Clara Picker
About Clara Picker
Clara Picker serves as a Graduate Assistant to the Executive Committee at Yale University and has an extensive academic background in Political Science, holding a Ph.D. from Yale and a Master's from the University of Chicago.
Current Role at Yale University
Clara Picker serves as a Graduate Assistant to the Executive Committee at Yale University. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the administrative and academic functions of the committee. In addition to her assistant role, she is also a Ph.D. student at Yale, having started her doctoral studies in 2013. This dual role allows her to engage deeply with both research and administrative responsibilities within the university.
Educational Background
Clara Picker has an extensive educational background in political science and social sciences. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Political Science and Government from Yale University between 2013 and 2018. Prior to that, she completed her Master of Arts (M.A.) in Social Sciences at the University of Chicago from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, she holds a Magistra der Philosophie in Political Science and Government from the University of Vienna, where she studied from 2003 to 2011. Her studies also included a year at the University of Ottawa in 2008.
Previous Work Experience
Clara Picker has held various positions in academic and research settings. She worked as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Vienna from 2006 to 2007 and as a Research Assistant at Joanneum Research for three months in 2006. Additionally, she served as a Research Assistant at the Leo Strauss Institute at the University of Chicago from 2012 to 2013. Her experience also includes a role as an Assistant Editor at the same institute during the same period. These roles have provided her with a solid foundation in research and teaching.
Internship Experience
In 2006, Clara Picker completed a two-month internship at Joanneum Research in Vienna. This early experience contributed to her understanding of research methodologies and academic environments. The internship allowed her to gain practical insights into the research process, which she later applied in her various academic roles.