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 a