Research Assistant in NIFS Vacancies 2025
Available Vacancies:
Applications are invited for the Research Assistant job vacancy at the National Institute of Fundamental Studies.
- Research Assistant job vacancy
Organization: National Institute of Fundamental Studies
The National Institute of Fundamental Studies is the only Institute of its kind, established by an Act of Sri Lankan Parliament. Some of its aims and objectives, amongst others, are to initiate, promote and conduct research and original investigation into fundamental studies in general, with particular emphasis on mathematics, physical and chemical sciences, life sciences, social sciences and philosophy, taken in the broadest sense.
Job No: NIFS/Careers/2025/02/1074
Work type: Contract Basis
Location: NIFS Headquarters, Kandy, Sri Lanka
Division/ Research Programmes: Microbial Biotechnology
Remuneration: Research Assistant – Rs. 49,860/- + Govt. Allowance.
Advertised: 2025.02.05
Applications close on: 03.00 pm on 2025-02-19
Description
Qualifications:
- A four year Degree with specialization in the relevant subject (Please see below) with First or Second Class (Upper Division) Honors
OR - A four year Degree with specialization in the relevant subject (Please see below) with Second Class (Lower Division) Honors
OR - A Degree with the relevant subjects (Please see below) and Postgraduate Degree in the relevant subject with a research component.
Project – Microbial Biotechnology
Relevant Subjects – Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Botany, Zoology, Environmental Microbiology
Experience with scientific writing, microbial culturing, biofilm development and characterization, microscopy, genomic analysis, isolation and identification of secondary metabolites, and bioinformatics will be an added advantage.
Note
- An applicant who is eligible under (2), (3) above could be considered for appointment only if applicants qualified under (1) above are either not available or evaluated and considered as unsatisfactory by the selection committee. Such appointment would require a special justification.
- Applicants should fill and submit the online form which is available in www.nifs.ac.lk
- Please note that it is the NIFS policy to appoint only the Research Assistants who register for a M.Phil/PhD degree and also work for a minimum of two years.
- All the required details should be duly completed. Incomplete forms will be rejected.
Age Limit: Should be not less than 22 years and not more than 45 years
Benefits
Employees will contribute 10% of their salary to the NIFS Staff Provident Fund, while the Institute will contribute 15%. In addition, the Institute will contribute 3% of the salary to the ETF.
Selection Procedure
From a structured interview conducted by a panel appointed by the NIFS.
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted online (preferred) or under registered cover (should mention the relevant post applied, on the left-hand corner of the envelope) with copies of certificates in support of age and qualifications.
Contact Details:
- 0812232106
- 0812232107
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