Sine Kirkegaard is a senior researcher at VIVE – Det Nationale Forsknings- og Analysecenter for Velfærd since January 2020, previously serving as a researcher. Sine's prior experience includes roles as a PhD fellow at Roskilde University from September 2014 to November 2018 and as a visiting fellow at the University of Birmingham in mid-2016. Starting in 2011, Sine has held various research and assistant positions, including research assistant at SFI - Det Nationale Forskningscenter for Velfærd and student assistant roles across multiple organizations. Sine's education includes a graduate degree in Social Science and Communication from Roskilde University and a graduate program in Communication at San Diego State University, along with a Bachelor's degree from Roskilde University.