Studies: Sociology and Statistics, University of Mannheim.
Degrees: Diploma in Sociology, University of Mannheim, 1990.
Current Position: Director of the Research Data Center of the Federal Employment Agency (BA) at the Institute for Employment Research (IAB).
Past Positions: Research associate, University of Mannheim, 1990-1992; Researcher, Institute for Employment Research (Institut für Arbeitsmarkt- und Berufsforschung, IAB), 1992- .
Main Areas of Research: Adjustment of wages at the company level, market wages, advanced vocational training as part of a life-long learning effort, companies' decision in situations of economic crises, linked-employer-employee panel.
