Call for Applications

Post of Research Assistant

Uva Wellassa University Research Grant No UWU/RG/MPhil/2026/03
“Rural Modernization Without Urbanization in Sri Lanka: A Mixed-Method Development Economics Assessment of Sustainable Growth Pathways”

Suitable qualified graduates who are willing to read for a Master of Philosophy Degree at Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka and willing to work as a Full Time Research Assistant for the above project are requested to apply for the above post. Selected candidate needs get registered as a full time MPhil. Student at Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka by submitting the relevant documents.

Required Qualifications:

• Candidate should possess a Bachelor Degree in Economics, Human Resource Development or related filed with a 1st or 2nd class upper division.
• Working knowledge and Experience in the research and publication relevant to the project will be an added advantage.

Selection Method:

Selection will be done based on the academic qualifications ad research experience. Short listed applicants will be called for an interview if required.

Required Documents:

• Self-prepared Application for the above post.
• Photo Copies of all relevant academic and professional qualifications.
• Copy of Research publications (if available).
• Copy of the National Identity card (NIC).

Period of Contract:

The contract period for the above post is two years and you need to get into an agreement with the Principal Investigator of the Project for this period and if you leave before the contract period, you need to pay back the total value of the stipend received by you from the project.

Monthly Stipend:

All-inclusive Rs. 60,000.00 per month will be payed based on the payment regulations of the Uva Wellassa University.

The above documents should be posted or handed over to Prof. P.H.T. Kumara, Principal Investigator of UWU/RG/MPhil/2026/03 Project, Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management, Uva Wellassa University, Passara Road, Badulla on or before 8th of May 2026 and email a softcopy to thusitha@uwu.ac.lk. If you need any clarification, contact Prof. P.H.T. Kumara through thusitha@uwu.ac.lk.

Uva Wellassa University

VACANCIES

CHIEF MARSHAL (TEMPORARY BASIS)

The Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka is inviting applications from suitably qualified Sri Lankan citizens possessing the following qualifications for the post of Chief Marshal (Temporary Basis). Duly completed applications should reach the University on or before 10.04.2026.

Chief Marshal (Temporary Basis)

Qualifications:

A holder of the post of Deputy Chief Marshal in the Marshal Service in the university system and confirmed in that post with not less than five (05) years of satisfactory service in that grade.

Physique:

Height – 5′.5″
Chest – 32″ deflated

Note: Preference will be given to those with actively participated in sports activities, social welfare activities and recreation programmes within the university and at national level.

OR

. An Officer not below the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in Sri Lanka Armed Forces/equivalent rank in Sri Lanka Police with active participation in sports activities.

Method of Recruitment:

Selection by a structured interview. Applicants who have scored 40% marks or above at the structured interview are eligible to be considered for selection.

Salary:

An all-inclusive fixed monthly Salary of Rs.159,000.00, along with the cost of living allowance and other approved allowances. Statutory deductions and contributions are made to the Universities Provident Fund (UPF – 7% employee contribution and UPF – 8% employer contribution) and the Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF – 3% employer contribution).

Calling for Applications

Post of Research Assistant (M. Phil. Student)
National Science Foundation Research Grant (RG/2025/EA&ICT/01)

Research Project: “Design and development of a first ever low-cost groundnut combine harvester for Sri Lankan variety and investigate the performance in the field”

Applications are called from suitable, qualified graduates who are willing to read and work as a Full-time Research Assistant for a Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) Degree for the above research project at the Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka.

Required Qualifications:

• B.Sc. Degree in Agriculture OR Technology obtained from a recognised university at the graduate level (Specialisation and Classes will be preferable for selection).
• Subject knowledge, work Experience, and research experience relevant to the proposed project will be an added qualification.
• Publication in Machine design and Finite element method (FEM) or Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modelling is compulsory
• As a significant amount of field work and travelling is involved in the project, preference will be given to a male candidate.

Method of Selection:

Shortlisted applicants would be called for an interview. Selection will be done based on the academic qualifications, subject knowledge, work experience, research, publications and performance in the interview.

Required Documents:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Original Copies of all relevant academic and professional qualifications (Degree certificates and Transcripts are compulsory)
• Copy of the National Identity Card
• A list of Research publications
• Copy of Research publications

Period of Contract:

The contract period for the above post is two years, and you need to get into an agreement with the principal investigator of the project for this period, and if you leave before the contract period, you need to pay back the total value of the stipend received by you from the Research grant.

Benefits to the selected candidate

a) Monthly Stipend:

A monthly stipend is available for two years. All-inclusive LKR 60,000/= per month will be paid based on the payment regulations of the National Science Foundations and Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka.

b) Registration fee for MPhil study:

MPhil registration fee will be fully covered under this project.

c)Travelling Expenses:

The travelling expenses pertaining to the research project will be covered under the research project grant.

The above documents should be emailed to the Principal Investigator, Dr. G. Abhiram (abhiram@uwu.ac.lk) on or before 24th March 2026. The email should include Subject – RA Application RG/2025/EA&ICT/01, and the requested documents should be attached as scanned copies of the original.

Registrar,
Uva Wellassa University,
Passara Road,
Badulla.