Research Fellow – Emerging Markets

• Conduct high-quality research supporting regulations that limit the environmental impacts of light-duty vehicles, heavy-duty vehicles, and two-wheelers, including fleet electrification strategies
• Develop quantitative and qualitative analyses of technology and operational strategies to reduce vehicle emissions and inform transportation policies
• Research industrial policy strategies for local manufacturing and assembly of zero-emission vehicles and components
• Support technical analysis, capacity building, and knowledge exchange for supply-side regulations
• Engage with government officials, policymakers, NGOs, academic experts, and industry partners
• Author or co-author one or two ICCT publications and contribute to blogs, briefing papers, and memos
• Review and summarize technical and scientific literature, and review colleagues’ and consultants’ work
• Prepare presentations and present findings in workshops, conferences, regulatory working groups, and policymaker briefings
• Help organize briefings, meetings, and workshops

• Bachelor’s degree (required) in engineering, environmental science, environmental or public policy, economics, transportation, or a related field
• Strong interest in vehicle technology (electric and combustion), vehicle emissions and fuel economy regulations, urban transport policy, and climate policy
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and research skills
• Proficiency in data analysis with Excel, Python, R, or similar tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to translate technical findings into clear, policy-relevant messages for diverse audiences
• Fluency in both Vietnamese and English, written and spoken (required)
• Relevant work or research experience in transportation, energy, or environmental policy in Vietnam or Southeast Asia is a plus
• Recent graduate or early-career professional
• Ability to work with colleagues around the world
• Initiative, resourcefulness, and strong time management skills
• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in a related field preferred

• Remote work flexibility
• Home office subsidy
• Professional development opportunities
• Benefits package
• Hands-on learning of the ICCT’s research and outreach methods
• Valuable skills-building for future opportunities at the ICCT or elsewhere