Michaela Joch, BSc MSc

Department of Education
Sensengasse 3a

E-mail: michaela.joch@univie.ac.at

Research Focus:

• Disability Studies
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Inclusion in the Context of Work & Higher Education
• Intersectionality with a Focus on Gender and Ableism

Academic career:

• From 03/2025: Scientific Coordinator, University of Vienna

Other professional experience: Freelance trainer, lecturer & author (specializing in inclusion); Consultancy in participatory research projects; Founding member of the Competence Team for Women with Disabilities (ÖBR); Member of the Independent Monitoring Committee

Education:

• Since 09/2016: Doctoral Studies in Social and Economic Sciences | WU Vienna
• Dissertation: Science all inclusive? People with Disabilities in Academia – A Qualitative Analysis at Public Universities in Austria.
• 09/2013 – 07/2016: Master's Degree in Management | WU Vienna
• Specialization: Diversity Management Graduated with distinction
• 09/2010 – 09/2013: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration | WU Vienna Specialization: Business Education Graduated with distinction

Publications:

• In preparation: Book chapter “Disability Studies” for the Handbook on Inclusion in Libraries
• Joch, M. & Wechuli, Y. (2021). The Society for Disability Studies Conference 2021 at Ohio State University: A Report. Journal for Disability Studies, 1, pp. 1–5.