Freshwater Fisheries Section Head (Principal Scientific Officer) REF : IRC323908 This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced scientist to lead and develop AFBI’s Freshwater Fisheries Science Programme at a pivotal time for Freshwater Science in Northern Ireland. SALARY : £61,673 - £64,469 DEPARTMENT : Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute Northern Ireland (AFBI) LOCATION : AFBI Headquarters, Newforge Lane Belfast, BT9 5PX Further permanent and fixed term 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 click the apply icon. Completed application forms must be submitted no later than 12:00 noon (UK time) on Friday 27th March 2026. ALL APPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT ARE CONSIDERED STRICTLY ON THE BASIS OF MERIT All queries can be directed to HRConnect by: Email : recruitment@hrconnect.nigov.net Telephone : 0800 1 300 330