Mirjam Fischer

Mirjam Fischer is a quantitative sociologist specializing in sexual and gender diversity research across Europe. She currently holds a visiting professorship at the Center for Transdisciplinary Gender Studies, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and serves as a postdoctoral researcher at Goethe University Frankfurt's Institute of Sociology. Her work examines marginalization mechanisms in academic careers and health disparities among LGBTQI* populations.

• Doctorate in Sociology (University of Amsterdam, 2019)
• 2023-present: Visiting Professor at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
• 2021-present: Research Associate at Goethe University Frankfurt

Her research interests include:

• Sexual and gender minority mental health
• Social network stratification among LGBTQ+ communities
• Family dynamics and parental relationships
• Labor market disparities for gender-diverse populations
• Methodological innovations in sampling marginalized groups
• Impact of societal alienation on well-being

Recent publications show methodological expertise in probability sampling and comparative analysis, with particular focus on:

• Quantitative analysis of same-sex parenting outcomes
• Contextual factors affecting LGBTQ+ health
• Technical advances in surveying hard-to-reach populations
• Meta-analysis of mental health disparities
• Register-based research design for family studies
• Discrimination measurement in panel surveys

Key methodological contributions include developing a sampling frame for same-sex couples using Dutch population registers, which enabled the largest probability-based survey of LGBTQ+ families in the Netherlands. Her work addresses critical gaps in representative data for sexual and gender minority populations through innovative survey designs and comparative analyses.