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Curriculum vitae
Current position: Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Vienna.
2017 - 2019: Senior Researcher, Political Sociology, University of Jena
2016 - 2017: Senior Fellow, DFG-Research Group Postgrowth Societies, University of Jena
2012 - 2017: Senior Lecturer in Sociology, Middlesex University, London
2009 - 2012: Lecturer in Ethics, Governance and Accountability, Queen Mary, University of London
Special qualifications and skills
Certificate, Teaching Competence Plus, University of Vienna (2021)
Habilitation (Venia) in Sociology, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena (2019)
Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice, Queen Mary University of London (2011)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Politics, University of London (2010)
Certification, Translator for German/English in the Social Sciences, Berlin Senate (2009)
Master of Research (MRes), Social and Political Theory, University of London (2006)
Master of Science (MSc), Global Ethics, University of Birmingham (2003)
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Politics and International Studies, University of Birmingham (2002)
European Baccalaureate, European School Munich (1998)
Awards
Kaethe-Leichter Award, 2022
Kurt-Rothschild Award, 2023
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Sociology, Habilitation (Venia Legendi and Venia Docendi), Crisis of Measure? A Sociology of Affective Labour and Social Reproduction for the Critique of Political Economy, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
Award Date: 1 Aug 2019
Academic Practice, Postgraduate Certificate, Queen Mary University of London
Award Date: 1 Jun 2011
Politics, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Affecting Legitimation: The Productivty of Resistance in Global Neoliberal Governance, University of London
Award Date: 30 Nov 2010
German/English Translation for Social Science, Certified Translator, Senatsverwaltung für Bildung, Jugend und Wissenschaft
Award Date: 9 May 2009
Social and Political Theory, Master of Research (MRes), University of London
Award Date: 31 Oct 2006
Global Ethics, Master of Science (MSc), University of Birmingham
Award Date: 1 Nov 2003
Politics and International Studies, Bachelor of Arts (BA), University of Birmingham
Award Date: 1 Jun 2002
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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ÖAW-DOC-team-Stipendium für Susanna Azevedo zum Thema "The 'Gut Feeling' of Gatekeepers. Affective Practices in Allocating Housing in Competitive Private Rental Markets", 36 Monate
Azevedo, S. (Co-Lead) & Dowling, E. (Project Lead)
1/12/23 → 30/11/26
Project: Research funding
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Arbeitsbedingungen im privaten Autobusbereich in Österreich (AKBUS)
Dowling, E. (Project Lead)
1/06/24 → 31/10/24
Project: Research cooperation
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Daseinsvorsorge 2030: Bedürfnisorientiertes Wirtschaften innerhalb planetarer Grenzen
Dowling, E. (Project Lead)
1/11/23 → 30/06/24
Project: Contract research
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Austrian exceptionalism in the financialisation of housing and care: a precarious interplay of bulwarks and conduits
Dowling, E., Plank, L. & Volmary, H., 2025, In: New Political Economy. p. 1-17 17 p.Publications: Contribution to journal › Article › Peer Reviewed
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Rat aus der Zivilgesellschaft
Dowling, E. (Editorial Journalist), 2025Publications: Electronic/multimedia output › Web publication
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Buslenker:innen am Limit: Möglichkeiten der Jobattraktivierung aus Sicht der Beschäftigten in der privaten Autobusbranche in Österreich
Dowling, E., Hettich, E., Knapp, M. & Romauch, L., Dec 2024, Wien: Kammer für Arbeiter und Angestellte für Wien. 35 p. (Verkehr und Infrastruktur, Vol. 72).Publications: Book › Special Issue
Open Access
Prizes
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Kaethe Leichter Preis fuer Geschlechterforschung
Dowling, E. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Prize, award or honor
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Kurt-Rothschild Preis für Wirtschaftspublizistik
Dowling, E. (Recipient), 7 Nov 2023
Prize: Prize, award or honor
Activities
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CAPPE Research Talks: The Politics of Care
Dowling, E. (Speaker)
12 Dec 2025Activity: Talks and presentations › Talk or oral contribution › Science to Science
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8th Vienna International Summer School on New Social Housing
Dowling, E. (Participant)
15 Sept 2025Activity: Academic events › Participation in ...
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Gute Grundversorgung für alle innerhalb planetarer Grenzen
Dowling, E. (Participant)
11 Sept 2025Activity: Academic events › Organisation of ...
Press/Media
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What Austerity Has done to Care Work and Care Workers: An Interview with Emma Dowling (New School Public Seminar/Unproductive Labour podcast)
6/05/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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The Care Crisis - Emma Dowling in Conversation with Grace Blakeley (A World to Win podcast)
25/02/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Die Krise der Care-Arbeit: Ursachen und Folgen einer Fehlentwicklung (Ö1 Radiokolleg)
31/01/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities