Natalie Badstuber

Natalie Badstuber is a Senior Scientist in the Department of Psychology at the University of Salzburg (PLUS), specializing in psychological diagnostics. She has been a key member of the department since 2025, contributing to research, teaching, and diagnostic project development.

Her academic background is fully rooted at PLUS, where she completed her Bachelor (2015–2018), Master (2018–2021), and doctoral studies (2021–2025) in Psychology.

Natalie's research focuses on the interplay between personality, gender, and cognitive abilities, particularly examining test-taking behaviors and processes prior to final test outcomes. She investigates whether individuals with differing cognitive abilities or from different demographic groups approach test items differently and how such differences affect measurement validity. Her work emphasizes diagnostic procedures, quality criteria in assessment, and improving scientific practice.

She is passionate about innovative scientific communication and teaching, actively engaging in knowledge exchange and pedagogical development within the academic community.

Natalie previously served as a tutor and student assistant (2019–2021), gaining early teaching and research support experience.

She is involved in various departmental research projects and university teaching, though no specific publications, awards, or advisees are listed in the available materials.