About the internship
Selected intern's day-to-day responsibilities include:
1. 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.
2. Analyze both scientific and commercial aspects of microbiology-based climate solutions, including scalability, application potential, and relevance across climate tech domains.
3. Study specific microorganisms of interest such as diatoms and select microalgae, evaluating their role in carbon capture, bio-based production, and environmental applications.
4. Undertake a combination of research, analysis, and short-form report writing, contributing structured insights for internal studies and external knowledge platforms.
5. Support content development and website publishing, translating scientific findings into clear, accessible formats for broader audiences.
6. 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.
Skill(s) required
Market Analysis
Market research
Report Writing
Research and Analytics
Earn certifications in these skills
Who can apply
Only those candidates can apply who:
1. are available for full time (in-office) internship
2. can start the internship between 28th Mar'26 and 2nd May'26
3. are available for duration of 2 months
4. are from Chennai only
5. have relevant skills and interests
Other requirements
1. Background in microbiology, biotechnology, or life sciences.
2. Strong interest in climate applications of microbiology and biotech.
3. Comfortable with both analytical research and written communication.
4. Ability to connect scientific concepts with real-world applications.
Perks
Certificate
Letter of recommendation
Informal dress code
Number of openings
2
About Energy Alternatives India
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.