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Unlike pop culture's most well known archaeologist, Indiana Jones, archaeologists do not destroy any of their findings! In fact, it is an archaeologist's job to study past human civilisations by unearthing, documenting, analysing and deciphering the material remains he or she finds. They study cultural artefacts, food remains, skeletal remains and environmental evidence. Archaeologists have an eye for detail, a general passion for science and history, strong writing and research skills and good communication skills.

An archaeologist specialises in a specific geographic region or area for his or her research. They may be asked to work with many people on excavations, such as indigenous groups, academics from their related field of study, technical staff and labourers, and they will be required to offer direction and leadership. A position as an archaeologist is very competitive, so the more training a person is able to receive the more advantageous this will be.

Responsibilities & Skills

An archaeologist will be required to do anything from digging in the excavation sites to analysing artefacts to helping to install exhibitions. Even field trips required of an archaeologist varies daily. New technology also means that archaeologists need to be tech-savvy, as technical equipment is now used quote often. When not in the field or analysing artefacts, archaeologists may often be found teaching in colleges or universities.

Skills include:

- Ability to read and survey maps for excavation digs and sites
- Ability to communicate well with indigenous groups, academics, labourers and other staff involved in a dig
- Sound writing and reporting skills
- Ability to organise and lead digs and field surveys
- A keen passion for history and science

Required Qualifications

An undergraduate degree in Anthropology, Ancient History, Archaeology or Social Science (usually with honours)
Masters Degree and/or PhD in your chosen field of study
Relevant voluntary or paid work experience as an archaeologist