Vacancy for a Research AssistantAHEAD/DOR – VTCS Project, Faculty of Agriculture -

UNIVERSITY OF PERADENIYA

Applications are invited from graduates to the post of a Research Assistant of World Bank-funded AHEAD/DOR – VTCS Project of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya.

Terms of Reference

Assist the research team in assessing the agronomic and environmental feasibility of restoration of Village Tank Cascade Systems (VTCSs) in Sri Lanka

Assist the Project Coordinator and Deputy Project Coordinator on the overall implementation of project activities

Qualifications

A BSc. Degree in Agricultural Technology and Management or Agriculture preferably majoring in Crop Science or Agri Biology / Soil Science / Agric Engineering.

Period of appointment

Three years on annual-contract basis (annual extension based on performance)

Remuneration

A monthly payment of LKR 55,000 per month. From this amount, the candidate will contribute 8% to the EPF (the project will contribute a total of 15% for EPF + ETF per month).

Closing date of application

July 03, 2019

Selection process

By screening application and an interview.

Please forward the completed CV to:

Prof. Gamini Pushpakumara Deans Office, Faculty of AgricultureEmail: ngpkumara63@gmail.comMobile: 0714 933591

Please indicate the following on the envelope or subject line:“RA: Agronomic and Environmental Sustainability – AHEAD/DOR – VTCS”