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Prof. Daniel Oesch is a leading scholar in economic sociology at the University of Lausanne, where he directs the Swiss Centre of Expertise in Life Course Research (LIVES) and holds a professorship at the Institute of Social Sciences. His research focuses on social stratification, labor markets, and welfare regimes, with a particular emphasis on class dynamics and occupational change in Europe.
Education: Oesch earned his PhD in Political Science from the University of Zurich (2006), MA in Labour Studies from the University of Florence (2002), and BA in Political Science from the University of Geneva (1999). He has held academic positions at the Universities of Lausanne, Geneva, and Zurich, alongside roles in trade unions and policy research.
Research Interests: Oesch explores topics such as occupational structure evolution, social class voting patterns, and the effects of economic policies on labor markets. His work bridges sociology and political economy, addressing issues like inequality, welfare state adaptation, and the impact of globalization. His recent studies challenge myths about middle-class decline and highlight gender wage gaps emerging early in careers.
Awards: He has received accolades including the 2020 European Sociological Review Runner-Up Award and the 2011 SASE Best Article Prize. His work is published in top journals like *European Sociological Review*, *Socio-Economic Review*, and *Work and Occupations*.
Grants: Oesch leads projects funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation, NORFACE, and other institutions, focusing on topics such as regional job structures and cultural grievances. He supervises PhD students and mentors postdoctoral researchers in social stratification and labor market dynamics.
Labs/Teams: As LIVES Director, he oversees interdisciplinary research on life course trajectories. His team collaborates internationally, contributing to policy debates on education, employment, and social policy.
