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41409.01 – Anthropologists

Anthropologists conduct studies of the origin, development and functioning of human societies and cultures and of human evolution, changing physical characteristics and geographical distribution.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Anthropologist
  • Social anthropologist

Core competencies

  • Writing to document their research findings, observations and analyses in detailed reports, field notes and research papers
  • Learning and Teaching Strategies, and Instructing to convey complex ideas and findings on anthropology to various audiences, including students, colleagues and the public
  • Verbal Ability and Speech Clarity to communicate complex anthropological theories through reports, presentations and conversations
  • Inductive Reasoning to analyze data on social remnants, artifacts and language to develop theories and conclusions about past and current societies, cultures, communities and individuals
  • Active Learning to stay current with new research, methodologies and technologies to incorporate new information and adapt approaches in their research
  • Knowledge in Humanities to understand and apply principles, theories and methods of study in the field of anthropology in order to conduct research into the origins of human societies and cultures

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Conduct studies of the origin, development and functioning of human societies and cultures and of human evolution, changing physical characteristics and geographical distribution.

Additional information

  • Specialize in particular areas of social sciences and humanities disciplines. These include gerontologists (specialists in the phenomena and problems of aging), graphoanalysts (specialists in handwriting analysis) and others.
  • Specialization usually exists within each of these occupations and is usually obtained through university study or through experience.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • College and other vocational instructors (41210)
  • Elementary school and kindergarten teachers (41221)
  • Secondary school teachers (41220)
  • Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers (41403)

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