Femke Cnossen

Femke Cnossen is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Spatial Sciences, Department of Economic Geography, University of Groningen. Her research focuses on technological change in labor markets, work meaningfulness, and regional labor dynamics.

• Current projects: Welcome back! What rural areas can do to re-attract young adult leavers (2024-2028)
• Key research areas: Robotization, AI impact, vocational skill returns, and work autonomy

Scientific contributions include 6 peer-reviewed articles and 4 discussion papers. Notable awards: Fellow at GLO (2021), multiple 3MT competition recognitions (2019).

Public engagement features 10 professional presentations and 2 academic presentations since 2024, including Studium Generale 'Future of Work' (2024) and Skills-platform (2024).