Senior Researcher, Heavy Duty Vehicles (HDV)

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

The ICCT is seeking a self-directed and dynamic individual to spearhead the development and execution of the research strategy focused on transitioning to electric vehicles in India. Representative work can be seen at https://theicct.org/india.  

This is a full-time position based in ICCT’s New Delhi office and will report to the India Managing Director in Delhi. 

You Will: 

• Work closely with the Managing Director (India) to develop and refine the India HDV strategy and workplan.  

• Supervise a team of 2-3 research staff, including working with staff to develop and implement annual work plans, conducting performance evaluations, ensuring staff professional development, proper training, etc. 

• Lead or manage internal projects or consultant projects (over $100K combined) 

• Support in managing finances, including budgeting, bi-annual forecasting, monitoring budgets, and ensuring that funder requirements spend budgets. 

• Support / participate in funder outreach, cultivation, and stewardship. 

• Support / lead in maintaining productive working relationships with academic experts, civil society, industry, and officials from public agencies in India. 

• Lead author or co-author on publications 

• Engage with high level stakeholders including policymakers, funders, NGOs, researchers, industry, and media outlets 

• Hire and lead the hiring process for new staff, as needed for the program. 

• Lead in the development of comprehensive strategies to influence a specific policy 

• Represent ICCT in high-level public forums (such as significant workshops and conferences) as well as private forums (such as invite-only stakeholder and policymaker briefings). 

• Other responsibilities as assigned 

You Have: 

• Master's or PhD in planning, engineering, economics, or related field 

• Preferably around ten years of full-time, relevant professional experience in the private sector, academia, civil society, government or other research setting with a focus on transportation, energy, environment, and/or policy 

• Experience supervising a technical team of staff and / consultants   

• Proven track record of managing budgets of approximately $100k. 

• Demonstrated experience in fundraising. 

• Successful engagement with external stakeholders and delivery of high-level presentations. 

• Excellent and demonstrated quantitative, analytical, and research skills, such as experience collecting and analyzing large datasets, drafting technical papers, publishing academic-style research publications and distilling research evidence into key actions 

• Strong interpersonal and English communication skills, both written and verbal 

• Proficiency with M.S. Office and with data analysis software 

• Candidates with good experience working with public agencies in India are preferred 

To succeed in our environment, you should be intellectually curious, self-directed, and 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 position will be based in New Delhi. Some domestic (within India) and international travel may be required.  

Our Benefits 

This full-time position will be based in our New Delhi office. Competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.  

To Apply 

Please include a resume, a cover letter, writing samples, and two to three professional references. Preference will be given to candidates who submit a complete application and who directly address the position being offered. This is an immediate opening, and the position will remain open until it is filled. Applications received by April 10, 2025, will receive the highest priority. 

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.