Marine Associate Researcher​/Researcher

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

The ICCT is seekinga self-motivated and dedicated Associate Researcheror Researcher to support a broad range of projects focused ondecarbonization of themaritime sector,includingalternative fuels and climate& health related impact assessments. The position will have a strong emphasis on policy development within the European Unionand the International Maritime Organization. Examples of relevant work can be found on the ICCT's Maritime Teampage.

This is a full-time position based in Germany, France, Sweden, or Ireland,with the conditionofspendingatleastthefirst6 monthsin Berlin, Germany.

• Associate Researcher
• Researcher

• Associate Researcher Level :
• Conduct research onthe
  
  European Union’s and IMO’sgoals and policies for decarbonizingthemaritimeshipping sector.
• Analyze energy use and emissions from domestic and international shipping, compare policy alternatives,and develop recommendations to decarbonize maritime shipping and reduce air pollution.
• Write clear and concisepublicationsto summarize ICCT’s research for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Present research findings internally and externally.
• Help organize outreach activities such as briefings, meetings, and workshops.
• Engageand collaborate with external stakeholders, including government entities andNGOs.
• Review other colleagues’ work as well as consultants’ work on program projects.
• Researcher Level:
• Conduct and sometimes lead research onthe European Union’s and IMO’sgoals and policies for decarbonizing the maritime shipping sector.
• Analyze energy use and emissions from domestic and international shipping, compare policy alternatives,and develop recommendations to decarbonize maritime shipping and reduce air pollution.
• Write clear and concisepublicationsto summarize ICCT’s research for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Present research findings internally and externally,includingtoEU and IMOdecision-makers.
• Help organize outreach activities such as briefings, meetings, and workshops.
• Engageand collaborate with external stakeholders, including government entities and NGOs.
• Review other colleagues’ work as well as consultants’ work on program projects

• Associate Researcher Level:
• Bachelor’s degreeorhigherin engineering, transportation, economics, environmental science, public policy, ora related field.
• Researcher Level:
• Master’s degree or higherin engineering, transportation,economics,environmental science,public policy,orarelatedfield.
• Familiarity with environmental and energy challenges in themaritimeshipping sector
• Associate Researcher or Researcher Level:
• Exceptionalquantitative, analytical, and research skills, with a demonstrated ability tounderstandhighly technical information, draw policy-relevant conclusions, and communicaterecommendations to decision-makers.
• Big data analysis or econometricmodelingexperience(preferred)
• Advancedproficiencyin MS Office, especially Excel, andstrong programming experience in Python or similar(preferred).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Fluency in English is required;fluency in German would be an asset.

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