Michaela Joch, BSc MSc

 

 

 

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.