Naiara Rodriguez-Pena is a postdoctoral researcher specializing in the consequences of unfulfilled migration aspirations on individuals, families, and societies. Her research explores the migration-development nexus, drivers of migration aspirations over time, and the interplay between migration aspirations, capabilities, and socio-political, economic, cultural, and demographic changes. Naiara’s work has earned prestigious accolades including the IMISCOE 2023 Rinus Penninx Best Paper Award and the APSA 2024 Best Dissertation Award on Migration and Integration.
Education
2019–2023
PhD in Migration and Modernity
University of Kent
2018–2019
MSc in Political Science: Political Economy
University of Amsterdam
2017–2018
MSc in Sociology: Migration and Ethnic Studies
University of Amsterdam
2013–2017
BA in International Relations
University of Deusto
Experience
2024–Present
Postdoctoral Researcher
University for Continuing Education Krems
2021–Present
Adjunct Lecturer
University of Business Innovation and Sustainability
2019–2022
Early-Stage Researcher
University of Kent and University Paul-Valéry Montpellier
2018–2019
Coder Analyst & Research Assistant
University of Amsterdam
2021
Quantitative Research Collaborator
Sciences Po
