Fellow, Real-World Vehicle Emissions, DC

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) is pleased to announce a Fellowship opportunity in its International Partnerships Program. The ICCT is an award-winning, independent, global, non-profit research organization. We are dedicated to providing data-driven research supporting effective policy-making that is designed to reduce the health and environmental impacts of transportation activity around the world. 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 140 talented engineers and scientists with offices in Washington D.C., San Francisco, Berlin, Beijing, and São Paulo.

The ICCT seeks a highly motivated and committed Fellow who will contribute primarily to research on projects and part of the ICCT’s International Partnerships Program. The Fellow will contribute to ICCT’s work in support of The Real Urban Emissions (TRUE) initiative, which helps cities develop evidenced-based policy through the collection, analysis, and reporting of real-world vehicle emissions data. Representative work can be seen on the ICCT and the TRUE initiatives websites. 

The position would be based in the ICCT’s Washington, D.C. office. The length of the Fellowship is 12 months.

You Will:

• Perform quantitative analyses using real-world vehicle emissions datasets: run models of fleet emissions scenarios;
• Perform high-quality quantitative research to support the development of local, regional, and national policies addressing the climate and health effects of transportation, particularly on-road vehicles;
• Review and summarize technical and scientific literature;
• Contribute to blogs, briefing papers, memos, working papers, and white papers to communicate research findings and the policy implications;
• Help to organize outreach activities, such as briefings, meetings, and workshops;
• Other duties as assigned.

You Have: 

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred) in data science, engineering, environmental science or policy, transportation, or related field;
• Superior quantitative, analytical, and research skills;
• Experience or interest in energy, transportation, climate change, air quality, public policy, or related topics;
• Demonstrated experience collecting, critically analyzing, and drawing insights from data;
• Proficiency with analytical and modeling with R or Python, but also with other tools such as Matlab, or Excel;
• Strong interpersonal and English communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Experience working in teams and a collaborative research environment.

Benefits

This full-time, non-exempt position can be based in our Washington, D.C. office. The starting hourly rate is $25 (DC), based upon education level and experience. We offer an excellent benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation and family leave, a 401k plan with generous 7% employer contribution, hybrid office/remote flexibilities, transportation subsidy, and other benefits.

Application

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and 1­–2 relevant writing samples, along with the names and contact information for three professional references. Please state your ideal start date. Please refrain from submitting a photograph. 

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.