Anthropologist, Cultural

Aliases: Cultural Anthropologist

Industry/Sector(s): Education, Training and Research

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks an Anthropologist, Cultural is expected to perform include:

Planning, organizing and conducting investigations into the physical, social and mental characteristics of both past and present groups of human beings
Examining the governing factors of human cultural life
Interpreting the cultural phenomena over large geographical areas and long time spans
Identifying and isolating the cultural groups spread over large regions
Studying the differences and similarities in the characteristics of different cultural groups
Identifying the value systems, motivations and expressions of various human urges and requirements through institutional set-up
Initiating the pilot studies into the attitudes, values, technology, personality, etc., of cultural groups
Employing suitable scientific methods like interviews, questionnaires, participant observation and genealogical studies
Obtaining a detailed understanding of the social structure and culture of a particular group
Classifying the data collected, analysing it and writing the reports accordingly
Drawing a comparison between the different cultural groups to define the typology of each culture
Deriving the principles of group behaviour, forms of motivation and values that are upheld in different cultures for purposes of guidance and control in problems of social engineering
Tracing the cultural evolution and pattern of change over time
Studying the remains of ancient cultures and records in history, changes in institutions, technology, law, religion, etc.
Seeking the application of data on special implications of cultural change
Evaluating social adaptation in the fields of education, tribal and rural community development, health and medicine, industrial relations and administration
Studying the folk dance, drama and music of tribal and peasant communities

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2}

It is not a desk job
May need to handle a team
Local travelling is a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs may be available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Organizations usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from organization to organization
Shift system may be available
Overtime may be required

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ³

Preferably, Master's degree in anthropology or equivalent with evidence of specialization in cultural anthropology

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

In-depth knowledge about the evolution of the human race
Knowledge about the physical, social and mental characteristics of both past and present groups of human beings
Skilled in evaluating human cultural life over different areas
Proficient in identifying the cultural groups spread over large regions
Skilled in understanding the characteristics of different cultural groups
Proficient in evaluating the social institutions
Detailed knowledge of the social structure and culture of different groups
Skilled in making comparisons between different cultural groups to define the typology of each culture

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Good communication skills
Hardworking

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Universities offering anthropology across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

For scholarship and schemes, use further links like:

https://scholarships.gov.in/

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://www.unipune.ac.in/Syllabi_PDF/revised_2013/mms/M.A.,%20M.Sc.%20Anthropology%20Syllabus.pdf

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ⁴

Intern → Anthropologist, Cultural → Senior Anthropologist → Head of the Department

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ³

For candidates with experience - Rs 15,600 to Rs 39,100 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ³

Generally, 7 years of experience is required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ³

Anthropological Survey of India
Research institutes
Publishing houses
NGOs
Museums

KEYWORDS

Anthropologist

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	2632.0900	Anthropologist, Cultural
ISCO 2008	2632	Sociologists, Anthropologists and Related Professionals
NIC 2008	72200	Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities
QP Reference	Not available	Not available
NSQF	Not available	Not available

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupations Division 2
2	http://www.ccdisabilities.nic.in/page.php?s=reg&t=def&p=list_jobsNew
3	http://www.freshershome.com/jobs/detail/public-service-commission/117106?action=search&offset=375
4	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-2.pdf

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