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.