Job description
ANIMAL - GRASSLAND SCIENTIST
Location: AFBI Hillsborough
Hours: 37hrs per week over 5 days may include weekends
Duration: up to 3 months
Pay: £19.59 per hour
About AFBI & the Agri-Environment Branch:
The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) delivers world-class science to support agriculture, the environment, and the wider economy. Sponsored by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), AFBI provides evidence-based research and monitoring that informs government policy and promotes sustainability in Northern Ireland and beyond.
Main duties include:
Management of grassland and animal experiments, emissions data collection and compilation, analysis of data, report preparation and scientific publication within the Grassland Systems Research Unit.
Essential Criteria:
- PhD in grassland or animal discipline
OR
- BSc in Agric Science or Environmental Science AND 2 years management experience of agricultural research trials
- Strong organisational skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and delivery high quality work under tight deadlines
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Apply Now!
Take the next step in your career and join a rewarding role with AFBI. Apply today or contact Evette Fiddes at [email protected]
Starting your CV from scratch? Our AI powered CV builder makes the process easier than ever!
Create your CV
