Kerstin Zimmer

Kerstin Zimmer is a Research Associate and Lecturer at the Center for Conflict Research (ZfK) at Philipps University of Marburg, Germany. She has held academic roles since 2001, including teaching positions at the Universities of Marburg, Kassel, and Frankfurt am Main. Her work focuses on peace and conflict studies, societal transformations in Eastern Europe, migration, and transnationalism.

• PhD in Political Science (2004, magna cum laude)
• Extensive experience in teaching and research, including temporary professorships
• Co-editor of the ZfK Working Paper series (since 2005)

Her research explores political and societal change in post-Soviet states, particularly Ukraine, while analyzing historical narratives and transnational frameworks in social sciences.

Scientific Awards:

• Dr. phil. magna cum laude (2004)
• Robert Bosch Foundation stipend (1998-1999)

She has contributed to projects like Die lokale Verankerung globaler Institutionen and served in institutional governance roles at Marburg University.