Research Assistant - Climate Change & Sustainability

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ICF International (NASDAQ:ICFI) partners with government and commercial clients to deliver professional services and technology solutions in the energy and climate change; environment and infrastructure; health, human services, and social programs; and homeland security and defense markets. The firm combines passion for its work with industry expertise and innovative analytics to produce compelling results throughout the entire program life cycle, from research and analysis through implementation and improvement. Since 1969, ICF has been serving government at all levels, major corporations, and multilateral institutions. More than 3,500 employees serve these clients worldwide. ICF's Web site is www.icfi.com.

ICF's Energy, Environment & Transportation group offers results and solutions to a broad range of clients in the energy industry in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. We have advised both private and public sector clients in all facets of the energy industry for more than 30 years. ICF International provides a portfolio of strategy, analysis, advisory services, and implementation tools to clients in the energy sector. Long recognized for innovative solutions, ICF International's combination of strategic, policy, risk management, market, and industry expertise enables us to advise clients from the inception of their business plan through the delivery of services to their customers.

ICF has helped dozens of the world's largest utilities, industrial companies, and governments develop integrated, strategic approaches to addressing climate change. We identify significant risks and opportunities from carbon policies throughout the value chain and develop creative and economical solutions, often saving millions of dollars. ICF is a leader in providing services associated with climate legislative analysis; product lifecycle assessments; carbon footprint and CO₂ reduction strategies; emissions trading and offsets; clean-tech and Clean Development Mechanism opportunities; and corporate strategy for climate change. ICF has an international reputation in the field of climate change for our analytical rigor, in-depth market expertise, and technical integrity through scores of assignments.

Job Description:

To support our growth we seek a Research Assistant to work in our Climate Change and Sustainability Division. The Research Assistant will contribute to the development of innovative, accurate, timely, and high quality products and services, typically working on multiple projects with all levels of staff. The Research Assistants at ICF International have an opportunity to apply their academic knowledge, gain exposure to major projects, interact with experts and clients in the field, while building content knowledge and consulting skills. Research Assistants advance in our consulting practice or go on to outstanding graduate programs around the country.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Assisting with data collection and analysis
• Reviewing engineering  and other literature
• Solving quantitative and qualitative problems
• Interacting with federal and commercial clients
•  Keeping informed of technological advances in a variety of industrial sectors

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (minimum GPA of 3.0) in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry, or related subjects.
• Demonstrated quantitative and/or modeling skills

Preferred Skills/Experience:

•  Interest in integrated circuits, semiconductors, photovoltaics, and other electronics devices
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Computer proficiency
• Strong organizational skills
• Detail oriented ability to prioritize and multi-task
• The ability to work under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Professional Skills:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision making capabilities
• Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information
• Ability to apply detailed knowledge of organizational procedures to make independent decisions and serve as a credible resource for a senior management team
• Ability to work with all levels of internal staff, as well as outside clients and vendors
• Excellent problem solving skills with ability to analyze situations, identify existing or potential problems and recommend solutions
• Superior interpersonal skills including courtesy, professionalism, and a cooperative attitude
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)

ICF offers an excellent benefits package, an award winning talent development program, and fosters a highly skilled, energized and empowered workforce.

ICF International is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/D/V

For a listing of other career opportunities at ICF, please visit our Career Center at www.icfi.com/careers/

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