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Posted 29 May, 2026

Fuels Associate Researcher or Researcher, India

International Council on Clean Transportation
New Delhi,India,India,110001 Full Time
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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, Sao Paulo, and Washington D.C.


The ICCT has an immediate opening fora highly motivated and committed Associate Researcher or Researcher in the Fuels program who will work on low-GHG energy alternatives for themarineandaviation sectors.This is a full-time position based in ICCT's New Delhi office and will report to the Fuels Program Lead, workingregularly with the India Regional Lead.


The Associate Researcher or Researcher will conduct robust research and analyses and develop policy recommendations, communicating actionable findings to policymakers, industry, and other stakeholders.This person will focus onIndian policies and programs, such as theNationalGreen Hydrogen Mission andthe Aviation Turbine Fuel Order, but the person may also work on fuels policies in othercountries in Asia and elsewhere.Representative work can be seen at theICCT's
Fuelsprogram page.

You Will:

  • Analyze the cost,life-cycleGHG emissions, and availability of low-GHG renewable fuels,such as renewable hydrogen derivatives and biofuels.
  • Write clear and concise technical reports, policy briefs, and articles including informative but easy-to-understand figures to summarize ICCT's research for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Present findings in public and private forums.
  • Help organize outreach activities such as briefings, meetings, and workshops.
  • Collaborate effectively with theICCT's global Fuels team and colleagues in India, as well as with external partners, policymakers, and industry stakeholders.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned.

YouHave:

  • Associate Researcher:A bachelor's or master's degree in environmental science, biology, chemistry, ecology, engineering, environmentalpolicyor related discipline, in addition to at least two years of related experience, or alternatively a PhD degree

OR

  • Researcher:A master'sor PhDdegree in engineering, environmental science, environmental policy, energy and resources, or another relevant subject, in addition to at least three years of related experience.
  • Excellent and demonstratedquantitative, analytical, and research skills
  • The ability to work independently with limited supervision, being highly organized and strategic in problem-solving
  • Strong interpersonal and English communication skills, both written and verbal, plus reading and
  • writing proficiency in a second language strongly preferred;
  • Superiorproficiencywith MS Officeincluding Excel required; programming experience with Python orRpreferred; and
  • Experience with life-cycle assessment and/or techno-economic analysespreferred


To be successful in our environment, you must be intellectually curious, self-directed, and able to work effectively 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 travel within Indiaand international travel may berequired.


Our Benefits

This full-time position will be based in our New Delhi office.We also offeran excellent benefits package, including opportunitiesfor professional development.


To Apply

Please include a resume, a cover letter,writing samples or relevant technical research publications primarily written by the applicant (in English), and two to three professional references. Preference will be given to candidates whosubmita complete application and who directly address the position being offered.Please include your ideal start date.The position will remain openuntilfilled.Specific combinations of academic degrees and highly relevant work experience will be considered when deciding whether the candidate is suitable for the Associate or Researcher level.


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 anequal-opportunityworkplace.

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