Elizabeth Jacobs

Elizabeth Jacobs is a Postdoctoral Fellow at Georgetown University's Institute for the Study of International Migration (ISIM) and the Massive Data Institute. Her work focuses on interdisciplinary research combining big data with traditional datasets to analyze forced migration patterns. She is part of the Forced Migration team, examining global mobility dynamics through the lens of state, corporate, and academic institutions.

Dr. Jacobs holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Pennsylvania, an MA in Sociology from Columbia University, and a BA in Anthropology from the University of Pennsylvania. Her research explores skilled migrant labor market integration in the U.S., leveraging novel datasets like migration histories and social media analytics alongside in-depth interviews.

While no specific grants or awards are highlighted, her projects emphasize methodological innovation in understanding human displacement and globalization impacts. Advising and team collaborations are centered within ISIM's interdisciplinary framework.