*Advertisement for the position of Research Assistant* The Centre for Ecological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore invites applications from prospective candidates for the position of *Research Assistant*. *Brief Job Description: *Job responsibilities include field and laboratory-based ecological research on plant-soil, and soil-microbe interactions. This will require fieldwork under challenging weather conditions in different parts of India and long hours outdoors. Lab-work will require basic understanding of analytical chemistry, microbiology, and molecular biology techniques. The incumbent will also be responsible for data management and analyses. *Qualifications and skills*: Master’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Agriculture, Soil Science, Forestry, or equivalent in any related discipline. *Project duration: *Initially for nine months, extendable upon performance and funding *Start date: *January 1st, 2015. *Fellowship: *According to IISc norms *No. of Positions: *1 *Application process: *Candidates should send: (1) a concise, one-page cover letter explaining skills relevant to the position, (2) Curriculum Vitae, containing full contact information, and (3) name and contact information of one referee by email to Sumanta Bagchi, Centre for Ecological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science (Email: *sbagchi**@ces.iisc.ernet.in <http://ces.iisc.ernet.in>*) before December 20, 2014. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Short-listed candidates will be informed by email, and interviewed over telephone. December 11, 2014 Bangalore.