International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT)Hiring for Associate Researcher at New Delhi, Delhi Full Time

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) is an award-winning, independent, global, non-profit research organization that provides data-driven research to advance policies that reduce the health and environmental impacts of the transportation sector. The ICCT offers a mission-driven and culturally diverse workplace where intelligence, flexibility, transparency, and good humor are highly valued. Join our team of more than 100 talented researchers and support staff with offices in Washington D.C., San Francisco, Berlin, Beijing, and São Paulo.

The ICCT is looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic person to contribute to electrification of heavy-duty vehicles in India. Representative work can be seen at https://theicct.org/india and https://theicct.org/electric-vehicles. You will work across a range of technical and policy areas. You will report to our India Program Director.

You Will:
Analyse best practices to promote the deployment of electric trucks, critically assessing the role of regulations, incentives, charging infrastructure, and consumer outreach programmes

Quantify energy-saving, emission-reduction, and cost implications of electric and other advanced efficiency vehicle technologies

Collect data and maintain databases on vehicle technology data

Help facilitate policy and technical exchanges for policymakers

Develop relationships with other international experts, government officials, and local organisations

Work with ICCT staff on emerging projects based on need

Other responsibilities as assigned

You Have:
Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred) in engineering, transportation, chemistry, biology, physics, economics, or related field

Demonstrated interest in vehicle technology, climate change, air quality, energy, environment, public health, or related topics; familiarity with environmental and energy challenges in the transportation sector preferred

Excellent and demonstrated quantitative, analytical, and research skills

Strong interpersonal and English communication skills, both written and verbal, plus reading and writing proficiency in a second language preferred

Superior proficiency with MS Office and other research software

Programming experience with python or other similar software

To succeed in our environment, you should be intellectually curious, self-directed, and able to work with people from across the globe. You must be able to connect research to policy and translate technical information to stakeholders. This position will be based in New Delhi, although other location options within India may be considered. Some domestic (within India) travel may be required.

To Apply

Please include a resume, a cover letter, writing samples, and three professional references. Preference will be given to candidates whose cover letters directly address the position being offered. This is an immediate opening and the position will remain open until filled. Applications received by August 10th will receive higher priority. Applicants without the supplemental materials will receive less consideration.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.