Research output per year
Research output per year
Professor
Øster Farimagsgade 5
1353 København K
I am a sociologist who specializes in the conceptual and theory-driven empirical analysis of ethnic diversity and inequality stemming from immigration. My research focuses on the resulting processes of stratification, inclusion, and political contestation. I am currently investigating ethno-racial discrimination in immigration societies, with a particular focus on the disparities in perspectives between citizens regarding the definition and perceived prevalence of this form of discrimination. I draw on a wide range of social theories from various traditions to contribute to sociology through original theoretical and conceptual work. My empirical research utilizes state-of-the-art statistical methods to analyze various types of data, including survey data, (online) experiments, behavioral games, register and spatial data, meta-analytic data, and new forms of digital trace data.
My office hour is Tuesdays 10-11am in office 16.1.93.
My current research revolves around four main questions:
At KU's Department of Sociology I am teaching statistical methods, courses on race, ethnicity and discrimination, and theory-guided introductions to Sociology. Currently I teach:
Social and Behavioral Sciences, Dr., University of Amsterdam
1 Jan 2009 → 24 Apr 2012
Award Date: 24 Apr 2012
Social Sciences, Master of Arts, Humboldt-Universitat zu Berlin
1 Oct 2006 → 19 Nov 2008
Award Date: 19 Nov 2008
Social Sciences, Bachelor of Arts, Humboldt-Universitat zu Berlin
1 Oct 2003 → 27 Nov 2006
Award Date: 27 Nov 2006
Research Fellow, WZB Berlin Social Science Center
1 Mar 2019 → …
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
Merlin Schaeffer (Member)
Activity: Membership types › Membership in committee, council, board
Mikkel Haderup Larsen & Merlin Schaeffer
16/02/2021
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
Merlin Schaeffer, Thomas Morton & Seamus Anthony Power
01/05/2020 → 14/01/2021
5 Media contributions
Press/Media: Press / Media
Merlin Schaeffer, Peter Thisted Dinesen & Kim Mannemar Sønderskov
17/10/2019 → 17/10/2020
4 Media contributions
Press/Media: Press / Media
Schaeffer, Merlin (Recipient) & Legewie, J. (Recipient), 1 Jun 2018
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Schaeffer, Merlin (Recipient) & Legewie, J. (Recipient), 1 Sep 2017
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Schaeffer, Merlin (Recipient), Höhn, J. (Recipient) & Teney, C. (Recipient), 1 Sep 2016
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Schaeffer, Merlin (Recipient) & Heisig, J. P. (Recipient), Jul 2020
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