Christine Gerber

Dr. Christine Gerber is a Research Fellow at the WZB Berlin Social Science Center, specializing in the sociology of work and digitalization. She leads research in the group 'Globalization, Work, and Production,' focusing on platform work, labor processes, and Industry 4.0. Her recent projects include 'Generative AI in the world of work (GENKIA)' (2024–2026) and 'Automation, digitization and virtualization in the world of work during the pandemic' (2021–2023).

Education: M.A. in International Relations (Free University Berlin/Humboldt University Berlin/University of Potsdam, 2011–2014); B.A. in Liberal Arts and Sciences (University College Maastricht/Santiago de Chile, 2007–2010). Dissertation: 'Platform work and the future of work' (defended January 2023).

Research interests include digitalization's impact on labor, precarious work dynamics, and the transformation of work processes through algorithmic systems. Key topics: platform economy, wearable technologies in manufacturing, and post-pandemic labor market shifts.

Collaborations: Extensive co-authorship with Martin Krzywdzinski and colleagues on digital labor studies. Key publications address AI's role in workplace change, pandemic-driven digitalization trends, and comparative analyses of platform work in Germany and the U.S.

Her work bridges social theory and empirical research, emphasizing policy implications for digital labor markets. Current projects explore generative AI's societal impact and labor control mechanisms in crowdwork platforms.