Growing up on a cattle farm in Austria, I developed an early interest in animal breeding and livestock systems. Building on my academic and practical experience in agriculture and animal breeding, I am now continuing my scientific path as a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Göttingen.

In the research group of Christine Große-Brinkhaus, I further develop my activities in research and teaching in the field of animal breeding and genetics as part of an engaged team. My research focuses on sustainable and animal-friendly breeding strategies, with a particular interest in novel trait complexes related to animal health, welfare, heat tolerance, and resilience. I am especially interested in cattle breeding and livestock systems in both local and global contexts.

Education

• 2020-2023 - Doctoral studies: Doctoral School AgriGenomics, BOKU University, Vienna
  Focus: Animal Breeding and Genetics, Digitalization in Dairy Management

• 2022-2022 - Course on Gender, Diversity and Intersectionality, Genderwerkstätte, Graz Theoretical and practical skills: focus on science, education, and public relations

• 2018-2019 - Master in Livestock Science, BOKU University, Vienna
  Focus: Animal Breeding and Genetics

• 2011-2014 - Bachelor in Agricultural Science, BOKU University, Vienna
  

Work Experience

• 2024-2025 - ÖBV - Via Campesina Austria, Austrian Association of Mountain and Small-Scale Farmers
  CEO

• 2023-2023 - Department of Agricultural Sciences, Institute of Livestock Science, BOKU University, Vienna
  Post-Doctoral Researcher

• 2019-2023 - Department of Agricultural Sciences, Institute of Livestock Science, BOKU University, Vienna
  University Assistant / Research fellow (Pre-Doc)

• 2014-2018 - Oberösterreichische Besamungsstation GmbH
  Breeding program, bull selection, education and advisory