Tanja Auer

Tanja Auer is a doctoral candidate (University Assistant) at the Department of Educational Science, School of Education, Paris Lodron University of Salzburg since 2021. She holds a Master’s degree in Educational Science (2017-2020) and a Bachelor’s degree in Education (2013-2017) from the same institution, graduating with distinction.

Research Focus: Her work bridges

• academic motivation dynamics
• empirical youth and socialization research
• quantitative methods (including multi-level analyses)
• career choice theories in work and organizational psychology

Scientific Contributions: She co-authored a 2022 study on social integration and intrinsic motivation in higher education using latent transition analysis, with a current Google Scholar-listed article (2025) exploring peer effects in academic environments. Her research trends emphasize data-driven educational interventions.

Awards:

• AK Science Prize (2020) for her Master’s thesis on Living & Working 4.0

Auer serves as a tutor and researcher, contributing to empirical education research groups at the university. Her role involves consulting students and advancing methodological frameworks in educational science.