Passenger Vehicles & India Program Internship, International Council on Clean Transportation
Organization: The International Council on Clean Transportation
Position Title: Passenger Vehicles & India Programs Internship 2015
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Description: The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has an immediate opening for an intern to support the Passenger Vehicles program, with particular relevance to issues in India. The primary focus of this position will be to model emissions from vehicles in India and develop scenarios analyzing the feasibility of scrapping older vehicles in the country.
Position Description
Working under the direction of the Passenger Vehicles program director, tasks for this position include:
Gathering data and modeling vehicle emissions on a regional/national scale.
Analyzing the economic costs and benefits of scrapping older vehicles in India.
Writing progress reports, policy briefs, and ICCT technical reports on reducing vehicle emissions.
Helping to organize workshops and other outreach efforts and give presentations to educate policy-makers and stakeholders in India and elsewhere.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, ideally a master’s degree or equivalent experience in engineering, environmental science, or energy and resources and some experience working on automotive and/or air quality issues. The position requires excellent quantitative, analytic, and research skills, along with strong written and verbal communications skills. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, self-directed, and strategic in problem solving and identifying policy needs.
How to Apply: Please send a resume, cover letter summarizing your interests and qualifications, and the names and contact information of three references (letters not necessary) to [email protected]. Use “PV/India Internship” as the subject of your e-mail. Candidates will be considered on a first come, first serve basis and the position will remain open until filled. We will directly contact candidates that are deemed qualified. The ICCT is an equal opportunity employer.
