Lukas Kerschbaumer studied Educational Science (B.A.) and Sociology (B.A.) from 2008 to 2012, and Social and Political Theory (M.A.) from 2012 to 2014 at Leopold-Franzens-University in Innsbruck. There, he worked at the Institute of Sociology on a project on poverty dynamics in connection with the implementation of needs-based minimum security. From 2015 to the autumn of 2018, he worked as a research associate at the Institute for Employment Research (IAB) in Nuremberg, the research institution of the Federal Employment Agency in Germany. There, he worked in the research areas of the Panel "Labor Market and Social Security" (PASS) and "Unemployment and Participation." In 2023, he received his Ph.D. in Sociology from Ludwig-Maximilians-University in Munich. His main research interests include social dynamics, long-term unemployment, poverty research, qualitative methods and network research, as well as the topic of integration and participation of refugees and young people in the labor market and society. He is also involved in studying the influence of social contexts on health and health literacy at the Center for Social and Health Innovation at MCI | The Entrepreneurial School®. In teaching, he focuses on social management, welfare state theory, ethics and human rights, as well as qualitative social research. Since September 2022, he has been the head of the undergraduate program in Nonprofit, Social, and Health Management at MCI.
2022 - presentHead of Study Program - Nonprofit, Social and Healthcare Management2018 - presentResearcher - Center for Social and Healht Innovation (CSHI) of MCI2018Researcher - Researcher at the Project "Active inclusion of decoupled young people in the basic social insurance" - Department "Joblessness and Social Inclusion" at the Institute for Employment Research, Nuremberg, Germany2017 - 2018Researcher - Researcher at the EU funded project "RESCuE" (Patterns of Resilience during Socioeconomic Crises among Households in Europe) - Department "Joblessness and Social Inclusion" at the Institute for Employment Research, Nuremberg, Germany2016 - 2017Researcher - Researcher at the project "(Labor market)Integration and (social)participation of refugees depending on social benefits " - Department "Joblessness and Social Inclusion" at the Institute for Employment Research, Nuremberg, Germany2015 - 2016Researcher - Researcher in the Project "Unexpected transitions from social benefits to work" - Department Panel Study "Labour Market and Social Security" at the Institute for Employment Research, Nuremberg, Germany2013 - 2014Scientific Project Assistant - Scientific project assistant for the TWF-funded study "Poverty dynamics in Tyrol" - Leopold-Franzens University Innsbruck, Institute for Sociology2013 - 2014Scientific Project Assistant - Scientific project assistent for the "Qualitative Poverty Report Innsbruck" - Leopold-Franzens University Innsbruck, Institute for Sociology2012 - 2013Trained Assistend - Project Assistance for the project "Poverty dynamics and labor market: emergence, consolidation and overcoming the need for help" - Department "Joblessness and Social Inclusion" at the Institute for Employment Research, Nuremberg, Germany
2023 - 2024Arbeit+ Tyrol, Social Enterprises Austria, Impact measurement on measures in the second labor market and transit jobs for the long-term unemployed.2022Care Strategy Tyrol - Land Tyrol, Sections Health2020COVID-19 risk management in winter tourism. Land Tyrol and Vorarlberg2019Kerschbaumer, L, Heiss R., Zoller, C., Holzmann, L. (2019, January). Wie kann Tirol rauchfrei(er) werden? Die Gratwanderung zwischen Bevormundung und Anregung. Invited Talk at the “Sounding Board Tirol”, organized by the Tiroler Gebietskrankenkasse (TGKK)2017Bundesvereinigung der Deutschen Arbeitgeberverbände. Erwartungswidrige Übergänge: Erwerbsintegration aus Langzeitarbeitslosigkeit und Langzeitbezug, Berlin, Deutschland2017Bund-Länder-Ausschuss nach § 18c SGB II Abbau von Langzeitarbeitslosigkeit - Die Bedeutung des sozialen Umfelds. Unerwartete Integration in den Arbeitsmarkt: Risikofaktoren, Erfolgsbedingungen und beteiligte Akteure, München, Deutschland2017Workshop "Erwartungswidrige Übergänge" für die Bundesvereinigung der Deutschen Arbeitgeberverbände, Nürnberg, Deutschland2015Beratung zur Wirkungsforschung nach § 55 SGB II: 23. Bericht zum Stand der Umsetzung an das Bundesministerium für Arbeit und Soziales, Referat IIa2, Berlin/Nürnberg, Deutschland2015Einschätzungen zum Armutsbericht des DPWV an die Bundesagentur für Arbeit & den, Vorsitz des Vorstandes, Nürnberg, Deutschland
Communication in the political arena - Freie Universität BerlinProject Management: working in projects - Federal Employment AgencySociology - Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich(Dr.)Professionally designing media appearances (TV, radio and print) - Fulmidas MedienagenturTarget-oriented policy advice - Bundesagentur für Arbeit / Germany
Unexpected transitions from social benefits to work: A mixed-methods project - Beyond Methodological Dualism Combining Qualitative and Quantitative Data, Universität Bielefeld, Bielefeld, GermanyThe Usefulness of an Illusion: Collecting date of Networks with Narrative-Biographical Interviews - Meeting of the Section Sociological Network Research of the DGS, Cologne - GESIS e. V. - Leibniz Institute for Social Sciences, Cologne, GermanyLecture: Methods of Social Sciences, Consolidation - Leopold-Franzens University Innsbruck, Institute for SociologyIndividual resources for an unexpected transition: return to work from Hartz IV - Section Social Inequality and Social Structure Analysis, 26.-30. September 2016 in Bamberg - Congress of the German Sociological Association, Bamberg, GermanyActor networks as a door opener to social integration through work - Section "Sociological Network Research", Closure and Opening Processes in the Focus of Social Network Research, Congress of the German Sociological Association, Bamberg, GermanyAd Hoc Group: The Excluded Edge of Society: Subjective Potentials for Reintegration via Labor - Congress of the German Sociological Association, Bamberg, GermanyThe impact of social structure and individual activity on unlikely cases of job-matching combining sociological and economic approaches - ESA RN 09 Economic Sociology Midterm Conference, Squaring the Circle: Integrating Theories and Empirical Analyses in Economic Sociology, Universidad Carlos III, Madrid, SpainIndividual potential for a most unlikely transition: Getting a job after years of unemployment and social benefits receipt - Work, Employment and Society Conference 2016; In and out of Work Poverty and Precariousness, Leeds University Business School (LUBS), University of Leeds, LeedsBetween activation policy and self-mobilisation - RAPSE 2016. Changing Labour markets: Challenges for Welfare and Labour Market Policy. Meeting of the Research on Welfare and Labour Market Policies, 07.-09. Dezember 2016 in Linnaeus University, Växjö, SwedenLong-term exclusion from and (re) entry into the labor market: risk factors, conditions for success and unexpected turns - Annual Meeting "Labor Market Policy Current Claims and Requirements ", Deutsche Vereinigung für sozialwissenschaftliche Arbeitsmarktforschung e.V. (SAMF), BerlinLecture: Methods and techniques of qualitative social research - blame yourself? Long-term unemployment and Agency - Ludwig-Maximilians-Uiversity Munich, Institute for SociologyLecture: Methods of social research, introduction - Leopold-Franzens Univerity Innsbruck, Institute for SociologyUnexpected transitions into the labor market after long-term social benefits receipt: risk factors and conditions of success - University of Applied Labour Studies (UALS)Employment integration against all odds: agency and long-term unemployment - Research Workshop Sociology of the Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich at the Institute for SociologyAgency and Networks - Everything You Need as a Long-term Unemployed? - International Sunbelt Social Network Conference. Dom Square, Utrecht, The Netherlands(Employment) Integration and Inclusion of Refugees within social benefits receipt. - Catholic University Eichstätt-Ingolstadt, Faculty for Social Work, Network - Refugee research.Unemployed through sickness / sick through unemployment: (Individual) strategies for the return to (working) life. - Kick-off Meeting of the Life & Health Science Cluster TyrolLabor market integration from long-term unemployment and long-term benefits receipients. What Hartz IV can do what it can't do - implications for Austria. - 3rd Social Policy Research Conference ESPAnet Austria, University of InnsbruckAgency and Networks - What is it that Long-term Unemployed Need and What is it that Employers Want? - 14th Conference of the European Sociological Association - Employment Relations and Labour Market Network Perspectives:Erwartungswidrige Übergänge aus Langzeitarbeitslosigkeit in Erwerbsarbeit. Eine Abkehr von der Defizit- hin zur Potential- und Möglichkeitsorientierung. 19.-20. September 2019 Qualmet Symposium 2019 - UMIT – the health & life science university, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-WittenbergSocial space-oriented and inclusive participation of people with disabilities in the border region Bavaria - Tyrol - Interreg-Project - Deutscher Verein für öffentliche und private Fürsorge e. V. 70. Sitzung des Fachausschusses „Rehabilitation und Teilhabe“ am 11. Februar 2021
2022City of Innsbruck Research and Innovation Award 2022MOVEEFFECT Life Coach: Claudia Zoller and Lukas Kerschbaumer from the Research Center for Innovation in Social & Health Care at MCI support the company MOVEEFFECT in the development of an app to promote corporate health management. The aim of the app is to provide individual support to users in achieving their self-set goals in the areas of fitness, nutrition, and mental health.2022Chamber for Employees (AK) Upper AustriaScience Awards for academic achievements2022Federal Ministry of Education, Science and ResearchArs Docend Recognition Award (shortlist nomination) in the category Learning Outcomes Oriented Teaching and Assessment Culture.2018Life & Health Science Cluster TirolBest Poster Award
Member - German Sociological Association (DGS)
Stolte Sophie (2023): Chancen und Herausforderungen in der bayerischen Jugendkulturarbeit zur Förderung der Inklusion in der Migrationsgesellschaftvon Ascheraden Sophia (2023): Chancen und Herausforderungen des Diversity Management unter besonderer Berücksichtigung von Intersektionalität bei FrauenBaldinger Sigrid (2023): Perceived positive and negative outcomes of public-private partnerships in inclusive education: A case study from Assam, IndiaHorstmann Salka (2023): "Opportunities and Challenges of Resocialization Interventions in and after Release of a Correctional Facility in Austria"Wachter Laura (2023): Winds of change - Kinderdörfer im Umbruch Chancen und Herausforderungen des WandelsLiebl Kathrin (2023): Motive Freiwilliger für einen internationalen Hilfseinsatz. "Eine qualitative Analyse zur individuellen Motivationsgrundlage einen internationalen Freiwilligeneinsatz zu absolvieren."Dreger Juliane (2023): Der Einfluss des Klimawandels auf den Alltag junger Menschen und ihre BewältigungsstrategienHochebner Johanna (2023): "Hohe Anforderungen & wenig Personal - mögliche Maßnahmen und strukturelle Veränderungen, um den negativen Auswirkungen des Personalmangels in der Behindertenarbeit entgegenzuwirken"Raffl Carla (2023): Wege aus der Kinderarmut Strategien und Ansätze gegen Kinderarmut in TirolMayerhofer Annika (2023): Frauenhausbewegung in Österreich - Eine explorative Studie über die Entwicklung österreichischer FrauenhäuserRitter Stefanie (2022): NUTZUNG VON GRÜNFLÄCHEN IN URBANEN WOHNRÄUMEN FÜR VULNERABLE PERSONENGRUPPEN, AM BEISPIEL VON INNSBRUCKReichmann Pia (2022): Wenn sich Arbeit kaum lohnt - Ursachen und Pfadabhängigkeiten bei In-Work Poverty in TirolBianchi Scafetta Patrizia (2022): DIE UMSETZUNG VON FAIR PAY IN DEN FREIEN TIROLER KULTURINITIATIVENFilzmaier Martina (2022): Förderliche und hemmende Faktoren gemeinschaftlicher Wohnformen im Alter Fallbeispiel anhand des Green CareKirchler Lea (2022): Altersarmut von Frauen in Tirol - Perspektiven, Erfahrungen und Ansätze - Eine FallstudieBaumgärtner Julia (2022): "Herausforderung und Möglichkeiten pädagogischer Konzepte in der sozialen Landwirtschaft am Beispiel von Bauernhofkindergärten"Wunderer Claudia (2022): EHRENAMT IN DER JUGENDARBEIT - EINE QUALITATIVE UNTERSUCHUNG DES EHRENAMTS IN DER JUGENDARBEIT IN RURALEN GEBIETENLindner Christine (2022): Stärken und Schwächen der psychotherapeutischen Versorgung für Menschen mit intellektuellen Beeinträchtigungen in Tirol - eine Analyse des lstzustandes 2021/22Wentz Christina (2022): Chancen und Herausforderungen bei der Inklusion von Menschen mit Behinderungen am ArbeitsmarktSivritepe Betül (2022): INKLUSION VON MENSCHEN MIT LERNSCHWIERIGKEITEN AM FREIEN ARBEITSMARKT DURCH JOBCOACHINGKohler Theresa (2021): Der berufliche und schulische Werdegang unbegleiteter minderjähriger Flüchtlinge nach der Unterbringung im BIWAK; einer SOS-Kinderdorfeinrichtung in Hall in Tirol.Schneider Stefanie (2021): Herausforderungen für Jugendliche und junge Erwachsene mit Beeinträchtigung beim Einstieg in den Ausbildungs- und ArbeitsmarktGreßl Stefanie (2021): Diskriminierung und Stigmatisierung von Geflüchteten am österreichischen ArbeitsmarktPaden Medina (2021): Die individuelle Einstellung zum bedingungslosen Grundeinkommen in Bezug auf die persönliche Situation und die Sicht auf den ArbeitsmarktRaunigger Lukas (2021): Chancen und Hürden bei der Integration von Menschen mit Migrationshintergrund in den Fußballvereinen in TirolHofreiter Hannah (2021): Fördernde und hemmende Faktoren für eine vermehrte Partizipation von Mitarbeitenden in bestehenden betrieblichen GesundheitsförderungsangebotenBerari Fatemeh (2021): "UNGEWOHNT" Die Situation der obdachlosen Menschen in Innsbruck/TirolReisenauer David (2021): Zwischen Selbstbestimmungsrecht und Allgemeinwohl: Impfpflicht im Kontext von Covid-19 medizinische und bioethische ÜberlegungenPejic Adrijana (2021): Wohlfahrtsstaatliche Herausforderungen hinsichtlich der Ökonomisierung - Perspektiven aus der PraxisHarasym Marie (2020): Die Integration geflüchteter Menschen auf den österreichischen ArbeitsmarktLackner Carina (2020): Herausforderungen der Menschenrechtsbildung in Österreich aus Sicht von NGOs und Menschenrechtsorganisationen
Lamprecht Sophia (2023): Challenging and facilitating factors in the diagnostics and the multidisciplinary treatment of endometriosis: A qualitative survey of women and gynaecologistsRitzer Martin (2023): Opportunities and Risks of Digital Mental Health Applications. Experts' Perspective on the Usage of Mental Health Applications by Adolescents in Austria.Sandor Lili-Marguerite (2023): Empowering Europe's Health Horizon Expert Opinions on the new Global Health Strategy and its capacities to support future candidates for the European UnionUnneland Kasper (2023): User-involvment in health information technology: Nurses' challenges and mitigation strategies for providing FeedbackKolstee Immy (2023): Increasing management -and leadership skills for nurses working in Dutch hospitals: exploring challenges and benefitsHirtlreiter Eva-Maria (2023): Social Determinants of Health in Malindi, Kenya: Challenges and Opportunities for Mothers and their ChildrenKattla Christin (2023): The Inclusion of People with Disabilities into the Labor Market: Challenges and ChancesBernhard-Huchon Bettina (2023): Potential Applications and Effectiveness of ChatGPT in Specific Primary Care Units in Austria: A Qualitative Study Using the Refined Information Success (IS) Model by DeLone and McLeanApuamah Benedicta (2023): Acceptability of Sexual Reproductive Health Services by Refugee Women in Tyrol, Austria.Post Sophie (2022): CHRONIC PAIN CARE DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN THE NETHERLANDS EXPLORING THE SUBJECTIVE EXPERIENCE OF PATIENTS AND CARE PROVIDERS THROUGH EXPERT INTERVIEWSLewald Noemi (2022): The potential effects of the German COVID-19 vaccination campaign communication by policy makers on vaccinating doctors A qualitative study investigating experiences and assessments of vaccinating doctors in GermanyHolaus Marina (2022): The Influence Of Social Determinants And Health Consequences Of The Working Poor In TyrolCrossett Leigh (2022): Health and poverty in times of the pandemic: A qualitative study on the health and health-related challenges faced by poverty-affected people in Tyrol, AustriaGreiner Celine (2022): Erfahrungen armutsbetroffener Kinder und Jugendlicher an Tiroler Schulen während der Covid-19-Pandemie - Eine qualitative StudieBalasch Borja (2022): Mediating factors in HIV epidemiological control: an explorative study of the challenges facing Formerly Incarcerated People Living with HIV in Texas.Jose Anila (2021): School shutdown due to the Covid-19 measures and its impacts on social and economic factors among familiesGanner Julia, Tanzer Christina (2020): ENABLING AND RESTRICTING FACTORS FOR VOLUNTEER WORK IN RETIREMENT A QUALITATIVE STUDY BASED IN TYROLJäckel Susanne (2019): The importance of medication literacy for the adherence of antibiotic treatment and the potential influence on antimicrobial resistanceGell Sascha (2019): Enabling and restricting factors for the utilization of social services - A Providers Perspective