Hydrogen Fellow, Fuels (DC)

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) is pleased to announce the opening of a new Hydrogen Fellow position in its Fuels Program and invites all eligible applicants to apply.

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 team of more than 100 talented researchers and operations staff with offices in Washington D.C., San Francisco, Berlin, Beijing, and Sao Paulo.

The ICCT seeks a highly motivated and committed Hydrogen Fellow who will contribute their energy and creativity towards research that will play a critical role in the deployment of clean hydrogen and the decarbonization of the transport sector. This position will focus particularly on policies and standards of hydrogen production and its application in decarbonizing different sectors. This a 12-month position, based in our San Francisco, California, or Washington, D.C offices. This position will report to an ICCT Researcher.

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, curiosity and strong time management skills. The ideal candidate will hold a graduate degree with previous research experience in environment, transportation or energy topics, excellent writing skills, and demonstrated passion for solving our most pressing global health and environmental challenges.

You Will:

• Keep track of hydrogen policies in different countries, such as the United States, European Union, China, and Brazil
• Keep track of hydrogen standards with a focus on greenhouse gas emissions
• Collect and analyze data on hydrogen

• Review and summarize technical and scientific literature
• Assist in writing blogs, briefing papers, memos, or working papers to communicate research findings and the policy implications
• Collaborate with ICCT staff on emerging projects based on need and perform other duties as assigned
• Prepare presentations and present findings

You Have:

• B.S. degree required (MS highly desirable) combined with experience in engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, or related technical field
• Demonstrated research, education, or work experience related to hydrogen, energy, greenhouse gas emissions, transportation, climate change, or public policy
• Excellent and demonstrated quantitative, analytical, and research skills
• Ability to clearly explain research results and their implications to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated intermediate to advanced skill with Excel
• Experience preparing and giving public presentations in English
  
  

Our Benefits

This full-time position will be based in our Washington, D.C. or San Francisco, CA office. The hourly range is $20-$32 (DC) or $22-$35 (SF), based upon education level and experience. We offer an excellent benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation and family leave, hybrid office/remote flexibilities, transportation subsidy, and other benefits.

Application:

Applications will be accepted through March 15th, 2023. Please submit a cover letter, resume, two relevant writing samples for which you are the sole author (preferred) or lead author and contact information for two references. Preference will be given to candidates whose cover letters directly address the position being offered. Applications without the supplemental materials will receive less consideration.

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.