Associate Researcher, Transport

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 humour are highly valued. Join our team of talented researchers and operations staff with offices in Beijing, Berlin, New Delhi, San Francisco, São Paulo, and Washington D.C.   

The ICCT seeks a self-motivated and committed Associate Researcher to contribute to a wide range of work on transport emissions, electrification, alternative fuels, and decarbonisation strategies for the road transport sector, specifically in India. Representative work can be seen at https://theicct.org/india.   

You will report to the Senior Researcher /Program Lead in Delhi. 

You Will: 

• Support the work around vehicular emissions (exhaust and non-exhaust) in India; 

• Support the work on developing policies around advanced vehicle emissions and fuel standards; 

• Collect, clean, analyse, and interpret large datasets, and translate findings into clear technical outputs and policy-relevant insights; 

• Support in managing projects with diverse partners and take responsibility for successful project delivery of the project; 

• Support and co-author high-quality research reports, briefing papers, presentations, and other knowledge products; 

• Support in maintaining productive working relationships with academic experts, civil society, industry and government officials in India; 

• Support in communicating the work of the ICCT in a clear and effective manner; 

• Travel domestically on a regular basis, as required, to support field activities, stakeholder engagement, project implementation, and research dissemination; 

• Other responsibilities as assigned. 

You Have: 

• A master’s degree or PhD in mechanical/automobile engineering, environmental engineering, transport studies, or a related field; 

• Minimum two years of full time professional experience in the private sector, academia, civil society or other research setting with a focus on transportation, emissions, environment and/or policy; 

• Strong quantitative, analytical, and research skills, including experience with large datasets, analysis, technical writing, and evidence-based policy development; 

• Familiarity with vehicle emissions testing or regulatory frameworks which is strongly preferred; 

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

• Proficiency with MS Office and with data analysis software (e.g., R, Python); 

• Experience working with public agencies, regulatory bodies, testing agencies, or policy stakeholders in India is preferred. 

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 domestic (within India) and international travel may be required.  

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. Applications received by June 30th 2026, 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.