Dr. Steffi Pohl

Professor

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Biography

Steffi Pohl is a full professor in the Department of Education and Psychology at Freie Universität Berlin where she specializes in methods evaluation and quality assurance. With extensive experience in empirical education research, she has a noteworthy background in psychometrics, log data analysis, and causal inference. She completed her doctorate at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena under the supervision of Rolf Steyer. Pohl’s research interests lie in psychometrics and related methodologies, contributing significantly to the field through her publications in various high-impact journals. Her academic service includes memberships in prominent scientific associations and editorial roles in prestigious journals. Pohl's career trajectory includes positions at notable universities where she has led various research initiatives. She has received multiple awards recognizing her contributions to the field, such as the Early Career Award from the Psychometric Society in 2020. Pohl is actively involved in shaping methodologies in psychological assessments and educational measurement, consistently pushing the boundaries of current practices in her area of expertise.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

2019-10-01 — Present

Freie Universität Berlin • Berlin, Germany

Leading research and teaching in methods evaluation and quality assurance.

Assistant Professor

2013-01-01 — 2019-09-30

Freie Universität Berlin • Berlin, Germany

Focused on methods evaluation in psychology.

Research Associate

2009-01-01 — 2013-12-30

Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg • Bamberg, Germany

Worked on the National Education Panel Study.

Research Associate

2005-01-01 — 2009-12-30

Friedrich-Schiller Universität Jena • Jena, Germany

Conducted research on methodology and evaluation.

Research Associate

2004-01-01 — 2005-12-30

Freie Universität Berlin • Berlin, Germany

Involved in e-learning and methodological projects.

Awards

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Early Career Award

2020-01-01
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Gustav Lienert Dissertation Award

2011-01-01

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.