Senior Food Scientist and Head of Food Programme

The Agriculture and Food Development Authority - Teagasc

Location:Cork

Salary:92,134 to 105,440 
£72,113.28 to £82,527.89 converted salary*

Hours:Full Time

Contract Type:Permanent

Placed on:22nd December 2014

Closes:5th February 2015

Job Ref:SFS/HQ/1214

Post Type: Permanent Appointment, with the Head of Food Programme assignment being for a five year renewable term (subject to competition).

A panel may be formed from which similar vacancies may be filled in the future; such a panel will remain active for a maximum period of 12 months.

Location: Teagasc, Food Research Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork.

Reporting to: Director of Research

Grade/Salary: Senior Principal Research Officer (SPRO), with a starting salary of 92,134 per annum plus a Head of Programme term allowance of 8,681 per annum. The current salary scale is 92,134 to 105,440. 

Appointment will be on the first point of the scale. Remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy.

Basic Function:

Teagasc seeks to appoint a Senior Food Scientist and Head of Programme to develop, manage and lead the Teagasc Food Programme. The successful candidate will be a key member of the Research Directorate Leadership Team and will have a leading role in ensuring the scientific excellence of food research and successful technology transfer from the Food Programme to the Irish food industry.

Interviews are likely to be scheduled towards the end of February/Early March 2015 subject to the availability of interview board members.

Please state relevant reference code in all correspondence.  Teagasc is an equal opportunities employer. Canvassing will disqualify.  

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