Dr. Steffen Heinrich

Professor

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Biography

Steffen Heinrich is a Professor in the Department of East Asian Studies at Freie Universität Berlin, specializing in Japanese studies, particularly in the fields of political economy and labor market policies. He has served in various notable roles including Head of the Social Science Section at the German Institute for Japanese Studies in Tokyo and as a Visiting Professor. His academic career spans numerous significant positions including senior research fellow and post-doc researcher in various research projects. Heinrich has contributed widely to the literature on Japan's social state, labor market interventions, and political reforms, with several publications reflecting his expertise in these areas. His rigorous academic work has been recognized in series of collaborative and solo publications that explore contemporary issues in Japanese political and economic contexts. Heinrich actively engages in discussions about the challenges and changes facing Japanese society today.

Research Interests

Experience

Visiting Professor

2019-09-01 — 2019-10-01

Institute of Japanese Studies, Department of Historical and Cultural Studies, Freie Universität Berlin • Berlin, Germany

Led courses and research initiatives related to Japanese politics and economy.

Head

2017-09-01 — 2019-08-01

Social Science Section, German Institute Japanese Studies • Tokyo, Japan

Directed social science research and collaborations focused on Japanese studies.

Senior Research Fellow

2014-09-01 — 2019-08-01

German Institute Japanese Studies • Tokyo, Japan

Conducted extensive research on labor market policies in Japan.

Post-Doc Researcher

2012-01-01 — 2014-08-01

University Duisburg-Essen • Duisburg, Germany

Investigated cross-border labor regulations in research funded by the German Research Foundation.

Research Associate Lecturer

2010-01-01 — 2014-08-01

University Duisburg-Essen • Duisburg, Germany

Lectured and conducted research in sociology and East Asian studies.

Research Associate Lecturer

2008-04-01 — 2010-02-01

Ruprecht-Karls-University Heidelberg • Heidelberg, Germany

Provided instruction and research on political science regarding East Asia.

Requirements for Freie Universität Berlin

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:95
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with 10 ECTS in Methods of Empirical Social Research 10 ECTS in International Relations 35 ECTS in Political and Administrative Sciences
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcript of Records
  • Proof of English proficiency (C1)
  • Proof of German proficiency (DSH-2)
  • Course descriptions for ECTS verification
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political and Social Sciences.