Intern

Company Description

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is the premier institute for advanced scientific and technological research and education in India. Founded in 1909 with the joint efforts of Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, the Government of India, and the Maharaja of Mysore, IISc has grown to have 39 departments, units, or centres, 3500 students, and about 500 academic and scientific staff. The Institute promotes interdisciplinary research and collaborates with industry and society to conduct translational research.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site Intern role located in Bengaluru at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc). The intern will be associated with a projected investigating adaptive behaviour of troglomorphic species in India.

Qualifications

Applicants should have a background in biological sciences (zoology, life sciences, ecology, or related disciplines).

Basic laboratory skills in DNA extraction are required.

Familiarity with evolutionary or molecular tools is desirable but not essential.

Prior field experience (sampling, ecological surveys, or related activities) will be considered an advantage.

Internship Details:

Duration: Minimum commitment of three months.

Stipend: This is an unpaid position.

Location: Centre for Ecological Sciences, IISc Bangalore, with possible field components.

Start date: Immediate

Application Procedure:

Interested candidates should submit the following documents in a single PDF:

1.⁠ ⁠A brief statement of interest (maximum 1 page).

2.⁠ ⁠A curriculum vitae highlighting relevant skills and experience.

Applications should be sent to navaneels@iisc.ac.in with the subject line: Application for Internship – Subterranean Invertebrate Project.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussion.