Senior Scientist Vacancies 2026 – National Building Research Institute

The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has called for applications for the post of Senior Scientist Vacancies 2026 (AR-2).

📌 Key Details

• Position: Senior Scientist (AR-2)
• Number of Vacancies: 10
• Work Locations: District offices in Kandy, Kalutara, Nuwara Eliya, Badulla, Matale, Kegalle, Rathnapura, Galle, Matara, and Kurunegala
• Field: Landslide Research and Risk Management

🧪 Role Overview

Selected candidates will be engaged in:

• Implementing landslide risk management strategies
• Conducting field investigations and technical assessments
• Providing leadership in research and staff training
• Contributing to technical committees and preparing reports

🎓 Qualifications (External Applicants)

Applicants must fulfill one of the following pathways:

Option A:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering/Science/Technology)
• Master’s Degree or professional membership
• Minimum 8 years of research experience

OR

Option B:

• Special Degree in relevant field
• PhD qualification
• Minimum 5 years of research experience

🏢 Internal Applicants

Internal candidates should meet similar academic qualifications along with:

• 5–8 years of service in a relevant Academic/Research (AR-1) position

💰 Salary & Benefits

• Salary Scale: Rs. 133,220 – 169,220
• Basic Salary Step: Rs. 116,763
• Age Limit: 30–55 years (not applicable for internal applicants)

Additional Benefits:

• Cost of Living Allowance
• EPF (12%) and ETF (3%) contributions
• Annual bonus and performance incentives
• Medical and life insurance
• Telephone allowance

📅 Application Deadline

• Closing Date: 22 April 2026

Applications, along with certified copies of relevant documents, should be sent under registered post to:

Director General
National Building Research Institute
99/1, Jawatta Road
Colombo 05