Job Title: Research Assistant – Research title “Ontology-Enhanced AI for Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Coconut Diseases in Sri Lanka”

Location: Sri Lanka (Field-based and Office-based)

Project Duration: Until 31 December 2025
Working Days: 210 days total
Daily Payment: Rs. 300.00
Application Deadline: 2 June 2025

Job Description:

The Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna is seeking a committed and detail-oriented Research Assistant to join a project focused on the data collection, analysis, and documentation of coconut pest and disease data in Sri Lanka.

This role is ideal for individuals passionate about agriculture and data analysis, who are interested in contributing to sustainable coconut cultivation practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct field-based data collection on pest and diseases affecting coconut cultivation across Sri Lanka.
• Analyze collected data to identify key patterns, risk factors, and regional differences.
• Assist in the development of a comprehensive Package of Practices (PoP) for coconut pest and disease management.
• Contribute to the creation of information guides for farmers and stakeholders, summarizing pest and disease control methods.
• Collaborate with research and technical teams to ensure data quality and timely completion of project goals.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge and education in Agriculture, Crop Science, Plant Protection, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Experience in field data collection, pest and disease identification, and analysis is highly desirable.
• Strong communication skills in Sinhala and/or Tamil; English is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel and work independently in field settings.
• Familiarity with data entry tools and basic data analysis software is a plus.

Compensation:

• Rs. 300.00 per working day
• Total of 210 working days (as per project requirements)

Application Process:

Interested applicants should email their CV to Prof. W.A. Indika at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than 2 June 2025.

For more info: Contact:
Contact: Prof. W.A. Indika, Coordinator of “Govi-Nena” Project, Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna.
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Vacancy on Assignment Basis Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Ruhuna

Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for the post of Management Assistant at the Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Ruhuna.
Qualifications:
Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
1. Passed all three subjects in a single sitting at the G.C.E. (A/L) examination.
2. Obtained Credit passes in Mathematics and English Language/English Literature at the G.C.E. (O/L) examination.
3. Successfully completed a course in computer application packages, with a minimum duration of three months.
4. Possess at least one year of work experience within the government university system in Sri Lanka.
5. Be 30 years of age or below at the time of application.

Salary:
A fixed monthly salary of Rs. 50,000.00 will be offered.
Application Procedure:
Applicants must submit the duly completed specimen application form and updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with certified copies of the following documents:
 Educational certificates
 Birth certificate
 National Identity Card
The envelope should clearly indicate the post applied for on the top left-hand corner and
must be addressed to:

Deputy Registrar
Faculty of Graduate Studies
University of Ruhuna
No. 115, Sri Dharmarama Mawatha
Fort, Matara

Applications must reach the above address on or before 30.05.2025

The specimen application form can be downloaded from: https://fgs.ruh.ac.lk/assests/common_apps/app.docx

Incomplete applications, those received after the closing date, or not submitted using the prescribed application form will be rejected.

Deputy Registrar
Faculty of Graduate Studies
University of Ruhuna
19.05.2025

Post of Assistant Network Manager (contract basis) , Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna

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VACANCY

Post of Temporary Assistant Lecturer in Political Science 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the Post of Temporary Assistant Lecturer in Political Science at the Department of Public Policy, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna.

Qualifications:
BA Hons Degree in Political Science from a recognized university with a First Class or Second-Class Upper division.

Application Procedure
Duly completed application forms should be submitted by post to the “Senior Assistant Registrar, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Wellamadama, Matara” with certified copies of degree certificate, academic transcript, birth certificate, national identity card and updated CV on or before 16.05.2025. The application form can be downloaded from the Link: http://www.ruh.ac.lk/Misc/Vacancy/29042015/app.doc Any applicant who has been found guilty on disciplinary inquiries is not qualified to apply for the position.

The name of the post in respect of which the application is sent, should be stated on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.

Senior Assistant Registrar
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
University of Ruhuna
Matara
08.05.2025