Research/program director job description

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) is pleased to announce the opening of a new Associate Researcher position in its Heavy-Duty Vehicles 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 50 talented researchers with offices in Washington D.C., San Francisco, Berlin and Beijing.

The ICCT seeks a highly motivated and committed Associate Researcher who will contribute their energy and creativity towards research that will shape the global technology transition in the heavy-duty vehicle sector. This Associate Researcher position will provide the opportunity to work at the intersection of vehicle technology, economics, and public policy. Representative work can be seen at the ICCT’s heavy-duty vehicle program page. This full-time position is based in our San Francisco, California, or Washington, D.C offices.

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, international education, travel or work experience, written and/or spoken fluency in two languages, and demonstrated passion for solving our most pressing global health and environmental challenges.
You Will:


Perform high-quality quantitative research to support the development of local, regional, and national regulations designed to limit the environmental impacts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, including commercial trucks and buses Perform quantitative analyses of large datasets on the performance of conventional and zero-emissions vehicles and their market evolution Develop and apply algorithms, models, and computer scripts necessary to support the analysis of the environmental impact of conventional and zero-emissions vehicles, focusing on vehicle energy consumption modeling and techno-economic assessments
Author or co-author blogs, briefing papers, memos, working papers, journal articles, and white papers to communicate research findings and the policy implications Review and summarize technical and scientific literature, and review the work of colleagues and outside consultants Prepare presentations and present findings in public forums, such as workshops and conferences, as well as in private forums, such as invite-only stakeholder meetings and policymaker briefings Help to organize outreach activities, such as briefings, meetings, and workshops; Engage with external stakeholders including government officials, policymakers, NGOs, academic experts, or industry partners Develop and maintains deep expertise in a specific technology, modeling, or policy area and serve as a resource to ICCT staff
You Have:


B.S. degree required (MS or PhD highly desirable) combined with 2-4 years’ work experience in engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, or related technical field Demonstrated research, education, or work experience related to energy, transportation, climate change, public health, or public policy Demonstrated intermediate to advanced skill with at least one of the following analytical and modeling tools: Matlab, R, or Python Demonstrated research, education, or work experience with vehicle emissions preferred Demonstrated author or co-author of academic papers, technical or policy reports, memos, briefing papers, and other forms of written communication in English Experience preparing and giving public presentations in English Preferred intermediate to advanced written and verbal skill in a second language Prior work or study experience outside of the candidate’s home country is preferred.


Our Benefits


This full-time position will be based in our Washington, D.C. or San Francisco, CA office and have a salary of $70,900 (DC) or $78,000 (SF). We offer an excellent benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation and family leave, a 401k plan with a generous 7% employer contribution, hybrid office/remote flexibilities, transportation subsidy, and other benefits.


Application
Applications will be accepted through November 4, 2022. 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.

A summer internship at MIT Lincoln Laboratory will show you how professional research and critical thinking are done in real time, in real life.

MIT Lincoln Laboratory's fundamental mission is to apply science and advanced technology to solving challenging problems of U.S. national security in areas such as cyber security; tactical air and counterterrorist systems; advanced intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems; and more. Not only will your internship experience enhance your understanding of your field of study; you will contribute meaningful research results.
* Students have opportunities to:
* Interface with national experts in numerous fields of research
* Work with state-of-the-art equipment on real-world technical applications
* Participate in a Laboratory-wide technical challenge
* Opportunities to attend technical seminars and demonstrations
* Present the results of their research conclusions at the end of the summer
* The program runs from late-May to early-August and provides the following:
* Competitive hourly pay rate
* Round-trip travel expense assistance for students relocating from 50 miles outside the Boston area
* Subsidized housing up to 10 weeks for students whose permanent address is greater than 50 miles outside the Boston area
* Daily free shuttle service from housing and MIT campus to Lincoln Laboratory (Monday through Friday only)

Eligibility Requirements:

Students must have at least completed their sophomore year of college or be enrolled in a master's or doctoral program in one of these majors or a comparable technical field:

* -Electrical Engineering
* -Physics
* -Computer Science
* -Mathematics
* -Mechanical Engineering
* -Aerospace Engineering
* -Molecular Biology/Biochemistry
* -Materials Science
* -Other Related Fields

Beyond that, we require:

* An excellent academic record (3.50 or above)
* Demonstrated academic achievements and campus involvement that have prepared you to interact with other top performing scholastic achievers and experienced staff in teams and across project areas
* U.S. Citizenship (a requirement due to the unique work we perform)

Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.

To safeguard our health and well-being, MIT Lincoln Laboratory requires COVID-19 vaccination for all employees. Individuals may request exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reason.

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.

The Director, Human Research Protection Program (HRPP), is responsible for providing direction, execution, and oversight to all core components of the organization's human research protection program, including the IRB and IRB Boards. The position works closely with various offices and staff that have roles in protecting human subjects research at Saint Luke's Health System (SLHS).

* Maintain SLHS's Federal Wide Assurance and ensure compliance with its terms, as well as SLHS policies and procedures, federal regulations, and state and local laws relative to human research subject protection.

* Provide guidance regarding the interpretation of regulations, laws, and policies relative to human research subject protection to the organization's IRBs, researchers, staff, and administrators.

* Develop and implement SLHS human research subject protection policies and procedures, updating as needed.

* Oversee and coordinate HRPP activities across the various offices and staff that have roles in protecting human research subjects (including compliance, monitoring of approved research studies, education and training, policy development, and IRB operations); build relationships with internal stakeholders (including consulting with researchers) and liaise with the Office of Research Services Staff, research compliance and internal audit representatives as appropriate; work with various stakeholders to build consensus.

* Ensure employee engagement, adequate staffing levels, and budget development and compliance, and be responsible for staffing decisions such as hiring of competent and qualified individuals, terminating employment, coaching, and counseling employees on work-related performance, and developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure a safe and effective work environment.

* Ensure that effective and standardized human subjects research protection training is available and completed by all investigators, key study personnel, and all SLHS staff who participate in human subjects research.

* Oversee the quality assurance monitoring of the HRPP, including investigation of matters of noncompliance; and ensure implementation of corrective action, as needed, in accordance with the policies and procedures of SLHS and the IRB.
* Provide oversight and support for the SLHS IRBs.

* Represent SLHS HRPP as a liaison with regulatory agencies, accrediting bodies (as applicable), and funding agencies.

* Maintain current knowledge of human research protection regulations and guidance as they evolve, including staying current on emerging issues; and communicate pertinent information to staff in a timely and accessible manner.

* Develop metrics and regular reporting for workload volume and review timelines, as well as other reports as requested; align to industry best practices.

* Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

* Advanced degree in a related field, a minimum of 5 years experience in a leadership position and a minimum of 5 years experience with human research compliance; CIP certification preferred.

* Ability to exercise sound and consistent judgment within a defined process.

* Demonstrated understanding, and detailed working knowledge of federal regulations and agency guidelines for conducting research and the protection of human subjects is necessary.

* Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills, including ability to constructively resolve conflicts and problem solve among HRPP stakeholders.

* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to diplomatically navigate complex and sensitive situations.

* Proven leadership and management skills, including establishing and measuring goals and objectives, optimizing and monitoring work assignments, facilitating career development, and encouraging staff member growth and retention.

* Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources to produce succinct, detail-oriented, and accurate documents, policies, reports, and announcements.

* Advanced competence utilizing MS Office suite, computerized databases, and other technological products that facilitate effective management.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

3-5 years

Cert Institutional Review Board Prof - Institutional Review Board

Master's Degree

Job Details

Full Time

Day (United States of America)

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