Passenger Vehicle Senior Researcher (U.S.)

International Council on Clean Transportation•San Francisco, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 talented researchers and operations staff with offices in Washington D.C., San Francisco, Berlin, Beijing, New Delhi, and São Paulo. The ICCT is looking for an enthusiastic 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.

Requirements

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
Demonstrated experience successfully managing multiple large projects
Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal
Superior proficiency with MS Office and applicable data collection and analysis software

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Develop and lead complex projects, including collaborations with multiple ICCT team members and external partners
Lead technical research on conventional and electric light-duty vehicle technology and cost
Lead policy-relevant research projects on electrification and passenger vehicle efficiency
Lead the development of comprehensive strategies to influence specific policies on passenger vehicles
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
Supervise and mentor ICCT interns, fellows, associate researchers, and researchers
Manage other ICCT staff on collaborative projects