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 andtimelydata-driven research to public officials at all levels of government - city, state, national,regionaland 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 goodhumorare highly valued. Join our team of talented researchers with offices in Washington D.C., San Francisco, Berlin, Beijing, and Sao Paulo.

The ICCT is looking for an enthusiasticrecentgraduateor early careerprofessionaltojoin theorganization'sglobal Supply ChainCenterteamas aresearchfellowwith a focus onreducing vehicle production emissionsand scaling up resilient and responsibleelectric vehicle battery supply chains.Within the Fellowship, you will contribute to ICCT's efforts to driveelectrificationbyanalyzingbattery productionand supply chains in Europe and other major vehicle markets globally. Your researchwillincludemappingbatterytechnology trends andcostdrivers,assessingproduction capacities andjob potential,andevaluatingimport dependenciesand trade partnerships.This9 to 12-monthfellowshipwill be based in either our Berlinor Washington D.C. office.

To be successful in our environment, you must be intellectually curious, self-directed, and able to work with people from across the globe. The position is best suited to someone with inventiveness, creativity, resourcefulness, and strong time management skills. The ideal candidate will hold a graduate degree with previous research experience in environment, transportation, energy or battery technology topics, excellent writing skills, some international education, travel or work experience, and demonstrated passion for solving our most pressing global health and environmental challenges.

You Will:

• Perform high-quality researchonEVpolicies, supplychainsand local-content rules, with afocus in Europe.
• Collectdata, andperform quantitative analyses of datasetson the future costsanddemandinbatteries andminerals,productioncapacities, and trade flows.
• Author or co-authorICCT publications such as blogs, briefing papers,memos,working papers,andreports.
• Review and summarize technical and scientific literature and review the work of colleagues and outside consultants.
• Supportpresentationsinpublicworkshopsandconferences, as well asregulatory working groups and policymaker briefings.

You Have:

• B.A.(required),M.S., or Ph.D.(preferred),in engineering,economics,environmental sciences, or relatedfield.Relevantwork or research experienceis a plus.
• Curiosity andbasicunderstanding ofbattery technologies, material supply chains, industrialpoliciesand global trade dynamics.
• Excellent quantitative, analytical, research, and organizational skills, along with strong written and verbal communication skills and strong emotional intelligence.
• Strongproficiencywith data manipulation and analysis, usingExcel, Python,Ror similartools; modelling and programming experiencedesired.
• Englishfluencyis

required, both written and spoken.

Our Benefits

This is a full-time (40 hours/week), temporary position for 12 months. The position may lead to regular, full-time employment depending on organizational resources and the Fellow's performance. The position will be based in the ICCT's Europe office in Berlin. We offer a competitive gross salary starting at $29.59/ hour, depending on education and experience.

The ICCT provides an excellent benefits package including hybrid/remote work flexibilities, professional development opportunities, and other benefits.

Application

To apply, please submit a resume (please refrain from submitting a photograph), cover letter indicating your interest, two writing samples or relevant technical research publications primarily written by the applicant (in English), and the names and contact information of three professional or academic references (as well as any reference letters available). Please include your ideal start date. The position will remain open until filled.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of race,color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We take pride in being an equal-opportunity workplace.