Senior Lecturer (On Contract)

The Department of Physics and Electronics, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the post of Senior Lecturer on a 6-month contract basis up to January 31, 2027.

Position Summary

• Role: Senior Lecturer (On Contract)

• Department: Department of Physics and Electronics

• Institution: University of Kelaniya

• Location: Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

• Engagement Type: Contract Basis (6 Months)

• Application Deadline: January 31, 2027

• Salary: Rs. 269,345.00 p.m. plus Cost of Living Allowance.

Candidate Qualifications & Requirements

• Educational Qualifications:

  • B.Sc. Honours / Special Degree with specialization in Physics with First or Second Class (Upper/Lower Division); OR

  • B.Sc. Honours / Special degree with a specialization in Physics without class or any other Degree with at least Second Class, AND a Doctoral Degree or Master's Degree (with full-time research of at least 24 months duration) in the relevant field.

• Relevant Fields: Nuclear Physics / High Energy Physics / Theoretical Physics.

• Experience: At least six (06) years of experience in university-level teaching, professional experience, research in a recognized institution, or postgraduate studies.

How to Apply

• Prescribed applications are accepted only through email.

• Forward your application along with copies of relevant educational and professional certificates and a comprehensive CV via email to deansc@kln.ac.lk to reach the Dean of the Faculty of Science with scanned copies on or before January 31, 2027.

• Visit the official website for application forms and details: https://news.kln.ac.lk/index.php/classified/vacancies

Dean, Faculty of Science

University of Kelaniya

Kelaniya, Sri Lanka