Anthropologists and Archeologists
Study the origin, development, and behavior of human beings. May study the way of life, language, or physical characteristics of people in various parts of the world. May engage in systematic recovery and examination of material evidence, such as tools or pottery remaining from past human cultures, in order to determine the history, customs, and living habits of earlier civilizations.
27 alternate job titles:
American Indian Policy Specialist
Anthropologist
Applied Anthropologist
Applied Cultural Anthropologist
Archaeological Field Technician
Archaeological Technician (Archeological Tech)
Archaeologist
Archeologist
Communication and Folklore Specialist
Cultural Resources Specialist
Cultural Resources Technician
Egyptologist
Ethnoarchaeologist
Ethnologist
Excavator
Field Archaeologist
Forensic Anthropologist
Historical Archaeologist
Medical Anthropologist
Physical Anthropologist
Policy Specialist
Political Anthropologist
Project Archaeologist
Public Policy Specialist
Research Anthropologist
Research Archaeologist
Researcher
Salary Information
Anthropologists and Archeologists: $64,910 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Conduct anthropological or archaeological research. | Analysis |
| Evaluate characteristics of archival or historical objects. | Analysis |
| Plan social sciences research. | Analysis |
| Record research or operational data. | Analysis |
| Conduct research on social issues. | Analysis |
| Conduct scientific research of organizational behavior or processes. | Analysis |
| Conduct historical research. | Analysis |
| Apply knowledge or research findings to address environmental problems. | Analysis |
| Analyze forensic evidence to solve crimes. | Analysis |
| Collect information from people through observation, interviews, or surveys. | General |
| Direct scientific activities. | General |
| Inspect condition of natural environments. | General |
| Collect biological specimens. | General |
| Mark materials or objects for identification. | General |
| Package materials or products. | General |
| Collect archival data. | General |
| Train personnel in technical or scientific procedures. | General |
| Advise others on matters of public policy. | General |
| Document events or evidence, using photographic or audiovisual equipment. | General |
| Clean objects. | General |
| Plan community programs or activities for the general public. | General |
| Advise others on educational matters. | General |
| Instruct college students in social sciences or humanities disciplines. | General |
| Write grant proposals. | General |
| Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations. | Communication |
| Communicate with government agencies. | Communication |
| Advise others about environmental management or conservation. | Management |
| Design psychological or educational treatment procedures or programs. | Development |
| Collaborate with technical specialists to resolve design or development problems. | Development |
| Develop theories or models of social phenomena. | Development |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| ESRI ArcGIS software | Geographic information system |
| Geographic information system GIS systems | Geographic information system |
| ESRI ArcInfo | Geographic information system |
| ESRI ArcView | Geographic information system |
| Geographic information system GIS software | Geographic information system |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Adobe Acrobat | Document management software |
| Adobe Illustrator | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Adobe InDesign | Desktop publishing software |
| Adobe Photoshop | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| C++ | Object or component oriented development software |
| Web page creation and editing software | |
| IBM SPSS Statistics | Analytical or scientific software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Document management software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| SAS | Analytical or scientific software |
| The MathWorks MATLAB | Analytical or scientific software |
| ESRI ArcGIS Survey 123 | Analytical or scientific software |
| Adobe Dreamweaver | Web page creation and editing software |
| Adobe PageMaker | Desktop publishing software |
| Age progression software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Apple Final Cut Express | Video creation and editing software |
| Apple iMovie | Video creation and editing software |
| Applied Biosystems GeneMapper | Analytical or scientific software |
| Data visualization software | Analytical or scientific software |
| GE Healthcare ImageQuant TL | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Gene Codes Sequencher | Analytical or scientific software |
| Global positioning system GPS software | Mobile location based services software |
| Golden Software Surfer | Map creation software |
| Graphics software | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Image enhancement software | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Insightful S-PLUS | Analytical or scientific software |
| Leica Geosystems ERDAS IMAGINE | Map creation software |
| Microsoft FrontPage | Web page creation and editing software |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | Internet browser software |
| Microsoft Windows Movie Maker | Video creation and editing software |
| Qaulis Research The Ethonograph | Analytical or scientific software |
| RockWare ArcMap | Map creation software |
| SIL International The Linguist's Shoebox | Analytical or scientific software |
| STATISTICA | Analytical or scientific software |
| SYSTAT | Analytical or scientific software |
| Software development tools | Development environment software |
| Sony Creative Software Vegas Movie Studio | Video creation and editing software |
| The University of Tennessee FORDISC | Analytical or scientific software |
| Trimble Pathfinder Office | Map creation software |
| Voice activated software | Voice recognition software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Wolfram Research Mathematica | Analytical or scientific software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Structured query language SQL | Data base user interface and query software |
| Archeological Sites Management Information System ASMIS | Data base user interface and query software |
| Automated National Catalog System ANCS | Data base user interface and query software |
| Genealogy software | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Heritage Interpreter | National Association for Interpretation | Not Available |
| Certified Interpretive Manager | National Association for Interpretation | Not Available |
| Certified Interpretive Planner | National Association for Interpretation | Not Available |
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