Vacancies for posts of Temporary Lecturer/Demonstrator

Department of Engineering Technology - Faculty of Technology

Applications are invited from suitably qualified graduates for the post of Temporary Lecturer & Demonstrator in the Department of Engineering Technology. 

Duly completed application forms should be submitted to the Assistant Registrar, Faculty of Technology, University of Ruhuna, Karagoda-Uyangoda Kamburupitiya (or email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) with an updated CV and certified copies of academic qualifications, Birth certificate, photocopy of National Identity card and other qualifications on or before 23rd December 2025.  

(Applications can be downloaded from the link: http://www.ruh.ac.lk/Misc/Vacancy/29042015/app.doc)

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Faculty of Agriculture

University of Ruhuna

Vacancy for Graduate Research Assistant (Protected Agriculture)

About the project: This research project focuses on design, construct, and evaluate the cost effective self-cooling poly tunnel structure for the low-country wet zone in Sri Lanka. The specific objectives of the present study will be,

• To compare morphological and physiological performances of scotch bonnet (Capsicum chinense var. Dark) under two different microclimatic conditions created by the tunnel structures.
• To calculate fertilizer use efficiency (ie: nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus) of scotch bonnet (Capsicum chinense).
• To calculate cost of production and cost: benefit ratio of the production cycles of scotch bonnet (Capsicum chinense) under two different tunnel structures

Duration: one year

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinating research activities of the project
• Collecting relevant data
• Performing both field and laboratory experiments
• Contributing to research report writing and peer reviewed publications

Required qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture or relevant field
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English
• Preference will be given to those who are enthusiastic, hardworking and conversant in field work, automation and polytunnel farming
• Prior experience in statistical analysis and conducting research in polytunnel farming is a plus.

Monthly stipend: 60,000.00 LKR

Note: It is the policy to appoint only the Graduate Research Assistants who willing to register for a M.Phil at University of Ruhuna)

Work location: Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Mapalana, Kamburupitiya

How to apply: Please send your CV to Prof. KKLB Adikaram @ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. on or before 31/12/2025

University of Ruhuna

NOTICE

 Calling for Applications for the Position of BGS Member Nominated by the Council with the Concurrence of the University Grants Commission

Applications are hereby invited among teachers at postgraduate level in the Boards of Study of the Faculty.

This nomination will be made in accordance with the Section 5(2)(c) of the Faculty of Graduate Studies Ordinance No. 05 of 2020, which states:

“One member nominated by the Council with the concurrence of the Commission from among teachers at postgraduate level in the Boards of Study of the Faculty.”

Eligible applicants are requested to submit their applications along with a curriculum vitae (CV), clearly indicating their experience in research and postgraduate-level research supervision, to the Registrar, University of Ruhuna, on or before 02.01.2026.

Acting Registrar
University of Ruhuna
16.12.2025

The application can be downloaded via the link below.
Application (docx)

UNIVERSITY OF RUHUNA

Faculty of Engineering

VACANCY

POST OF TEMPORARY INSTRUCTOR