Studies: Degree in Political sciences from the University of Vienna
Professional experience: 1998 - 2002 Self-employed social scientist. Project Work for several Institutions (e.g. University of Vienna, Institute of Government; Historical Commission of the Republic of Austria)
2001 - 2003 Expert for social affairs at the Science Center Vienna
since 2003: Member of the Staff of L&R Social Research
Main research areas: social policy, poverty and social inclusion policy, labour market policy, evaluation studies