Paolo Barbieri

Paolo Barbieri is a Full Professor of Economic Sociology in the Department of Sociology and Social Research at the University of Trento, Italy. He has held this position since 2012, following prior roles as Associate Professor at both the University of Trento (2007-2012) and University of Milano-Bicocca (2003-2007). His extensive academic career spans over 30 years with significant contributions to labor market studies and comparative welfare systems research.

Education:

• Ph.D in Sociology and Social Research, University of Trento (1995), thesis: "Non c’è rete senza nodi. Il ruolo del capitale sociale nell’incontro di domanda e offerta di lavoro" (cum laude)
• Degree in Political Science (Socio-economic and Labor Orientation), University of Milano (1989), thesis: "Automazione di fabbrica e qualità del lavoro operaio: uno studio di caso" (110/110)

Research Interests: Professor Barbieri specializes in economic sociology with focus on labor market dualism, welfare regime comparisons, and social stratification. His work integrates quantitative methods to analyze life course trajectories, migration impacts, and social capital dynamics across European contexts. Key contributions examine how institutional arrangements shape employment insecurity, social mobility, and economic inequality through insider-outsider labor market segmentation.

Scientific Awards: No specific awards or fellowships are documented in the provided materials.

Advising and Grants: He coordinates the ERC-funded "Families of Inequalities" project and previously led EQUALSOC Network initiatives including "Changing Works and Families" and "Atypical Employment and Welfare Regimes." As Vice Dean of Trento's Doctoral School in Social Sciences and former Scientific Coordinator of its PhD program, he oversees graduate training. His editorial role at the European Sociological Review (OUP) reflects scholarly leadership.

Labs and Teams: Professor Barbieri actively participates in the European Consortium for Sociological Research (ECSR) as Board Member, contributes to the EQUALSOC Network of Excellence, and collaborates on FlexCareer projects with German institutions. He co-organizes the ECSR-Equalsoc-Trento Summer School for advanced methodological training.