Loic Pignolo

Loic Pignolo

Loic Pignolo

PhD

Postdoctoral Researcher

SHSS-HSG
Müller-Friedberg-Strasse 6/8

9000 St. Gallen
Main Focuses

Economic sociology

Urban sociology

Qualitative research methods

Education

2022: PhD in sociology from the University of Geneva

2015: Master in sociology from the University of Geneva

2013: Bachelor in sociology from the University of Geneva

Professional Career

Since September 2023: Postdoc researcher, Institute of Sociology, University of St.Gallen

2023: Postdoc researcher and lecturer, Department of Sociology, University of Geneva

2022: Visiting researcher at the Group of Research on Ethnic Relations, Migration & Equality, Free University of Brussels

2021: Visiting researcher at the Institute for Research into Superdiversity, University of Birmingham

2016-2022: PhD student and teaching assistant, Department of Sociology, University of Geneva

Projects

Conducting a research on digital platforms in the domestic economy in Switzerland, as part of the research project "Trading Conditions on Marketplaces" led by Prof. Patrik Aspers.

Awards

Postdoc.Mobility grant (SNF) for the research project "The Tinderification of domestic labour marketplaces: unwritten rules, inequalities and the issue of trustworthiness" (01.06.2026 - 31.05.2028 – Host institutions: LSE and Emlyon Business School)

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