Martin Abraham

Prof. Dr. Martin Abraham holds the Chair of Sociology and Empirical Social Research at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU). After earning his doctorate and habilitation in sociology, he served as a research assistant at the University of Leipzig, a visiting professor at the University of Munich, and a full professor at the University of Bern before returning to FAU in 2007. His work spans labor market sociology, organizational research, and social norms, with a focus on reputation dynamics, family-work reconciliation, and digital monitoring systems.

• Education: University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (doctorate)
• Academic Journey: University of Leipzig, University of Munich (visiting), University of Bern (2005-2007), FAU (2007-present)
• Research Collaborations: Institutions in Germany, UK, Netherlands, USA

His research explores labor market sociology through lenses like:

• Occupational structures and mobility
• Regional labor market dynamics
• Reputation mechanisms in economic contexts
• Family-work balance and gender norms
• Acceptance of digital monitoring systems
• Experimental analysis of social norms

Key publication trends include experimental methods (factorial surveys), social norm analysis in tax/labor contexts, and digital workplace technologies. He frequently collaborates with researchers like Claus Schnabel, Christian Schnabel, and Markus Rudolf.

As a leader in FAU's Work in Transition research focus area, he works with strategic partners like the IAB and LASER center, addressing global labor market shifts from sociological and policy perspectives.