Freight, Associate Researcher, Beijing

The ICCT is an award-winning, independent, global, non-profit research organization that supports the effective design and implementation of policies to address the impacts of the global transportation sector on climate change and public health. Our organization achieves this by providing high-quality and timely data-driven research to public officials at all levels of government - city, state, national, regional, and international - as well as to civil society and the media. The ICCT offers a mission-driven and culturally diverse workplace where intelligence, flexibility, transparency, and good humor are highly valued. Join our growing team of talented researchers with offices in Washington D.C., San Francisco, CA, Berlin, Germany, Beijing, China, New Delhi India, and São Paulo, Brazil. 

The ICCT seeks a highly motivated and committed full-time Freight Associate Researcher in our Beijing office. You will contribute to ICCT’s efforts to optimize the comprehensive transportation system and recommend green freight development policies for the “dual carbon” and air quality improvement targets. The candidate will focus on analyses to support strengthening China’s domestic policies to improve freight efficiency and promote intermodal transportation along with work advancing the zero-emission freight system.

You Will:

• Provide technical support for or lead green freight and intermodal transportation projects, and communicate the status of transportation policies adopted by national and local governments.
• Synthesize technical information into policy-relevant documents and presentations for both technical and non-technical audiences, with a focus on China.
• Review and summarize policies, databases, and scientific literature related to freight transportation and the supply chain.
• Perform quantitative analysis on real-world supply chain optimization evaluation and freight activities.
• Engage with external stakeholders, including government officials, global delegates, non-governmental organizations, academics, and industry.
• Support or lead outreach activities such as webinars, workshops, and WeChat posts.

You Have:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in transportation systems, transportation planning, civil engineering, environment, or related fields.
• Excellent quantitative, analytical, and technical research and writing skills are required.
• Demonstrated skills in data collection, policy reviews, analytical tools, and presentation are necessary.
• Applicable working or research experience in related areas (e.g., shipping structure adjustment, supply chain optimization, or intermodal/multimodal shipping strategy) is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese, along with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Superior proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with policymakers, NGOs, industries, and other stakeholders is a plus.

Our Benefits

This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position based in ICCT’s Beijing office with a salary of ¥282,083 depending on skills and experience. We offer an excellent benefits package, including health insurance, paid vacation, hybrid/remote flexibilities, transportation subsidies, and other benefits.

Application

To apply, please send 1) a resume, 2) a cover letter describing your interest, qualifications, and earliest available start date, and 3) one writing sample. Links to writing samples are also acceptable. Incomplete applications will be given less priority.

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.