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anthropologist

Anthropologists research all aspects of life pertaining to humans.

Description

Anthropologists research all aspects of life pertaining to humans. They study the various civilisations that have existed along the time and their ways of organisation. They attempt to analyse the physical, societal, linguistic, political, economical, philosophical, and cultural aspects of different people. The aim of their studies is to understand and describe the past of humanity and solve topical societal problems. They explore different perspectives such as philosophical anthropology.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

research design anthropology cultural geography geography economic anthropology participant observation scientific research methodology

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

sociology history forensic anthropology Sanskrit biology philosophy linguistics paleography politics osteology multidisciplinary research African studies Latin religious studies archaeology interview techniques cultural history Ancient Greek

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

integrate gender dimension in research develop professional network with researchers and scientists synthesise information apply for research funding manage open publications manage personal professional development promote open innovation in research think abstractly draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation demonstrate disciplinary expertise observe human behaviour manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data promote the transfer of knowledge apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities write scientific publications promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities increase the impact of science on policy and society operate open source software manage intellectual property rights interpret pedigree charts speak different languages interact professionally in research and professional environments apply scientific methods evaluate research activities publish academic research research human behaviour communicate with a non-scientific audience manage research data study cultures conduct research across disciplines interview people perform project management mentor individuals perform scientific research disseminate results to the scientific community

OPTIONALOptional competences

consult information sources develop scientific theories apply blended learning advise legislators teach anthropology teach in academic or vocational contexts work on excavation site conduct participatory research interview focus groups search historical sources in archives write research proposals study human societies identify archaeological finds

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)