EMBARQ seeks a full-time  to provide research, data analysis and other support to its Integrated Transport team which conducts global research on sustainable transport and urban development, and supports Cities Network projects in Mexico, Brazil, Turkey, India, and China. The research assistant will support several projects related to sustainable mobility. The projects will require working with transit planning and operations; economic, social and environmental impact analysis of transport projects; and sustainable transport best practices, policies, institutions, and finance.

The position is located in WRI’s Washington, D.C. office. It offers the opportunity to connect with sustainable mobility and urban development experts, and key stakeholders around the world. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Competitive WRI benefits package.

Research & Analysis

• Conduct desktop research, literature reviews and synthesize findings;
• Assist with transport data collection, verification, visualization, and analysis, both qualitative and quantitative;
• Research, document, evaluate, and analyze emerging trends, best practices, and policies in urban mobility and city planning.
• Support the maintenance of shared databases;

Writing & Editing

• Contribute written and graphic content to publications, reports, papers, and presentations
• Support internal reviews of EMBARQ publications
• Prepare project-related content for publication on EMBARQ.org and EMBARQ’s blog The City Fix.

Program Support

• Interact with WRI/EMBARQ Network members (China, India, Turkey, Brazil and México) as well as partner institutions for data exchange, information requests and project coordination
• Support contract and proposal development, reporting, and tracking
• Support conferences/events planning

• Masters degree in transport planning/engineering, or urban/regional planning with a focus on transportation
• Previous coursework, work experience, internships or papers in urban transportation planning are desirable
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and research skills
• Enthusiasm to work on sustainability issues and in developing countries.
• Detail-oriented and organized thinker.
• Ability to work well in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, juggle multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced, results oriented non-profit environment
• Experience with quantitative analysis of data with software such as Excel, STATA, and ability to learn new software and computer systems quickly
• Competence to undertake high-profile research assignments with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of Mandarin, Spanish, Portuguese, and/or Turkish, is desirable
• Some experience using ArcGIS or similar mapping software, or familiarity with at least one transport modelling software such as VISUM or TransCAD would be a plus.

Final candidates will be required to take a writing test.

Duration: Regular full-time

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

Location: Washington, DC

Qualified applicants should apply online at www.wri.org/careers. All applications must be submitted online through this career portal in order to be formally considered. 

The World Resources Institute (http://www.wri.org/wri) is an environmental and development research and policy organization that creates solutions to protect the Earth and improve people’s lives. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, it is WRI’s policy to recruit, hire, and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, parental status, protected veteran status, or disability. WRI’s global agenda requires a staff that is diverse – with respect to race, gender, cultural, and international background. Diverse perspectives and experience enhance the way WRI selects and approaches issues, as well as the creativity and applicability of WRI’s policy research and analysis. WRI, therefore, encourages applications from U.S. minorities, persons from other countries (especially developing nations), and from women of all backgrounds.

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