Transport Research Analyst

1 Month ago • 3 Years + • Research Development

Job Summary

Job Description

WRI-China Sustainable Transition Center is seeking a Transport Research Analyst. The primary responsibility is to conduct research to accelerate the decarbonization of the transportation sector, focusing on zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles to support sustainable transport transitions in China and globally. The role involves independent quantitative research on policies and practices to limit environmental impacts of road transport, including literature review, developing quantitative methods, policy analysis, and providing recommendations. The analyst will write reports, prepare presentations for workshops, support project management, conduct surveys, organize meetings, and assist with external events. The ideal candidate is interested in policy recommendations and driving changes in the transportation sector, working within a multidisciplinary team to translate ideas into action and strengthen capacity for addressing transportation problems.
Must have:
  • Master's or PhD in relevant fields
  • 3+ years of full-time work experience in transport/environment
  • Excellent analytical and quantitative research skills
  • Proficient in data analysis
  • Excellent oral and written Chinese
  • Strong interpersonal skills and work ethics
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision
  • Fluency in written and spoken Mandarin and English
Good to have:
  • Strong technical understanding of the transport sector
  • New energy vehicles experience
  • Publication experience
Perks:
  • Generous, comprehensive benefits package

Job Details

Note: This position use two-year fixed labor contract (project base)

 

Overview and Job Summary

WRI-China Sustainable Transition Center is seeking a Transport Research Analyst.
The major responsibility of the Research Analyst is to conduct research to support our work to accelerate the decarbonization of the transportation sector, with a focus on the market for zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles, to contribute to the sustainable transport transition in China and globally. The ideal candidate should be interested in research into policy recommendations and driving changes in the transportation sector. The successful candidate will join a team that will work in a multidisciplinary platform in WRI, to (i) translate big ideas into actions; (ii) strengthen capacity for addressing transportation problems in China and beyond.

 

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct independent quantitative research on policies and practices aimed at limiting the environmental impacts of the road transport sector with a focus on zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles, including but not limited to review and summarize technical and scientific literature and international progress, developing quantitative methods, analyzing policies, and drawing practical recommendations.

• Write or co-write reports, working papers, and other technical documents to communicate research findings.

• Prepare presentations and communicate research results in external and internal workshops.

• Support project management, conduct surveys and field visits with project partners, organize project meetings, take meeting notes and follow-up as necessary.

• Help organize external events, workshops, conferences, and prepare news releases.

 

Qualifications and Requirements

• Master's or PhD degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering/science/ policy, transportation engineering/planning, energy systems, public policies or related fields, with strong technical understanding and/or interest in the transport sector, with new energy vehicles as a plus.

• At least 3 years of highly relevant and full-time work experience in the transportation/environment field.

• Excellent analytical and quantitative research skills, proficient in data analysis, preferably with publication experience.

• Excellent in oral and written Chinese with strong interpersonal skills, with good work ethics and able to deliver under tight deadlines.

• Quicker learner with ability to work independently with limited supervision; be highly organized, self-directed, and strategic in problem solving.

• Flexibility to travel nationally and internationally.

• Fluency in written and spoken Mandarin and English is mandatory.

 

How to Apply:

Applicants must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered. 

Final candidate will be required to take a writing test.

Reporting: China Mobility Lead

Salary and Benefits: Salary is commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous, comprehensive benefits package.

Duration: 2 years (project-base)

Location: Beijing, China, Preferred

Application Deadline: Open till filled.

 

About Us:

World Resources Institute works to improve people’s lives, protect and restore nature and stabilize the climate. As an independent research organization, we leverage our data, expertise and global reach to influence policy and catalyze change across systems like food, land and water; energy; and cities. Our 2,000+ staff work on the ground in more than a dozen focus countries and with partners in over 50 nations.

Our mission and values:

WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations. Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence and Respect.

Our culture:

WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission including equal opportunities in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, caste, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Our team in Human Resources carefully reviews all applications.

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