I am a sociologist studying organizations and work. My research examines how organizations design jobs and how those choices shape workplace inequality. I’m currently launching a project on the consequences of social capital in the early 20th-century United States. Methodologically, I rely on large-scale archival data and augment it with qualitative interviews and case studies.
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I hold a Ph.D. in Sociology from Harvard University and a B.S. in Mathematics from Stanford University. I am an Associate Professor at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management; previously, I was on the faculty at Harvard Business School. Outside work, I’m a big sports fan and enjoy playing tennis, basketball, and soccer.
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Accessibility note: I have a serious eye condition that causes light sensitivity, so you’ll often see me wearing sunglasses.
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RA inquiries: please email a cover letter and CV to letian.lt.zhang@gmail.com.
