Plankton Ecologist - Higher Scientific Officer (PEACEPLUS ACCLIMATISE Project) Fixed Term Contract REF: IRC324906 SALARY: £37,694 - £38,990 DEPARTMENT: Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute Northern Ireland (AFBI) LOCATION: The successful candidate will normally be based at AFBI Headquarters, Belfast, but may also have the opportunity to work at other AFBI sites in Northern Ireland. The successful candidate will also be required to work as part of the oceanographic team in multi-disciplinary scientific cruises at sea on-board the research vessel Corystes Further permanent and fixed term appointments may be made from this competition should AFBI positions become vacant which have similar duties and responsibilities. Completed application forms must be submitted no later than 12:00 noon (UK time) on 01 May 2026. ALL APPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT ARE CONSIDERED STRICTLY ON THE BASIS OF MERIT ACCLIMATISE is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).