Bioinformatics For Climate Research Internship in Chennai at Energy Alternatives India

Energy Alternatives India (EAI) is seeking interns to contribute to research at the intersection of bioinformatics and climate science. This role focuses on exploring how biological data, computational methods, and systems biology can support innovations in climate resilience, sustainable bioresource utilization, and low-carbon biotechnology.

Selected intern's day-to-day responsibilites include:

1. Analyze genomic, proteomic, or metabolic datasets to identify patterns that can inform climate-related biological solutions, such as carbon capture through microbes, bioenergy production, and ecosystem restoration.
2. Use bioinformatics tools and databases to model biological systems relevant to sustainability - including microbial metabolism, plant genomics for stress tolerance, and enzymatic pathways for green chemistry.
3. Conduct in-depth reviews of recent scientific studies that apply bioinformatics in areas like bioremediation, biofuels, and synthetic biology for climate mitigation.
4. Identify and assess bioinformatics platforms, datasets, and AI-based tools that support research on climate-adaptive and carbon-reducing biological processes.
5. Prepare concise research summaries, data reports, and briefs outlining key insights and potential bioinformatics-driven approaches for climate research and sustainable development.
6. Work with EAI's research and consulting teams on studies involving bio-based climate solutions, providing data analysis and computational insights.
7. Stay informed about emerging trends in bioinformatics, omics technologies, and environmental biotechnology to contribute innovative perspectives to ongoing projects.

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