Dr. Joël Berger

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Joël Berger is a senior researcher at the University of Bern's Institute of Sociology, where he has been working since 2019. He obtained a Master's degree from the University of Bern in 2011 and completed his Ph.D. at ETH Zurich in 2015, focusing on competition and cooperation. Following his doctoral studies, he held postdoctoral researcher positions at universities in Groningen, Utrecht, and Zurich. His research interests center on the behavioral foundations of social sciences, with particular attention to micro-macro dynamics of social norms and the application of institutional design to promote sustainable development. He has published several works examining the intersection of social behavior and environmental policy, as well as strategies to enhance the effectiveness of climate action in addressing social inequalities.

Research Interests

Behavioral Foundations of Social Sciences Micro-Macro Dynamics of Social Norms Institutional Design for Sustainable Development

Courses

Introduction to Inter- and Transdisciplinary Project Work in Sustainable Development Designing the Interface between Science, Politics, and Society

Requirements for University of Bern

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent Maximum 60 ECTS credits of additional requirements if background is slightly different
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Specialization Notes

Part of the Swiss Joint Master in Computer Science (Bern, Fribourg, Neuchâtel).