Rajarata University Opens Doors to Over 100 Permanent Academic and Administrative Positions

Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (RUSL) has launched one of its largest-ever recruitment campaigns, inviting applications for permanent academic and administrative positions across all seven faculties and the university library. With over 100 vacancies available, this initiative aims to strengthen the university’s teaching, research, and operational capabilities.

Comprehensive List of Available Positions

1. Faculty of Agriculture

Department of Plant Sciences
- Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Genetics and Plant Breeding
- Specializations: Modern crop protection technologies, plant breeding
Department of Animal and Food Sciences
- Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Food Science and Postharvest Technology
- Focus areas: Food chemistry, nutrition, microbiology, packaging
Department of Agricultural Systems
- Professor in Agricultural Systems/Economics/Extension
- Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, and Water Resource Management
Department of Agricultural Engineering & Soil Sciences
- Professor in Agricultural Engineering/Soil Sciences
- Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Irrigation Engineering, Waste Management, Hydrology

2. Faculty of Applied Sciences

Department of Physical Sciences
- Professor in Physics/Mathematics
- Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Physics, Statistics
Department of Biological Sciences
- Professor in Biological Sciences
- Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Molecular Biotechnology, Microbiology, Botany, Plant Physiology
Department of Chemical Sciences
- Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Chemistry (Physical/Inorganic preferred)
Department of Computing
- Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in ICT, Computer Science, Software Engineering
Department of Health Promotion
- Senior Lecturer/Lecturer for candidates with B.Sc. in Health Promotion or MBBS

3. Faculty of Management Studies

Department of Accountancy & Finance
- Professor in Accountancy & Finance
- Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Blockchain Accounting, Financial Analytics, AI in Finance
Department of Business Management
- Professor in Business Management
- Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Strategic Management, Sustainability
Department of Human Resource Management
- Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in HR Analytics, Strategic HRM
Department of Tourism & Hospitality Management
- Professor in Tourism & Hospitality
- Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Event Management, Food & Beverage Service
Department of Information Systems
- Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Database Management, Cybersecurity, Data Science

4. Faculty of Medicine & Allied Sciences

Departments of Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Physiology, Family Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Medicine, Microbiology, Paediatrics, Parasitology, Pharmacology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Pathology, Forensic Medicine
- Professors and Senior Lecturers/Lecturers for MBBS-qualified candidates, with preference for MD/PhD holders in specialized fields.

5. Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities

Department of Social Sciences
- Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Sociology
Department of Humanities
- Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Mass Communication
Department of Archaeology & Heritage Management
- Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Field Archaeology, Heritage Conservation
Department of Languages
- Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Japanese
Department of Economics
- Senior Lecturer/Lecturer with expertise in Mathematical Economics
Department of English Language Teaching
- Instructor in English (multiple qualifications accepted)

6. Faculty of Technology

Department of Bioprocess Technology
- Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Bioinformatics, Drug Design, Mycology, Plant Biotechnology
Department of Electrical & Electronic Technology
- Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Power Systems, Telecommunications, Electric Vehicles
Department of Material Technology
- Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Polymer Technology
Department of Food Technology
- Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Food Engineering, Human Nutrition, Food Microbiology
Department of Information & Communication Technology
- Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in AI, Robotics, IoT, Software Engineering