Uta Liebeskind

Dr. Uta Liebeskind is a Lecturer in the Department of Social Sciences at the University of Siegen, Faculty of Social Sciences, where she teaches empirical research methods and data analysis. She also serves as a study advisor for Social Sciences and is involved in the 'Roads to Democracies' program. Her academic focus lies in higher education, educational transitions, gender inequality, and survey methodology.

Research Interests: Her work centers on empirical social research, particularly in the areas of higher education systems, labor market transitions, and gender-based income disparities. She has extensively studied university teaching practices through a German-French comparative lens and has contributed to methodological discussions on panel studies, university rankings, and qualitative research design. Her expertise in Stata and computer-aided data analysis supports both her teaching and research.

Publication Trends: Her publications reflect a consistent focus on educational sociology and methodology, with significant contributions to the National Educational Panel Study (NEPS). She frequently addresses issues of data quality, panel attrition, and the sociological implications of educational policy and institutional evaluation.

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Advising and Grants: Dr. Liebeskind provides academic advising for social science students and has held operational project management roles, notably for the NEPS sub-study on higher education and transition to work. While specific grant details are not listed, her involvement in large-scale national studies indicates participation in funded research projects. She has not published information about supervising PhD or master’s students.

Labs and Teams: There is no mention of a specific research lab or independent research team led by Dr. Liebeskind. However, she has collaborated with prominent researchers such as Wolfgang Ludwig-Mayerhofer and has been part of larger research initiatives like NEPS and projects at the DZHW and Max Planck Institute.