Field – going Scientist: Marine and Freshwater Fisheries Environment - Assistant Scientific Officer

Field – going Scientist: Marine and Freshwater Fisheries Environment - Assistant Scientific Officer

REF: IRC328514

SALARY: £26,449 - £28,094 (under review)

DEPARTMENT: Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute Northern Ireland (AFBI)

LOCATION: The successful candidate will normally be based at AFBI Headquarters, Newforge Lane, Belfast, BT9 5PX. They may also be expected to work at other AFBI sites in Northern Ireland as required. Successful candidates will be required to work in and on water onboard the AFBI research vessel R.V. Corystes, freshwater or commercial vessels.

Further permanent and fixed term appointments may be made from this competition should AFBI positions become vacant which have similar duties and responsibilities.

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Completed application forms must be submitted no later than 12:00 noon (UK time) on 17th July 2026.

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