Field Ecology & Bioacoustics Intern
Location: Pune
Duration: 3–6 months
Type: Full-time, Paid Internship
About Us
Connecting the dots - Climate. Capital. Community. Code. We are Darukaa.Earth — a category-defining nature-tech & climate finance company. Incubated at the IIT Bombay campus and backed by IIM Visakhapatnam, we’re building Global South’s first intelligence layer for natural capital — where technology, ecology, and finance converge to create measurable, investable biodiversity impact. Our offerings & platform transforms biodiversity and carbon data into actionable, finance-grade intelligence, enabling TNFD, CSRD, and SBTN-aligned insights for companies, investors, and project developers. We have entered an inflection point — scaling from flagship pilots to enterprise deployments — and we’re hiring a Founder’s Office Associate who can help scale our climate mission into market momentum. Our Value chains include:
- Environmental reporting
- Turnkey projects for Biodiversity mapping & Nature conservation.
- Nature Finance projects
What You'll Do
- Field Monitoring: Assist with the deployment, retrieval, and basic maintenance of bioacoustic recorders and other environmental monitoring devices.
- Environmental Data Collection: Support the collection of soil, water, vegetation, and other field observations as required by project protocols.
- GPS & Field Records: Record GPS locations, site observations, and other field metadata accurately using mobile apps or GPS devices.
- Data Handling: Transfer, organize, and perform basic quality checks on data collected from field devices, including audio recordings.
- Monitoring Cycles: Support the end-to-end field workflow from deployment and data collection through retrieval, data transfer, and redeployment.
- Team Collaboration: Work with ecology, GIS, and technology teams to ensure that field data is collected consistently and is suitable for further analysis.
What We're Looking For
- Background or ongoing studies in Ecology, Wildlife Biology, Forestry, Environmental Science, Zoology, or a related field.
- An interest in biodiversity, field ecology, bioacoustics, or environmental monitoring.
- Comfortable working outdoors and travelling to project sites, including rural or remote locations.
- Good attention to detail and the ability to follow field protocols carefully.
- Basic familiarity with GPS devices, mobile data-collection apps, or field surveys is helpful but not mandatory.
- Prior experience with acoustic monitoring equipment or other field data-collection devices is an advantage, but training will be provided.
- Ability to work independently in the field while coordinating effectively with a team.
What You'll Gain
- Practical experience in field ecology and biodiversity monitoring.
- Exposure to bioacoustic and environmental monitoring technologies.
- Experience working with real-world ecological datasets and field protocols.
- An opportunity to work alongside teams involved in ecology, GIS, and environmental technology.
What Defines Our Culture
- 10x Thinking, 10x Impact: Ambition grounded in execution.
- Ownership Over Hierarchy: We build together, not alone.
- Curiosity & Continuous Learning: Climate, code, and capital — we learn across disciplines.
- Daily Improvement – A culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
- Bias Toward Action: Progress over perfection.
- Kindness & Radical Transparency: We challenge directly and care deeply.
How to Apply : https://forms.gle/EMJbz5NtBzZv2aRY7