Melanie Holztrattner

Melanie Holztrattner is a PostDoc Researcher and Lecturer at the University of Salzburg, affiliated with the Department of Educational Science within the School of Education. Her work focuses on early childhood education, social pedagogy, and qualitative research methodologies. She also teaches at the University of Teacher Education in Salzburg, specializing in inclusive pedagogy and early childhood care.

Her research explores tensions between institutional and familial spheres in childrearing, emphasizing the role of early childhood education institutions. Key projects include analyses of care leavers' experiences and the sociohistorical context of child welfare systems in Austria.

Recent publications highlight ethical considerations in collaborative research, institutional critiques of social work settings, and conceptual frameworks linking education, care, and upbringing. Holztrattner has presented at international conferences, including the Childlife Conference (2024) and the Summer School at the University of Salzburg (2024), focusing on methodological innovations and childlife studies.