Transportation Research Intern – Beijing

About the role

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) is seeking a motivated intern to support its Beijing office in advancing zero‑emission transport policies in China. You will work alongside researchers on data‑driven projects that evaluate environmental transportation measures.

Key responsibilities

• Assist research projects that analyse and communicate the status of environmental transport policies in China.
• Perform statistical analysis under the guidance of senior researchers using R, Python and Tableau.
• Help translate reports and draft outreach materials in Mandarin and English.
• Complete ad‑hoc tasks and support the heavy‑duty vehicle program as needed.

Required profile

• Senior undergraduate or graduate student, preferably in Transportation, Environmental Science & Engineering, Automotive or related fields.
• Strong research, analytical and quantitative abilities with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese and English.
• Availability to work at least three days per week, with a minimum of two on‑site days in the Beijing office for a period of six months.

Required skills

• R
• Python
• Tableau

What we offer

• Six‑month internship (extendable to twelve months) with a monthly stipend of CNY 3,362 (or proportional to university workload).
• Laptop and other office equipment provided.
• Opportunity to work in a multicultural, research‑focused environment.