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The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) is an award-winning, independent, global, non-profit research organization that provides data-driven research to policies to 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 180 talented researchers and operations staff with offices in Washington D.C., San Francisco, Berlin, Beijing, New Delhi, and Sao Paulo.

The ICCT is looking for an enthusiastic Researcher / Senior Researcher to join the organization's Passenger Vehicles Program team with a focus on the United States. You will contribute to ICCT's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and drive electrification of the U.S. passenger vehicle fleet. You will lead new technical analyses on combustion and electric vehicle technology and cost to support environmental regulatory policymaking at federal and state levels and grow our wide-ranging research on vehicle technology, charging infrastructure, and associated policies. You will be based in either our San Francisco, CA or Washington, D.C. offices. You will report to our United States Program Director.

Position Levels:

• Researcher
• Senior Researcher

You will:

Researcher Level:

• Lead technical research on conventional and electric light-duty vehicle technology and cost
• Lead policy-relevant research projects on electrification and passenger vehicle efficiency
• Collect data and maintain databases on vehicle technology
• Conduct rigorous data and policy analysis
• Write reports, blogs, and other materials for publication
• Organize outreach activities, such as briefings, meetings, and workshops
• Deliver internal and external presentations
• Engage directly with policymakers, external stakeholders, and media

Senior Researcher Level:

• All activities listed under Researcher Level above plus:
• Develop and lead complex projects, including collaborations with multiple ICCT team members and external partners
• Lead the development of comprehensive strategies to influence specific policies on passenger vehicles
• Supervise and mentor ICCT interns, fellows, associate researchers, and researchers
• Manage other ICCT staff on collaborative projects

Required qualifications:

Researcher Level:

• B.S. in engineering, environmental science or policy, transportation, or related field.
• 5+ years of applicable research experience
• Ability to conduct technical analysis and write concise reports for a variety of audiences
• Demonstrated skills in data collection, research, analytical methods, and drawing conclusions from analytical research
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Superior proficiency with MS Office and applicable data collection and analysis software

Senior Researcher Level:

• All qualifications listed under Researcher Level above plus:
• Demonstrated experience successfully managing multiple large projects
• Demonstrated experience managing staff

Preferred qualifications:

• M.S. or Ph.D. in engineering, environmental science or policy, transportation, or related field
• Proficiency with EPA OMEGA and NHTSA CAFE models

Our Benefits:

This full-time position will be based in our Berlin, San Francisco, or Washington, D.C. office. The starting salary for the Researcher position is $108,600 (San Francisco) or $98,700 (DC). The starting salary for the Senior Researcher position is $133,100 (San Francisco) or $121,000 (DC). We offer an excellent benefits package, including hybrid/remote flexibilities, health insurance, substantial paid vacation, retirement contribution with generous 7% employer contribution, transportation subsidies, and other benefits.

Application:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, two relevant research reports primarily written by the applicant (links to other applicable reports within your resume are also welcome).

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. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employmentqualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.