Electric Vehicle Intern

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.  

The ICCT is now looking for an intern to join our office in Beijing, working to support EV-related research. The internship will have a duration of 6 months with the possibility to extend longer. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in the nonprofit sector. 

You Will: 

• Contribute to EV-related projects  

• Conduct quantitative and policy analysis under the guidance from ICCT’s research staff 

• Support report writing and outreach material preparation 

• Complete ad-hoc tasks and other duties as assigned 

You Have: 

• Undergraduates in the 3rd or the last year of school or graduate students, preferably with a major in Transportation, Urban Studies, Public Policies, Environmental Science & Engineering, etc. 

• Knowledge of electric vehicles, EV batteries, and the relevant policies, and experiences with EV-related projects is preferred. 

• Advanced charting and data analysis skills in Excel and familiarity with quantitative analysis tools such as Python, R, and Matlab. 

• Proficiency in spoken and written Mandarin Chinese and English. 

• Ability to work 25-30 hours per week for at least 6 months. 

Our Benefits 

The internship will be based in our Beijing office and have a duration of 6 months with the possibility of extension. The ICCT will provide a laptop and other office equipment as needed. This internship offers a salary of ¥3,200 a month ( 3 days per month), or an amount proportional to the workload allowed by your university. 

Application 
To apply, please send 1) a resume, 2) a cover letter describing your interest, qualifications, and earliest available start date.    

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