IAESTE Internships

Location

India

Internship type

ON-SITE

Reference number

IN-2026-B2605-KU

Students Requirements

General discipline

Biology
Biotechnology

Completed Years of Study

3

Fields of Study

General

Languages

English Excellent (C1, C2)

Required Knowledge and Experience

-

Other Requirements

The intern should have knowledge related to Microbiology, Nutrition and Biotechnology.

Work Details

Duration

12 - 16 Weeks

Within These Dates

07.09.2026 - 15.01.2027

Holidays

NONE

Work Environment

-

Gross pay

10000 INR / month

Working Hours

40.0 per week / 8.0 per day

Living Lodging

Type of Accommoditation

IAESTE- LC KARUNYA

Cost of lodging

5000 INR / month

Cost of living

8000 INR / month

Work Offered

Additional Info

This offer is from the Department of Biotechnology, and the intern's field of research would be Probiotic Biofilms for Pathogen Inhibition and Microbial Therapeutics.

Work description

Probiotic Biofilms in Pathogen Inhibition: Internship in Microbial TherapeuticsOverview:This internship explores the role of probiotic biofilm formation in inhibiting pathogenic microorganisms. Probiotic strains such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium will be cultivated and assessed for their biofilm-forming abilities using crystal violet assays. Environmental influences like pH, temperature, and nutrient levels will be studied, alongside co-culture models with pathogens including E. coli, Salmonella enterica, Staphylococcus aureus, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The project integrates microbiological, biochemical, and imaging techniques to evaluate pathogen inhibition and probiotic functionality.Objectives:1)Select and cultivate probiotic strains under optimized growth conditions.2)Quantify biofilm formation and study environmental factors affecting persistence.3)Develop co-culture models to assess pathogen inhibition and metabolite production.Outcomes:1)Identify probiotic strains with strong biofilm-forming capacity.2)Demonstrate inhibitory effects of probiotics on pathogenic biofilms.3)Generate preliminary data supporting therapeutic and food safety applications.Intern's Responsibilities:1)Perform biofilm assays, co-culture experiments, and antimicrobial tests.2)Use microscopy and metabolite quantification to analyze biofilm interactions.3)Conduct statistical data analysis, maintain records, and present findings.

Deadline

27.03.2026