Role: Higher Scientific Officer in Sustainable Beef and Sheep Systems REF: IRC312993 SALARY: Within the range £35,560 - £36,783 (£37,694 - £38,990 with effect from 1 August 2025). DEPARTMENT: Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute Northern Ireland (AFBI). LOCATION: The successful candidate will be based at AFBI Sustainable Livestock Systems Branch, Hillsborough, Co. Down BT26 6DR. They will also be expected to work at other AFBI sites, including Deerpark Farm, Loughgall, Co Armagh and commercial farms as required. Further appointments may be made from this competition should AFBI positions become vacant which have similar duties and responsibilities. For more detailed information and to apply, please go to Completed application forms must be submitted no later than 12:00 noon (UK time) on Friday 23rd May 2025. We would particularly welcome applications from females and those from a Roman Catholic background. ALL APPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT ARE CONSIDERED STRICTLY ON THE BASIS OF MERIT