Electric Vehicles, Associate Researcher, Panchkula

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.

To be successful in our environment, you must be intellectually curious, self-directed, and be able to work with people from across the globe. You must be able to connect research to policy and translate technical information to stakeholders. This is a full-time position that will be based in Panchkula, Haryana and will report to the Senior Manager in Delhi. There will be two openings for this position.

You Will:

- Support the implementation of the ICCT Electric Vehicles strategy in India
- Support the work around electrification of road transport at sub national level in India
- Support the work on developing polices around accelerating shift to electric vehicles at sub national level in India
- Working closely with State Government Departments to facilitate the rapid adoption of electric vehicles in the state.
- Support and contribute to the organization of meetings, workshops, conferences, etc.
- Support in managing projects with diverse partners and take responsibility for successful project delivery of the project
- Support and co-author ground-breaking research in India
- Support in maintaining productive working relationships with academic experts, civil society, industry and government officials in India
- Support in communicating the work of the ICCT in a clear and effective manner
- Other responsibilities as assigned

You Have:

- Master's or PhD in planning, engineering, economics, or related field
- Minimum of 2 years of full time professional experience in the private sector, academia, civil society or other research setting with a focus on transportation, energy, environment and/or policy
- Excellent and demonstrated quantitative, analytical, and research skills, such as experience collecting and analysing large datasets, drafting technical papers, and distilling research evidence into key actions
- Examples of successful project management or a project management certification
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills in English, both written and verbal
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and with data analysis software

Our Benefits

Some domestic (within India) and international travel may be required. The minimum salary will be INR 1,500,000 per annum on a full-time basis.

To Apply
- We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, colour, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace._