Hi, my name is Leonie Rettig.
I am a Doctoral Researcher with a passion for uncovering stories hidden within complex data. I am currently finalizing my dissertation at the University of Mannheim and look forward to bringing my expertise in advanced statistical modeling and data analytics to new professional environments.
My journey as a researcher at the University of Mannheim and the MZES has shaped me into an expert in data analytics and social sciences. I thrive when working with complex datasets, particularly in the fields of political attitudes, inequality, and climate policy.
Having moved on from my roles as a lecturer and academic researcher earlier this year, I am now focused on applying my technical toolkit to new, fast-paced environments. Let’s connect if you’re looking for a researcher who understands both the numbers and the people behind them!
What I’m up to lately
A Research Portfolio To Grow
Is it simply a question of age?
How represented do generations and age cohorts feel? Read more
Young Policy Opinions and their Impact:
To what extent is the policy representation of young people biased? Read more
Climate vote
In what times are climate attitudes most relevant for voting Green parties? Read more
Teaching
Identity and Politics
This course introduces students to different facets of identity in politics. It moreover covers how group identities are developed in the first place, and discusses what role identity plays for democracy. Read more
Data Analysis Workshop
In this workshop, students learn how to independently apply statistical methods to study voter behaviour and political attitudes in the Bundestagswahl 2021. In doing so, we critically engage with current research literature. Based on the principles of open and comprehensible science, students learn to understand, interpret, question and test the statistical analyses of this literature through their own replications. Application of statistical methods is taught using Stata (R material will be provided as well). Teaching language is German. Read more
Identity and Politics
This course introduces students to different facets of identity in politics. It moreover covers how group identities are developed in the first place, and discusses what role identity plays for democracy. Read more
