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Principal Scientific Officer – Head of Livestock Genetics and Breeding
AFBI - Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute • Hillsborough, Lisburn
Salary
£38k – £38k
Posted
7 October 2026
Sponsor match
low
Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)
Role overview
AFBI - Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute is hiring a Principal Scientific Officer – Head of Livestock Genetics and Breeding in Hillsborough, a scientific & qa role advertised as contract. The advertised salary is £38k – £38k. AFBI - Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.
Principal Scientific Officer – Head of Livestock Genetics and Breeding REF : IRC330836 SALARY : £61,673 - £64,469 (under review) DEPARTMENT : Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute Northern Ireland (AFBI) LOCATION : The successful candidate will be based at AFBI Hillsborough, Large Park, Hillsborough, BT26 6DR, Northern Ireland. However, they may on occasion be expected to work at other sites in Northern Ireland as required. This role offers a unique opportunity to join the Agri-Food and BioScienc…
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