Kristin Thompson

Kristin Thompson is a Researcher at the WZB Berlin Social Science Center, currently a guest of the Research Group 'Globalization, Work, and Production' and the Research Department 'Skill Formation and Labor Markets'. Her work focuses on labor markets, working conditions, socioeconomic status of cultural workers, and social policy. She has held roles such as Research Manager for the 'Dynamics of Social Inequalities' research area and Project Manager for Fairwork (https://fair.work/).

Education: Dr. rer. pol. in Sociology (2019, University of Bremen) and studies in Political Sciences, Philosophy, and Public Administration (2004–2009, Universities of Erfurt and Constance). Past roles include Research Coordinator at the Centre for Social Policy Research (ZeS) and the Research Network 'Welfare Societies'.

Key research interests include labor market dynamics, social inequality, and fair work standards. Her 2020 book explores the socioeconomic realities of German pop and rock musicians. She has managed large-scale projects and contributed to interdisciplinary teams addressing global and local labor challenges.

Grants and advising: Extensive experience in project management across institutions, including WZB and SOCIUM. Her work bridges academic research with policy-oriented outcomes, emphasizing equitable labor practices and social policy analysis.