Director vacancy at National Institute of Fundamental Studies

Job Description

Director

The National Institute of Fundamental Studies is the only Institute of its kind, established by an Act of Sri Lankan Parliament. Some of its aims and objectives, amongst others, are to initiate, promote and conduct research and original investigation into fundamental studies in general, with particular emphasis on mathematics, physical and chemical sciences, life sciences, social sciences and philosophy, taken in the broadest sense.

The Institute invites applications from Sri Lankan citizens for the Post of Director from eminent scientists, with a proven track record in basic scientific research in any of the above disciplines and is currently active in such Research and Development activities. The Director will function as the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Accounting Officer of the Institute and therefore needs to have good interpersonal skills coupled with strong administrative ability. He/ She should therefore uphold the principles of Academic excellence, transparency, accountability, democratic management and effective nonpartisan and administrative leadership.

Job No : NIFS/Careers/2022/02/767

Work type : Contract Basis (for a period of three years)

Location : NIFS Headquarters, Kandy, Sri Lanka

Remuneration :

Salary code and the monthly salary scale of the employee category [UGC Circular No. 17/2016 and 17/2016(v)]

Basic salary UAC 05(i): Rs. 139,175-11X2925-171,350 p.m

He/she will also be entitled to Cost of Living Allowance, Contract allowance, Research allowance, Academic allowance, Transport and Fuel allowance, and Entertainment Allowance. If he/she is not appointed as a Research Professor/ Senior Research Professor, the salary and allowances will be determined by the Board of Governors.

Applications close on : 03.00 pm on 2022-02-27

Description

Key Qualifications :

First Degree with a First Class or a Second Class Upper Division 

And

A postgraduate degree preferably a Ph.D. from a recognized University

In addition to the implementation of the relevant provisions of the Act of the Parliament, the Director should have a proven ability to lead and direct multi-disciplinary research teams and experience in proper deployment and efficient management of human and other resources. In the broadest sense, as applicable to the NIFS, fundamental research in science and technology may be understood to be such as what maintains a reasonable balance between curiosity driven research and what is generally accepted as being applicable to the understanding of local problems.

Application submission :

Applications with full name, certified copies of relevant educational certificates, Valid ID/passport and birth certificates, Curriculum Vitae, details as per the evaluation scheme given on the website, and the names of two non-related referees should be sent under registered cover to the undersigned to be received no later than at the expiry of 21 days from the date of this notice.  A copy may also be sent by e-mail to secretary@nifs.ac.lk. Incomplete applications will be rejected and the decision of the Governing Board will be the final.

Applicants who are already working in government organizations should forward their applications through the Head of the Institution.

Additional Resources :

1. Scheme of Recruitment for the post of Director
2. Assessment Scheme for the Evaluation Committee for Assessing Candidates for the Selection of the Director / NIFS (Mark Sheet I)
3. Paper Advertisement

Age Limit : Should not be more than 62 years. The applicant should provide substantial evidence of continuing high-caliber research and that he/she is physically and mentally fit to hold the position.

Benefits

Employees will contribute 10% of their salary to the NIFS Staff Provident Fund, while the Institute will contribute 15%. In addition, the Institute will contribute 3% of the salary to the ETF.

Selection Procedure

Through an evaluation and an interview conducted by the selection committee.

How to Apply

Secretary to the Governing Board
National Institute of Fundamental Studies
Hantana Road, Kandy

Tel: 081-22 32 106 / 081-22 32 107