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Model Development Student Assistant in Berlin | ICCT

ICCT is hiring a Model Development Student Assistant in Berlin. The part-time role pays €16–€18 per hour and involves Python, data analysis and climate research.

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) is seeking a Model Development Student Assistant to join its modeling team in Berlin, Germany.

The part-time student opportunity is designed for students interested in Python, data analysis, quantitative modeling, transportation and environmental research.

The student assistant will work with ICCT’s Modeling Center and contribute to quantitative models covering areas such as vehicle emissions, economics and charging infrastructure.

The role offers practical experience applying data and software skills to research on transportation policies and their effects on emissions, energy consumption, air quality, health and societal costs.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

Develop and adapt Python code for ICCT models.
Prepare, quality-check and integrate datasets.
Run models and visualize results.
Help interpret modeling results.
Contribute to model documentation.
Follow software development practices.
Support research projects related to transportation and environmental impacts.

Qualifications and Skills

Applicants should be students in the later stages of a Bachelor’s degree or enrolled in a Master’s programme in:

Data Science
Computer Science
Physics
Engineering
A related field

Strong skills are expected in Python data analysis, particularly using pandas, SciPy, NumPy and Matplotlib.

Applicants should also have:

Strong dataframe manipulation skills.
Microsoft Office and Excel proficiency.
Strong English communication skills.
Good interpersonal and teamwork abilities.

Experience with Git/GitHub, PyCharm, Tableau and software documentation is an advantage.

Working Hours, Salary and Contract

Location: Berlin, Germany
Organization: International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT)
Position: Student Assistant
Hours: 10–20 hours per week
Contract: Initially one year, with possible extension
Hourly pay: €16–€18, depending on experience and education
Application deadline: September 27, 2026

The position is based at ICCT’s Berlin office near Bahnhof Zoologischer Garten and is intended to be undertaken alongside university studies.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit:

A cover letter explaining their interest, qualifications and earliest available start date.
A resume.
Contact details for two professional or academic references.
A Python code sample or GitHub repository demonstrating data analysis, code organization and documentation skills.

The code sample should be primarily authored by the applicant and should not simply be boilerplate from a course assignment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply?

Students in the later stages of a Bachelor’s degree or students enrolled in a Master’s programme in a relevant field can apply.

How much does the position pay?

The stated hourly remuneration is €16–€18, depending on experience and education level.

How many hours per week is the role?

The position is part-time at 10–20 hours per week.

Is the position based in Berlin?

Yes. The role is based at ICCT’s Berlin office.

When is the application deadline?

The DevNetJobs listing gives September 27, 2026 as the application deadline. The vacancy information also states that the position will remain open until filled, so applicants should check the official application page for the latest status.

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