معرفی
Dr. Fabian Hoose is a researcher at the intersection of labor sociology, digital transformation, and social protection systems. Currently serving as Geschäftsführer (Managing Director) at the Joint Department of Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) and IGM, he previously held research positions at the Institute for Work and Qualification (IAQ) and the Chair of General Sociology at RUB's Faculty of Social Science. His academic journey includes a 2014 PhD on work orientations in the gaming industry.
- Current Role: Managing Director, RUB/IGM Joint Department
- Prior Roles: Research Associate at Institute for Work and Qualification (2017-2025), Chair of General Sociology (2008-2017)
Education
- Diplom Sozialwissenschaftler, Ruhr University Bochum (2007)
- PhD in Social Sciences, RUB Faculty of Social Science (2014)
Research Focus
Dr. Hoose investigates:
- Platform work dynamics and worker representation
- Social protection gaps in the gig economy
- Digitalization's impact on labor organization
- Ecological and digital transformation interactions
His recent publications examine hybrid platform employment models, collective interest formation in atomized work environments, and compensation structures for social media content creators. Collaborative projects with European institutions (University of Tartu, Fondazione Brodolini) highlight his transdisciplinary approach to labor studies.
Scientific Contributions
Key publications analyze:
- Platform worker social protection preferences
- Casualization trends in digital labor markets
- Regulatory frameworks for platform self-employment
- Corporate self-representation in crowdwork platforms
