National Institute of Fundamental Studies (NIFS), Sri Lanka

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Building the Future of Science Together

The National Institute of Fundamental Studies (NIFS) brings together academics, research fellows, students, volunteers, and administrative professionals working on scientific challenges with national and global relevance. Explore open positions, fellowship opportunities, and career pathways at Sri Lanka’s premier fundamental science institute.

Research & Academic Roles

Engage in cutting-edge fundamental research across Biological, Chemical, Physical, Earth & Space, Environmental, and Computational sciences.

Postgraduate & Fellowships

M.Phil. and Ph.D. research fellowships under the guidance of renowned senior research professors and fellows.

Volunteer Researchers

Opportunities for aspiring scientists, university graduates, and international scholars to gain intensive laboratory experience.

Administrative & Technical Support

Professional administration, laboratory technology, procurement, scientific communication, and IT operations.

Current Openings

Open Recruitment & Vacancies

Browse current vacancies and research assistantships. Click on any vacancy below to view full qualifications, salary details, and application procedures.

Job Title	Division / Programme	Work Type	Deadline	Action
Research Assistant - Material Processing and Device Fabrication (MPDF)	Material Processing and Device Fabrication (MPDF)	contract basis	2026-08-26	View Details →
Research Assistant – Material Development and Pollutants Remediation	Material Development and Pollutants Remediation	contract basis	2026-08-26	View Details →
Research Assistant – Microbiology and Soil Ecosystems	Microbiology and Soil Ecosystems	contract basis	2026-08-26	View Details →
Recruitment of Project Staff – Scaling Up Eco-Friendly Biofilm Biofertilizer (BFBF) Practices in Agriculture (2026–2028)	-	-	2026-08-26	View Details →