About
Bastian Betthäuser is an Assistant Professor at Sciences Po, Paris, affiliated with the Centre for Research on Social Inequalities (CRIS) and the Laboratory for Interdisciplinary Evaluation of Public Policies (LIEPP). He is also an Associate Member at Nuffield College, University of Oxford, and the Department of Social Policy and Intervention.
His research focuses on social inequality, intergenerational mobility, educational policy, and life course dynamics. He investigates how socio-economic background influences early development, education, labor market outcomes, and life chances, and how policies can mitigate structural disadvantages. His work combines quantitative methods with comparative and longitudinal analyses across Europe.
The recent publications show a strong trend in analyzing educational disruptions (e.g., during the pandemic), parental employment instability, and regional and historical variations in educational opportunity. His research often leverages large-scale datasets and meta-analytic techniques to assess policy impacts and inequality mechanisms.
Scientific Awards:
- ERC Starting Grant 2024 for the LEARN project on health crises and education
He has taught courses on Educational Inequality & Education Policy and Social Inequality across the Life Course at both bachelor’s and master’s levels at Sciences Po. His research is supported by competitive grants and involves collaborations with leading scholars in sociology and public policy. He actively contributes to public discourse through media appearances and academic seminars.
He is affiliated with key research units including CRIS and LIEPP, which focus on interdisciplinary evaluation of public policies and social inequalities. These labs support his work on policy-relevant sociological research using advanced empirical methods.
