Philipp Dierker

Philipp Dierker is a Research Scientist (post-doc) at the Laboratory of Fertility and Well-Being within the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR) in Rostock. His work focuses on the intersection of family dynamics, mental health, and genetic influences on behavioral outcomes, particularly in contexts of partnership transitions and socioeconomic disparities. He is affiliated with the MaxHel Center and BIOSFER, which emphasize health and well-being research.

Research interests include analyzing how family structures (e.g., separation, re-partnering) affect mental and physical health trajectories, the role of genetics in post-transition well-being, and socioeconomic variations in parental support decisions. His studies often employ population-based data and longitudinal designs.

Recent publications highlight family complexity, mental health spillover effects among separated parents, health disparities in single mothers, and gene-environment interactions in adolescent risk behavior. His work spans journals like Acta Sociologica and European Sociological Review, as well as MPIDR working papers.

Advising is not explicitly mentioned, but his collaborations with researchers like Marika Kähn, Mikko Myrskylä, and others indicate active engagement in interdisciplinary teams. Projects include the dissertation on 'The Interplay of Family Dynamics and Health.'

Labs and teams include the Laboratory of Fertility and Well-Being, MaxHel Center (Multidisciplinary Analysis of Fertility and Helix Studies), and BIOSFER (Biometric and Social Determinants of Fertility and Health). These units integrate genetic and social science methodologies.