The anthropologist is a kind of scientist who studies the physical aspects and cultural behaviour of past and present human beings. According to their area of study or research they can be well classified in varies categories, like those who concentrate on social customs and histories of human being are called Cultural Anthropologists.
Anthropologists, who specialize in skeletal remains, including those of primates millions of years old, are known as Physical Anthropologists. Whereas a Forensic Anthropologist applies the study of physical anthropology and human skeletons in a legal setting most frequently in complicated criminal cases. They determine the manner and time of death for decomposed, burned unrecognisable mutilated corpses. Anthropologist Job Description can be gauged from the fact that their services are called in when there is little left to the body except for skeletal remains. Another important field i.e. Linguistic Anthropology is one of the four traditional branches of anthropology that studies the language. Linguistic Anthropologists study the history, evolution and internal structure of languages. They seek to explain the nature of language including hidden connections between language, the brain and behaviour.
The anthropologist is responsible for unveiling a rich store of information which is difficult to get in normal conditions. It is the field which is helpful to build the picture of the past and responsibility to preserve our ancient culture for the next generations to compare present to past.
With the help of disciplines like Geography, History, Anthropology, Chemistry, Geology etc. an anthropologist analyzes the information and draws the conclusions on many past and present issues of importance.
With the globalization of the market, these professionals have the greater role to play in the market forces as these professionals are required as the anthropological consultant for corporations that market products to different cultures.
Anthropologist’s inputs are considered important as they probe into the past and define earlier civilizations. Their researches and findings are preserved and maintained for present and future learning. Modern anthropologists have enhanced the accuracy of their work with scientific techniques. As the work of an anthropologist can affect the present and future of the generations to come thus a great importance is attached to the job of an anthropologist in whatever area of work he is active.
Anthropologist Eligibility
Educational Qualification
Basic qualification to get admission in courses related to Anthropologist is 10+2 preferably with the relevant subjects like anthropology as one of the subjects at this level.
Age Limits
No specific age requirement is there.
Anthropologist Required Skills
- One should not only be hardworking and dedicated but should also be ready to work for long hours in demanding conditions.
- The job of an Anthropologist demands intensive foresight and inside depth of the field, one is working in.
- He also requires special knowledge and training which can be acquired by going through particular kind of studies and required training.
How to become an Anthropologist?
To become an Anthropologist one has to follow the given steps:
Step 1
To become an Anthropologist, one needs to have a graduation degree with Anthropology as one of the main subjects with minimum 55% marks.
Step 2
With the above qualification in hand one can apply for the following Anthropology Courses:
- One year Diploma
- Two year Post Graduation Diploma
- Post-graduation (M.A. / M.Sc.) (of 2 years of duration) in different fields of Anthropology.
Step 3
After undergoing any one or more of the above-mentioned course one can either go for the higher studies (M.Phil. or PhD after completion of Post graduation only) or opt for jobs in various private and public sector organization involved in this field.
Institutes offering Courses for Anthropologist
- Andhra University (AU), Vishakhapatnam
- Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra
- University of Pune, Pune
Anthropologist Job Description
Anthropologist job includes studying the physical aspects and cultural behaviour of past and present human beings for use in their respective area of work.
Anthropologist Career Prospects
There is a great scope for the qualified anthropologist in various public and private organizations like Forensic anthropologist can find work in the military, medical examiners' offices or in universities besides working in as museum curators. Linguistic Anthropologists study the history, evolution and internal structure of languages and can take up the job of a professional advisor for other students. Physical anthropologist conduct researches on the physical and biological development of human beings and can get the job in various government and private organization’s research and development wings. However if one wants to join some government organization he has to take up examinations conducted by Union Public Service Commission or Staff Selection Commission.
In the government sector, the successful candidates in the tests are absorbed in Defence Services, Museums, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Cultural Centres and Historical Division of the Ministry of External Affairs to name a few. Prospects will be good for those who have an advanced degree and carry relevant working experience.
Besides all these opportunities in our own country, Anthropologist has great scope abroad for jobs as well as research in various colleges and universities offering for it with well-furnished research programmes.
Anthropologist Salary
Because of the global demand of the Anthropologist especially after the globalization of the world economy and difference in demand and supply of efficiently trained anthropologist, these professionals can bargain for hefty pay packages from their employers. However, Anthropologist salary depends on the work location, educational qualifications and years of experience.
To start with on an average, one can get up to Rs.25,000 per month. Whereas experienced and qualified professionals can demand salary packets ranging from Rs.5 lakhs per annum for beginners to around Rs.8 lakhs per annum for those in senior positions.
