Microbiology For Climate Internship in Chennai

Selected Intern's Day-to-day Responsibilities Include

• Conduct research on microbiological applications for climate change mitigation and adaptation, with a focus on biological pathways that support carbon reduction, ecosystem resilience, and sustainable production systems.
• Analyze both scientific and commercial aspects of microbiology-based climate solutions, including scalability, application potential, and relevance across climate tech domains.
• Study specific microorganisms of interest such as diatoms and select microalgae, evaluating their role in carbon capture, bio-based production, and environmental applications.
• Undertake a combination of research, analysis, and short-form report writing, contributing structured insights for internal studies and external knowledge platforms.
• Support content development and website publishing, translating scientific findings into clear, accessible formats for broader audiences.
• Apply quantitative and qualitative analysis to assess data, research findings, and emerging trends in microbiology and climate-focused biotechnology.
  
  

Note: We are looking for those who would be open to continuing with us post the internship period.

About Company: Energy Alternatives India (EAI) is India's leading research and consulting firm for the renewable energy and clean technology industries. Based out of Chennai and founded by IIT & IIM professionals, we were the first boutique management consulting firm for this sector (established in 2008) and one of the few firms that has worked in almost every climate tech domain - solar & wind power, biofuels, electric vehicles, energy storage, green chemicals, waste management, green hydrogen and more. In addition to climate tech consulting, EAI and IIT Madras also organize India's largest climate startup summit (CLIMAFIX Summit) and run a pioneering global climate education platform (Clidemy). Some of our prominent consulting clients include the World Bank, Reliance, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, GE, Toyota, GSK, Pepsi, Bosch, Yokogawa, Technip, Vedanta Group, and more. We also work with many state governments and city administrations across India.