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Vacancy:

Calling Applications for Full-Time Research Assistant (RA)

Grant Ref: MRG-2025 #6 

Project Title: Improving the Quality and Readability of Sri Lankan Stone Inscriptions for Epigraphy

Key Information

  • Salary: LKR 60,000/ month (All-inclusive)
  • Duration: 7 Months
  • Application Deadline: 30th October 2026 (12:00 Noon)
  • Interview Date: 3rd November 2026

Project Scope & Responsibilities

  • Field Data Collection: Responsible for conducting on-site data collection and sellipi image acquisition across selected historical locations on a fully self-directed basis.
  • Model Development: Design, train, and evaluate Deep Learning (DL) and Machine Learning (ML) models for character recognition and classification of damaged Early Brahmi letters.
  • System Integration & Deployment: Integrate core algorithms into a deployable software tool (web or mobile) to deliver a practical, workable solution for epigraphical research and public reference.
  • Validation & Dissemination: Conduct field testing on historical stone inscriptions with domain epigraphers and assist the PI in technical documentation and journal manuscript drafting.

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

  • Education: 4-year Bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc. Eng. / B.Sc. Hons.) with a First Class or Second Class Upper in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
  • Technical Expertise: Strong background in Signal Processing, Pattern Analysis and practical experience with Machine/Deep Learning frameworks.
  • Research Focus: Demonstrated interest/track record in computer vision research, image analysis, and academic publication writing

Application Procedure

  • Submit an application packet containing your CV, Degree Certificate(s), Academic Transcripts, Publications, and a Cover Letter detailing relevant experience via email to Prof. Maheshi Dissanayake
    (maheshid@eng.pdn.ac.lk) on or before 12:00 noon on 30th October 2026.
     

Contact Information of Principle Investigator (PI)
Prof. Maheshi Dissanayake, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering,
Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya

(Vacancy details in a PDF)

16/10/2026
 

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