Marg Career Library - Anthropologist

Overview:

Anthropologists study human language, culture, societies, biological and material remains and human evolution. The subject material of anthropology is very broad; hence it is divided into various branches. These branches are- Archaeology, Linguistic Anthropology, Socio-Cultural Anthropology and Biological Anthropology. Socio-cultural anthropologists often work in corporations helping companies understand buyer behaviour and market research.

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Career Path:

Stream of Study in 12th Grade/School:	Science Arts
Degree/Graduation Courses:	B.Sc. Anthropology for 3 years B.A(H) Anthropology for 3 years
Higher education/Post Graduation Courses:	M.Sc. Anthropology for 2 years in India or abroad. M.A Anthropology for 2 years in India or abroad. M.Phil. in Anthropology

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Top Colleges:

Hansraj College, University of Delhi
Hindu college, university of Delhi
Punjab University, Chandigarh
Ashoka University, Sonipat
Symbiosis School of Liberal Arts, Pune
Vidyasagar University, Kolkata
University of Calcutta, Kolkata
Dudhnoi College, Assam
Karnataka University, Dharwad
Visva Bharati University, West Bengal
Berhampur University, Odisha
University of Allahabad
Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Chhattisgarh
University of Hyderabad
University of Rajasthan

Job Opportunities:

Education Sector
Market Research Companies
Criminal Investigation Department
Corporate and Business Organizations
UNICEF
UNESCO
Human and Health Services Organisations
Government departments (Culture, Diplomatic services etc.)
Non Profit Organisations
Developmental Banks
Research Organisations
Museums

Job Responsibilities:

Collect information and conduct research through observation, interviews, and the review of documents
Plan and direct research to characterize and compare the economic, demographic, health care, social, political, linguistic, and religious institutions of distinct cultural groups, communities and organizations.
Develop intervention procedures, utilizing techniques such as individual and focus group interviews, consultations and participant observation of social interaction.
Construct and test data collection methods.
Create data records for use in describing and analysing social patterns and processes, using photography, videography, and audio recordings
Present research findings to government or internal departments.

Work Life:

During the initial phase of their career, they work as an associate with professors in colleges and help them conduct research.
Anthropologists spend a lot of time going through documents and conducting research on their topic of study. They also spend a lot of time collecting material for research through interviews, observation and surveys.
Working sometimes becomes exhaustive both mentally and physically. Many anthropologists move on to other professions after 3 to 4 years.

Key Skills:

Open-Minded and Unbiased
Curiosity
Analytical skills
Writing skills

Designation:

Entry level

Teaching Assistant, Anthropologist/Ergonomist, Teacher/Lecturer, Research Fellow, Research Executive

Mid level

Associate Professor, Researcher, Marketing Research Analyst, Qualitative Market researcher, Manager-Consumer Insights, Editor-Sociology and History

High level

Anthropologist, Archaeologist, Linguist, Cultural Resource Management Specialist, Archivist, Museum Curator, Professor, Lead Researcher-Agro-Ecological System, Director-User Research

Merits & Demerits:

Merits

1. Intellectually challenging work.
2. Get exposure to diverse subjects and cultures

Demerits

1. Tedious work and long working hours
2. Limited number of vacancies and hence competition is high.
3. Might need to stay away from home for longer period of time or work in unusual environmental conditions

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