The Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology at IIT Kharagpur is offering an exciting internship opportunity for a motivated post-graduate student with a background in microbiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology. The focus of the internship will be on plastic-degrading and environmentally relevant bacterial strains, with an emphasis on microbial genomics and related bioinformatics tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Culture maintenance of microbial strains.
• DNA extraction from bacterial cultures.
• Genomic analysis using molecular biology and bioinformatics techniques.
• Assist in the drafting of manuscripts, if the progress is satisfactory.

Qualifications:

• Post-graduate student (Master’s or equivalent) with basic knowledge and skills in microbiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology.
• Interest in learning and applying microbial genomics and bioinformatics.
• Motivation to work independently and as part of a research team.

Duration:

• Tentative tenure of 2 to 6 months.

Note:

• This is not a paid position.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should send their CV and Statement of Purpose (SOP) to sarpinaki@yahoo.com.