Maritime Shipping, Associate Researcher (Berlin) in Berlin bei International Council on Clean Transportation

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 more than 140 talented researchers and operations staff with offices in Washington D.C., San Francisco, Berlin, Beijing, and São Paulo.

The ICCT has an opening for a highly self-motivated and enthusiastic associate researcher to help analyze and communicate the technical, social, and political feasibility of decarbonizing domestic and international shipping and ports, with an initial focus on supporting efforts to prepare for upcoming revisions to EU maritime decarbonization policies. Additionally, you will assist with a project to model greenhouse gas intensity targets for fuels used in international shipping that would be aligned with the Paris Agreement temperature goals. This full-time position is expected to begin in Summer 2023. The position will be based in the Berlin, Germany office and will report to an ICCT Researcher.

You Will:

• Estimate fuel use, greenhouse gases, and air pollution from ships
• Study how alternative fuels, batteries, shore power, and wind-assisted propulsion can be used on ships
• Advise policymakers on ways to reduce life-cycle GHG emissions from ships
• Prepare maps, figures, reports, and deliver presentations
• Engage with researchers, advocates, regulators, industry, and other stakeholders
• Collaborate with ICCT staff on emerging projects based on need and perform other duties as assigned

You Have:

• A Bachelor's degree (Master’s degree preferred) in engineering, transportation, environment, or a related field
• Experience or interest in transportation and climate change policies
• Experience or interest in the maritime shipping sector is a plus
• Strong computational skills and proficiency in Python, ArcGIS or QGIS, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of SQL is a plus
• Ability to clearly explain research results and their implications to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to work independently and engage effectively with team members
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal

Benefits

This full-time position will be based in our Berlin, Germany office and have a salary of €63,945. We offer an excellent benefits package including hybrid/remote work flexibilities, transportation subsidies, and other benefits.

Application

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and (single-author) writing sample, if available. Please refrain from submitting a photograph.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity 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 are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace.