Location: Agri-Food And Biosciences Institute, Northern Ireland
This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to lead the Sustainable Agri-Food Sciences Division in an internationally renowned scientific Institute.
The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) is a leading multidisciplinary science organisation (staff complement of circa 630 and annual budget of £50m) with a strong international reputation for excellence in science supporting the local and global agri-food sectors.
The successful candidate for this post will be an outstanding research scientist who will lead, coordinate and develop AFBI’s research and development strategy, inspire scientific staff and provide vision, leadership and strategic direction for the Sustainable Agri-Food Sciences Division. Candidates for this position should be internationally recognised scientists with a strong track record of leading and managing collaborative research programmes and stakeholder networks, with the ability to project a clear and compelling vision of the role of science in creating a more profitable, sustainable and environmentally sensitive agri-food industry.
Completed application forms must be returned to AFBI HR no later than 12 noon (UK time) on Tuesday 7th March 2017
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