07-06-2013, 04:56 PM
Institute of Fundamental Sciences, popular as IFS among research personnel, is a renowned research institute in Sri Lanka. It conducts research on many areas including microbial biotechnology and molecular biology & genetics.
There are two major projects currently carried out in the microbial unit.
1. Biofilm based Biofuel Production
Click here for more details on the project.
2. Biofilm-based Biofertilisers
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Researches are being conducted under two major disciplines at the moment.
1. Plant Biology
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2. Cell Biology
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IFS offers an ideal opportunity to people who are interested in research to carry out research under the guidance of proficient scientists- local and foreign- in well-equipped laboratories with state-of-the-art instruments. The environment of the institute is welcoming and friendly.
Research assistants (Contract Basis)
The vacancies will be advertised on the institute website and national media. You can check out the vacancies at IFS here (Unfortunately, there are no vacancies at the moment)
Eligibility: A candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree (often a four year degree is required) or a Master’s degree in the fields related to the position.
Selection criteria: the candidates will have to face a placement exam (subject related) as well as an interview.
How to apply: anyone who wishes to apply for a research assistant position (Contract basis) should prepare and forward their applications according to the criteria mentioned in the advertisement.
Salary Scale: Will be specified in the advertisement.
Research Assistant (Volunteer)
If you are interested in participating in short-term research projects at IFS, you can join the institute as a volunteer research assistant. A volunteer will not get paid but this is a great opportunity for budding scientists to hone their research skills. There is also the chance of getting recruited as a research assistant (contract basis) if any vacancy pops up.
Eligibility: Undergraduate students, graduate students, postgraduate students and anyone (even school leavers) who is interested in science can join the institute as a volunteer research assistant. Research projects will be assigned to the volunteers based on their level of capability.
How to apply: persons who wish to work at the institute as a volunteer should forward an application to the Director/IFS mentioning their research interest along with their CV.
Contact details: dirifs@yahoo.com
In order to find out about the ongoing research projects, they should contact the respective project leader directly.
If you are interested in the project “Biofuel production” please contact Dr. (Mrs)Renuka Ratnayake.
Contact Details: renukaratnayake@yahoo.com
If you are interested in the project “Biofertiliser” please contact Prof. Gamini Seneviratne.
Contact Details: gaminis@ifs.ac.lk
Click here to for information on joining the research at the IFS.
The Microbial Biotechnology Unit
There are two major projects currently carried out in the microbial unit.
1. Biofilm based Biofuel Production
Click here for more details on the project.
2. Biofilm-based Biofertilisers
Click here for more details on the project.
Molecular Biology and Genetics Unit
Researches are being conducted under two major disciplines at the moment.
1. Plant Biology
Find more details here
2. Cell Biology
Find more details here
How to Join the IFS?
IFS offers an ideal opportunity to people who are interested in research to carry out research under the guidance of proficient scientists- local and foreign- in well-equipped laboratories with state-of-the-art instruments. The environment of the institute is welcoming and friendly.
Research assistants (Contract Basis)
The vacancies will be advertised on the institute website and national media. You can check out the vacancies at IFS here (Unfortunately, there are no vacancies at the moment)
Eligibility: A candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree (often a four year degree is required) or a Master’s degree in the fields related to the position.
Selection criteria: the candidates will have to face a placement exam (subject related) as well as an interview.
How to apply: anyone who wishes to apply for a research assistant position (Contract basis) should prepare and forward their applications according to the criteria mentioned in the advertisement.
Salary Scale: Will be specified in the advertisement.
Research Assistant (Volunteer)
If you are interested in participating in short-term research projects at IFS, you can join the institute as a volunteer research assistant. A volunteer will not get paid but this is a great opportunity for budding scientists to hone their research skills. There is also the chance of getting recruited as a research assistant (contract basis) if any vacancy pops up.
Eligibility: Undergraduate students, graduate students, postgraduate students and anyone (even school leavers) who is interested in science can join the institute as a volunteer research assistant. Research projects will be assigned to the volunteers based on their level of capability.
How to apply: persons who wish to work at the institute as a volunteer should forward an application to the Director/IFS mentioning their research interest along with their CV.
Contact details: dirifs@yahoo.com
In order to find out about the ongoing research projects, they should contact the respective project leader directly.
If you are interested in the project “Biofuel production” please contact Dr. (Mrs)Renuka Ratnayake.
Contact Details: renukaratnayake@yahoo.com
If you are interested in the project “Biofertiliser” please contact Prof. Gamini Seneviratne.
Contact Details: gaminis@ifs.ac.lk
Click here to for information on joining the research at the IFS.