Higher
Scientific Officer
(HSO), Ref: HSOF 0906 – Freshwater ecologist
Salary in the region
of £17,875 - £28,759
Head of Finance (equivalent to NICS Grade 7). Ref: HF 0906
Salary
in the region of £31,927 - £47,866
Human Resource Manager (Equivalent to NICS UG7). Ref: HRM 0906
Salary
in the region of £31,927 to £47,866
Purchasing Manager (Equivalent to NICS DP/SO). Ref: PM 0906
Salary
in the region of £20,031 - £28,759 for Staff Officer; £24,804 - £36,650 for Deputy Principal
