Research Assistant

Job Overview

The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Colombo is inviting applications from qualified candidates for the position of Temporary Research Assistant (Part-Time) in the Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology.

• Position: Temporary Research Assistant (Part-Time)

• Number of Vacancies: 01

• Location: Based in the Batticaloa / Ampara District for the duration of the project

• Application Deadline: 29th October 2026

Required Qualifications

Applicants must meet one of the following core educational requirements:

• Pre-intern MBBS medical graduate(s) from a recognized university; OR

• Nursing graduate with a BSc Honours in Nursing from a recognized university.

Preferred Attributes (Added Advantages):

• Strong administrative and IT skills.

• Previous relevant experience with clinical recruitment and research.

• Proficiency in the Tamil language.

Salary & Compensation

• Salary / Stipend: Based on hours worked and duties performed.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should prepare an electronic application along with copies of relevant educational, professional, and experience certificates, and submit them via email before the closing date.

• Submission Email: neesha.rockwood@micro.cmb.ac.lk

• Closing Date: 29/10/2026

• Note: Incomplete applications or submissions received after the closing date will be rejected.

Registrar

University of Colombo

94, Cumaratunga Munidasa Mawatha, Colombo