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Sandra Buchholz

Prof. Dr. Sandra Buchholz

Research Area Educational Careers and Graduate Employment
Head of Department
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Prof. Dr. Sandra Buchholz studied Sociology at Bielefeld University. She successfully completed her Ph.D. in 2008 and her postdoc qualification (Habilitation) in 2016, both at Bamberg University. From 2012 to 2017, she held a temporary appointment as Professor of Sociology in Bamberg. From 2017 to 2018, Sandra Buchholz has been interim Director of the Leibniz Institute for Educational Trajectories and Professor for Longitudinal Educational Research in Bamberg. In 2018, she joined DZHW as Head of the Research Area “Educational Careers and Graduate Employment”. Additionally, Sandra Buchholz holds the W3-Professorship "Quantitative Life Course Sociology" at Hanover University.

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Academic research fields

Educational research; life course research; social inequalities; social mobility and stratification; international comparative social structure analysis; labour market research; young people and their entry into the labour market; old age, entering retirement and retirement; wealth inequalities; gender-specific employment histories and family processes; comparison of welfare states, labour market regimes and educational systems; quantitative research methods (esp. longitudinal analysis methods)

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National report on education "Education in Germany"
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Adult Learning, Labor Market Outcomes, and Social Inequalities in Modern Societies.

Kilpi-Jakonen, E., Buchholz, S., Dämmrich, J., McMullin, P., & Blossfeld, H.-P. (2014).
Adult Learning, Labor Market Outcomes, and Social Inequalities in Modern Societies. In H.-P. Blossfeld, E. Kilpi-Jakonen, D. Vono de Vilhena & S. Buchholz (Hrsg.), Adult Learning in Modern Societies. An International Comparison from a Life-Course Perspective (S. 3-28). Cheltenham/Northampton, MA: Edward Elgar.

National Patterns of Income and Wealth Inequality.

Skopek, N., Buchholz, S., & Blossfeld, H.-P. (2014).
National Patterns of Income and Wealth Inequality. International Journal of Comparative Sociology, 55(6), 463-488.

Adult Learning in Denmark: Pat-terns of Participation in Adult Learning and Its Impact on Individuals' Labor Market Outcomes.

Wahler, S., Buchholz, S., Myrup Jensen, V., & Unfried, J. (2014).
Adult Learning in Denmark: Pat-terns of Participation in Adult Learning and Its Impact on Individuals' Labor Market Outcomes. In H.-P. Blossfeld, E. Kilpi-Jakonen, D. Vono de Vilhena & S. Buchholz (Hrsg.), Adult Learning in Modern Societies. An International Comparison from a Life-Course Perspective (S. 223-241). Cheltenham/Northampton, MA: Edward Elgar.

Social inequality and mobility.

Buchholz, S., & Blossfeld, H.-P. (2013).
Social inequality and mobility. In M. Sasaki, E. Zimmermann & J. Goldstone (Hrsg.), Concise Encyclopedia of Comparative Sociology (S. 113-120). Leiden/Boston: Brill.

Ageing Populations, Reversing Early Retirement and the Economic Situation of Older People in Modern Societies.

Buchholz, S., & Blossfeld, H.-P. (2013).
Ageing Populations, Reversing Early Retirement and the Economic Situation of Older People in Modern Societies. Comparative Population Studies, 38(4), 797-800.

Ageing Populations, Reversing Early Retirement and the Economic Situation of Older People in Modern Societies.

Buchholz, S., & Blossfeld, H.-P. (2013).
Ageing Populations, Reversing Early Retirement and the Economic Situation of Older People in Modern Societies. Comparative Population Studies, 38 (4).

Reversing Early Retirement in Germany - A Longitudinal Analysis of the Effects of Recent Pension Reforms on the Timing of the Transition to Retirement and on Pension Incomes.

Buchholz, S., Rinklake, A., & Blossfeld, H.-P. (2013).
Reversing Early Retirement in Germany - A Longitudinal Analysis of the Effects of Recent Pension Reforms on the Timing of the Transition to Retirement and on Pension Incomes. Comparative Population Studies, 38(4), 881-906.

Die späte Erwerbskarriere und der Übergang in den Ruhestand im Zeichen der Globalisierung und demografischer Alterung.

Kurz, K., Buchholz, S., Rinklake, A., & Blossfeld, H.-P. (2013).
Die späte Erwerbskarriere und der Übergang in den Ruhestand im Zeichen der Globalisierung und demografischer Alterung. In C. Vogel & A. Motel-Klingebiel (Hrsg.), Altern im sozialen Wandel: Die Rückkehr der Altersarmut? (S. 313-334). Berlin: VS Verlag für Sozialwissenschaften.

Die Arbeitsmarktsituation der über 50-jährigen in Deutschland und ihre Auswirkungen auf den Verrentungszeitpunkt sowie das Renteneinkommen.

Rinklake, A., & Buchholz, S. (2013).
Die Arbeitsmarktsituation der über 50-jährigen in Deutschland und ihre Auswirkungen auf den Verrentungszeitpunkt sowie das Renteneinkommen. In C. Vogel & A. Motel-Klingebiel (Hrsg.), Altern im sozialen Wandel: Die Rückkehr der Altersarmut? (S. 335-356). Berlin: VS Verlag für Sozialwissenschaften.

Schwerer Einstieg ins Berufsleben.

Blossfeld, H.-P., & Buchholz, S. (2012).
Schwerer Einstieg ins Berufsleben. Akademie Aktuell, 42(03), 34-39.

Selective Flexibilization and Deregulation of the Labor Market. The Answer of Continental and Southern Europe.

Blossfeld, H.-P., Buchholz, S., Hofäcker, D., & Bertolini, S. (2012).
Selective Flexibilization and Deregulation of the Labor Market. The Answer of Continental and Southern Europe. Stato e mercato, 96(3), 363-390.

Mehr Beschäftigungsrisiken beim Übergang in den Arbeitsmarkt - Selektive Deregulierung zu Lasten junger Erwachsener in Deutschland als Störfaktor für die Familiengründung.

Buchholz, S., & Blossfeld, H.-P. (2012).
Mehr Beschäftigungsrisiken beim Übergang in den Arbeitsmarkt - Selektive Deregulierung zu Lasten junger Erwachsener in Deutschland als Störfaktor für die Familiengründung. In P. Buhr & M. Feldhaus (Hrsg.), Die notwendige Vielfalt von Familie und Partnerschaft. Familie und Gesellschaft (S. 147-168). Würzburg: Ergon.

Lifelong Learning Regimes, Labor Market Outcomes and Social Inequalities in Modern Societies.

Buchholz, S., Dämmrich, J., Kilpi-Jakonen, E., O’Reilly, P., & Blossfeld, H.-P. (2012).
Lifelong Learning Regimes, Labor Market Outcomes and Social Inequalities in Modern Societies. Bamberg: Universität Bamberg.

Sind leistungsschwache Jugendliche tatsächlich nicht ausbildungsfähig? Eine Analyse zur beruflichen Qualifizierung von Jugendlichen mit geringen kognitiven Kompetenzen im Nachbarland Schweiz.

Buchholz, S., Imdorf, C., Hupka-Brunner, S., & Blossfeld, H.-P. (2012).
Sind leistungsschwache Jugendliche tatsächlich nicht ausbildungsfähig? Eine Analyse zur beruflichen Qualifizierung von Jugendlichen mit geringen kognitiven Kompetenzen im Nachbarland Schweiz. Kölner Zeitschrift für Soziologie und Sozialpsychologie, 64(4), 701-727.

Einkommensreich - Vermögensarm? Die Zusammensetzung von Vermögen und die Bedeutung einzelner Vermögenskomponenten im europäischen Vergleich.

Skopek, N., Kolb, K., Buchholz, S., & Blossfeld, H.-P. (2012).
Einkommensreich - Vermögensarm? Die Zusammensetzung von Vermögen und die Bedeutung einzelner Vermögenskomponenten im europäischen Vergleich. Berliner Journal für Soziologie, 22(2), 163-187.
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Wer profitiert von alternativen Wegen zur Hochschulreife? Alles eine Frage des Blickwinkels.

Buchholz, S. (2017, März).
Wer profitiert von alternativen Wegen zur Hochschulreife? Alles eine Frage des Blickwinkels. 5. Tagung der Gesellschaft für Empirische Bildungsforschung, Heidelberg.

Alternative Wege zur Hochschulreife und soziale Herkunftseffekte.

Buchholz, S. (2017, Februar).
Alternative Wege zur Hochschulreife und soziale Herkunftseffekte. Festvortrag zur Verabschiedung von Prof. Dr. Hans-Günther Roßbach, Universität Bamberg.

Frauen auf der Überholspur? Geschlechterdifferenzen und Bildung in Deutschland.

Buchholz, S. (2017, Februar).
Frauen auf der Überholspur? Geschlechterdifferenzen und Bildung in Deutschland. Auftaktveranstaltung des Mentoring-Programms feRNet, Universität Bamberg.

Mädchen auf der Überholspur? Geschlechterdifferenzen und Bildung in Deutschland.

Buchholz, S. (2017, Februar).
Mädchen auf der Überholspur? Geschlechterdifferenzen und Bildung in Deutschland. Gender-Ringvorlesung, Universität Bamberg.

Who Profits from Alternative Educational Paths? It's all a Matter of Perspective!

Buchholz, S. (2016, Oktober).
Who Profits from Alternative Educational Paths? It's all a Matter of Perspective! Leibniz-Institut für Bildungsverläufe, Bamberg.

Getting a Second Bite at the Cherry - A Differentiated Analysis of Social Origin Effects and Alternative Paths to Higher Education Entrance Qualifications.

Buchholz, S. (2016, Oktober).
Getting a Second Bite at the Cherry - A Differentiated Analysis of Social Origin Effects and Alternative Paths to Higher Education Entrance Qualifications. SLLS Annual International Conference, Bamberg.

Getting a Second Bite at the Cherry - A Differentiated Analysis of Social Origin Effects and Alternative Paths to Higher Education Entrance Qualifications.

Buchholz, S. (2016, August).
Getting a Second Bite at the Cherry - A Differentiated Analysis of Social Origin Effects and Alternative Paths to Higher Education Entrance Qualifications. ISA RC28 Summer Meeting, Bern.

Neues Spiel, neues Glück? Alternative Wege zu höherer Schulbildung und soziale Ungleichheiten in Deutschland.

Buchholz, S. (2016, März).
Neues Spiel, neues Glück? Alternative Wege zu höherer Schulbildung und soziale Ungleichheiten in Deutschland. 4. Tagung der Gesellschaft für Empirische Bildungsforschung, Berlin.

Soziale Ungleichheiten und das Nachholen von Schulabschlüssen in Deutschland - Ergebnisse einer längsschnittlichen Analyse.

Buchholz, S. (2016, Februar).
Soziale Ungleichheiten und das Nachholen von Schulabschlüssen in Deutschland - Ergebnisse einer längsschnittlichen Analyse. Präsentation anlässlich des Besuches des Leibniz-Präsidenten am Leibniz-Institut für Bildungsverläufe (LIfBi), Bamberg.

Effects of Early Child Care Characteristics on Children's Development in Denmark.

Buchholz, S. (2015, November).
Effects of Early Child Care Characteristics on Children's Development in Denmark. European University Institute, Florenz.

Childcare Arrangements and Social Inequalities: A Framework for a Comparative Analysis.

Buchholz, S. (2015, Mai).
Childcare Arrangements and Social Inequalities: A Framework for a Comparative Analysis. European University Institute, Florenz.

Maternal Education, Child Care Arrangements and Children's Skill Development in Denmark.

Buchholz, S. (2015, Mai).
Maternal Education, Child Care Arrangements and Children's Skill Development in Denmark. European University Institute, Florenz.

Social Inequalities and Upgrading Secondary School Qualifications in West Germany.

Buchholz, S. (2014, November).
Social Inequalities and Upgrading Secondary School Qualifications in West Germany. European University Institute, Florenz.

Reversing Early Retirement in Germany – A Longitudinal Analysis of the Effects of Recent Pension Reforms on Retirement and Pension Incomes.

Buchholz, S. (2014, September).
Reversing Early Retirement in Germany – A Longitudinal Analysis of the Effects of Recent Pension Reforms on Retirement and Pension Incomes. ECSR Conference, Berlin.

Tracking and Inequalities of Educational Opportunities in Germany.

Buchholz, S. (2014, Mai).
Tracking and Inequalities of Educational Opportunities in Germany. European University Institute, Florenz.
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Curriculum Vitae
Professional career
Jan. 2023

Seat on the Board of Trustees of the Federal Institute for Population Research (BiB)

Since June 2021

Co-Editor of the Journal for Labour Market Research

Oct. 2020

Appointed as Member of the LCSS Leibniz Center for Science and Society

Feb. 2020

Appointed as Member of the scientific advisory board of the German Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training [Bundesinstitut für Berufsbildung (BIBB)]

Sept. 2019

Appointment as LIfBi Research Affiliate, Leibniz-Institute for Educational Trajectories

Since August 2018

Member of the Educational Report author group

April 2018

Appointment as Research Fellow, Leibniz Center for Science and Society

Since April 2018

Head of the Research Area 'Educational Careers and Graduate Employment' at the German Centre for Higher Education Research and Science Studies (DZHW) and W3 Professor for Quantitative Life Course Sociology at Leibniz University Hanover

April 2017 - March 2018

Interim Director of the Leibniz-Institute for Educational Careers (LlfBi) and W3 Professorship for Longitudinal Educational Research at Bamberg University

Since Sept. 2012

Member of the National Educational Panel Study

Sept. 2012 - March 2017

Professor of Sociology, University of Bamberg

March 2007 - Aug. 2012

Senior Researcher, University of Bamberg

April 2003 - Feb. 2007

Junior Researcher in various international comparative research projects, University of Bamberg

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Education and academic degrees
Jan. 2017

Venia Legendi in Sociology, University of Bamberg

Nov. 2016

Habilitation in Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Economics and Business Administration, University of Bamberg

April 2003 - April 2008

PhD in Sociology (Dr. rer. pol.), Faculty of Social Sciences, Economics and Business Administration, University of Bamberg
Summa cum laude

Oct. 1998 - March 2003

Diploma Studies in Sociology (with minors in Social Psychology), University of Bielefeld

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