Dr. Katharina Zimmermann

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Katharina Zimmermann is an Assistant Professor specializing in Economic Sociology at the University of Hamburg. She completed her doctoral studies at Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg, where she focused on local European integration policies related to labor markets. Her dissertation received the highest distinction (Summa cum laude) and was supervised by prominent academics in the field. Before her current position, she served as a Junior Professor in Sociology with a focus on Economic Sociology. Zimmermann has a rich background in research, including significant projects at Humboldt University of Berlin and Carl von Ossietzky University, on topics related to social structure and labor market integration for migrants. She has participated in international research groups and EU-funded projects, showcasing her commitment to understanding social inequalities and economic policies. Her academic interests include social employment policies and the sociological implications of economic structures.

Research Interests

Experience

Junior Professor

2019-06-01 — Present

University of Hamburg • Hamburg, Germany

Teaching and research in Economic Sociology.

Research Associate

2015-10-01 — 2019-05-01

Humboldt University of Berlin • Berlin, Germany

Collaboration in DFG research groups and various sociological projects.

Research Assistant

2011-07-01 — 2015-03-01

Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg • Oldenburg, Germany

Managed research projects supported by EU funding.

Requirements for University of Hamburg

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field At least 60 ECTS in core computer science subjects
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of Records
  • Bachelor's degree certificate (or preliminary transcript)
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Module descriptions/table of 60 ECTS in CS
Specialization Notes

Includes tracks like Intelligent Adaptive Systems (IAS).