Research Trainee

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 140 talented researchers and operations staff with offices in Washington D.C., San Francisco, Berlin, Beijing, New Delhi, and Sao Paulo.

The ICCT has an opening for a highly self-motivated, enthusiastic research trainee to help analyze and communicate the technical, economic, and social feasibility of decarbonizing India's maritime shipping sector, including ships and ports. The research trainee will also analyze how India engages at the International Maritime Organization and identify areas of agreement or divergence between India's domestic decarbonization targets and its positions at the IMO. You will be based in the New Delhi office. This is a temporary, 12-month position that is expected to begin in Summer 2023.

You Will:

• Estimate fuel use, greenhouse gases, and air pollution from ships and ports.
• Study how alternative fuels, batteries, shore power, and wind-assisted propulsion can be used on ships and provided at ports.
• Advise policymakers on ways to reduce life-cycle GHG emissions from ships.
• Prepare maps, figures, and reports, and deliver presentations.
• Engage with researchers, advocates, regulators, industry, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with ICCT staff on emerging projects based on need and perform other duties as assigned.

You Have:

• A Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred) in engineering, transportation, environment, or a related field.
• Experience or interest in transportation and climate change policy; experience or interest in the maritime shipping sector is a plus.
• Strong computational skills and proficiency in Python, ArcGIS or QGIS, Excel, Power Point, and Word. Knowledge of SQL is an asset.
• Ability to clearly explain research results and their implications to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and engage effectively with team members.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Understanding of India's political system, political climate, and culture is a plus.

To succeed in our environment, you should be intellectually curious, self-directed, and able to work with people from across the globe. This position will be based in Delhi. This is a full-time position, with a monthly salary range between INR 50,000 - 60,000.

Application

Please submit a cover letter and resume.

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