Post of Research Assistant (MPhil) – Department of Physics
Published On 12/01/2026
University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Faculty of Science, Department of Physics
Post of Research Assistant (MPhil)
Applications are invited by the Department of Physics, University of Jaffna from qualified candidates for the position of Research Assistant funded by the National Research Council (NRC) of Sri Lanka.
Selected candidate is required to register for an MPhil degree in Physics at the University of Jaffna and engage in full time research on “Highly efficient and photostable wide-bandgap mixed halide perovskite solar cells”, preparing progress reports and research publications, and supporting research supervisor in all project-related activities.
Required qualifications:
- A Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Physics with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
OR
- A Bachelor of Science degree with Physics as a subject and an MSc in Materials Physics.
Prior research experience in the field of Materials Science or Perovskite Solar Cells would be an added advantage.
Expected Technical Skills:
- Synthesis and fabrication of perovskite materials for solar cell applications.
- Hands-on experience with material characterization techniques.
Priority will be given to those who possess experimental experience in thin-film fabrication (spin-coating) and structural, spectroscopic, and electrical characterization.
Remuneration:
Duration:
Applicants should send a detailed curriculum vitae including the names and contact details of at least two non-related referees to Dr. P. A. Amalraj (Principal Investigator) at the under-mentioned address. Please write ‘Application for Application for Research Assistant in Physics’ at the top left-hand corner of the envelope.
A soft-copy of the curriculum vitae should also be emailed to amalraj@univ.jfn.ac.lk with the subject as ‘Application for Research Assistant in Physics’.
Closing Date
Dr. P. A. Amalraj
Department of Physics,
Faculty of Science,
University of Jaffna