IRC330597 - Higher Scientific Officer Postdoctoral Scientist – Molecular Virology

Higher Scientific Officer Postdoctoral Scientist – Molecular Virology Fixed term 36 months

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

LOCATION: AFBI Stormont, Stoney Road, Belfast, BT4 3SD, however, they may, on occasion, also be expected to work at other sites in Northern Ireland as required

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

Please carefully review your application before submitting. Once submitted, no edits or updates can be made to your application.

Completed application forms must be submitted no later than 12:00 noon (UK time) on Friday 2nd October 2026.

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Email: recruitment@hrconnect.nigov.net

Telephone: 0800 1 300 330

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