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Researcher, Heavy-Duty Vehicle Program
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Sectors Sustainability, Climate, CSR, EMS
Location California - America North
Town/City Washington DC, San Francisco
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Senior Level
Company Name ICCT
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Directory Entry : Sustainability and Environment Jobs with ICCT. The International Council on Clean Transportation is an independent nonprofit organization founded to provide first-rate, unbiased research and technical and scientific analysis to environmental regulators. Our mission is to improve the environmental performance and energy efficiency of road, marine, and air transportation, in order to benefit public health and mitigate climate change.
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Description

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has an immediate opening to work on its heavy-duty vehicle program. The primary focus of this position will be to provide technical and policy analysis related to new standards for fuel economy/greenhouse gas and conventional pollutants for heavy-duty vehicles, with a focus on China.

Working under the direction of the heavy-duty vehicle program lead, tasks for this position include:

  • Researching, evaluating, and proposing policies and methods for implementing fuel economy or greenhouse gas standards for heavy-duty vehicles, with a focus ?on on-going efforts in China. 
  • Gathering and analyzing data for the purpose of evaluating vehicle technologies and emissions. 
  • Writing progress reports, policy briefs, and ICCT technical reports on reducing the impact of heavy-duty vehicles on air quality and climate change. 
  • Helping to organize workshops and other outreach efforts and give presentations to educate ?policy-makers and journalists. 
  • Where appropriate, managing and reviewing the work products of consultants to the ICCT on ?heavy-duty vehicle issues
  • Working with other ICCT programs where required (such as Marine, Fuels, or Passenger Vehicle programs).

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, with a masters degree or equivalent experience in engineering or environmental science and several years of work experience on automotive fuel economy and/or air quality issues. The ideal candidate will have previous experience with heavy-duty vehicles in the areas of vehicle testing, efficiency technologies, and emissions control. Experience with other modes of transportation is also valued. The position requires excellent quantitative, analytic, and research skills, along with strong written and verbal communications skills in English. Chinese language skills are highly valued.  The ideal candidate will be highly organized, self-directed, and strategic in problem solving and identifying policy needs.

Salary and Benefits

Annual salary will vary depending on experience. A generous benefits package is provided, including a 5% salary contribution for retirement; health, vision, dental, and life insurance; and vacation policies. The position location is flexible and will be either San Francisco, Washington DC, or Beijing. The position will require some international and domestic travel.?
 

Application

Please send a resume, cover letter summarizing your interests and qualifications, a writing sample, name and contact information of three references (letters not necessary), and salary expectations to jobs@theicct.org. Use “Heavy-Duty Vehicle Program” as your message’s subject heading. The position will remain open until filled. The ICCT will contact directly candidates that are deemed qualified. 
 
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