Vacancies

Research Assistant - Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials

The National Institute of Fundamental Studies established by an Act of Parliament of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in 1981 pursues basic scientific research. Among its aims and objectives are to initiate, promote and conduct research and original investigations into fundamental studies with particular emphasis on mathematics, physical and chemical sciences, life sciences, social sciences and philosophy, each taken in the broadest sense.

Job No : NIFS/Careers/2026/02/1206

Work type : Contract Basis

Location : NIFS Headquarters, Kandy, Sri Lanka

Division/ Research Programmes :

Remuneration :

Research Assistant – Rs. 85,305/- + Govt. Allowance.
                                     As per circular 06/2025 salary at 01.01.2026 -  76,399/-
                                     As per circular 06/2025 salary at 01.01.2027 -  85,305/-

Advertised : 2026-02-23

Applications close on : 03.00 pm on

Description

Qualifications :

  1. A four year Degree with specialization in the relevant subject (Please see below) with  First or Second Class (Upper Division) Honors

                                              OR

  1. A four year Degree with specialization in the relevant subject (Please see below) with Second Class (Lower Division) Honors

                                              OR

  1. A Degree with the relevant subjects (Please see below) and Postgraduate Degree in the relevant subject with a research component.

 

Relevant Subjects for Projects

Project                       – Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials

Relevant Subjects   – Physics with Chemistry, Mineral Science, Material Science 

Experience in purifying graphite synthesizing with transition metal oxide (TMO), fabricating composites tested for sensors and energy storage systems will be highly considered. 

    

Note:

  1. 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.

  2. Applicants should fill and submit the online form which is available in www.nifs.ac.lk

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

Submit the application online

Secretary to the Governing Board
National Institute of Fundamental Studies
Hantana Road, Kandy

Tel: 081-22 32 106 / 081-22 32 107