Hi there

I’m Sarah, a postdoctoral researcher at the Leibniz Institute for Educational Trajectories (LIfBi) and the WZB Berlin Social Science Center. As part of the UneTra project, I examine how the spatial distribution of refugees within local neighborhoods in Germany affects their educational trajectories and integration.

Previously, I completed my PhD at the Berlin Social Science Center and the University of Hamburg. During my doctoral studies, I also had the opportunity to be a visiting researcher at Harvard University.

My research focuses on urban inequalities, including segregation and gentrification, with a particular emphasis on ethnic inequalities. Applying quantitative and mixed-method approaches, my work contributes to understanding the complex interplay between structural inequalities and individual experiences in cities.

My research has been published in journals such as Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies and Cities, among others. I am actively engaged in public debates on urban transformations, providing insights for broader audiences. I have contributed analysis to outlets including Deutschlandfunk, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ) or Die ZEIT.

Check out my full CV here.

For collaboration and press inquiries, feel free to drop me an email.

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