Dave Balzer, M.A.

Fields of Specialization

  • Factorial Surveys
  • Sociology of Arts and Culture
  • Quantitative Methods

Curriculum Vitae

Since 10/2019 Research and Teaching Fellow, Chair of Social Stratification (Prof. Dr. Gunnar Otte), University of Mainz
2017–2020Master Studies in Sociology at the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. Topic of the Master’s Thesis: "Musical Prototypicality and Musical Preferences. Findings on Experimental Aesthetics in a Survey of the German Population."
12/2016–09/2019Student Research Assistant in the project “Cultural Education and Cultural Participation in Germany”, Chair of Social Stratification (Prof. Dr. Gunnar Otte), University of Mainz
2014–2017Bachelor Studies in Sociology at the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. Topic of the Bachelor’s Thesis: "Temporal and Cross-Regional (East-West) Comparison of Overweight and Obesity Prevalence in Germany. Theory-Driven Empirical Analyses Using Data of the German General Social Survey."
2013–2014 Professional activity as a paramedic
2010–2013 Vocational training as a paramedic
2010 Abitur (A-levels)