archaeologist

Archaeologists research and study past civilisations and settlements through collecting and inspecting material remains. They analyse and draw conclusions on a wide array of matters such as hierarchy systems, linguistics, culture, and politics based on the study of objects, structures, fossils, relics, and artifacts left behind by these peoples. Archaeologists utilise various interdisciplinary methods such as stratigraphy, typology, 3D analysis, mathematics, and modelling.

ESCO Code

2632.2

NACE Code

72.2 - Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities

74.99 - All other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.

Alternative Labels

archaeology analyst

marine archaeology research analyst

marine archaeology science researcher

archaeology scholar

marine archaeology researcher

archaeology research analyst

archaeology researcher

excavation director

epigraphist

archaeologist scientist

marine archaeologist

marine archaeology scholar

marine archaeology research scientist

marine archaeology analyst

archaeology scientist

marine archaeology scientist

archaeology science researcher

archaeology research scientist

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

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

Essential Knowledge

archaeology cultural geography cultural history excavation techniques history research design scientific modelling scientific research methodology source criticism

Optional Skills and Competences

apply blended learning assess conservation needs assist with geophysical surveys collect data using GPS collect samples for analysis conduct field work conduct land surveys create collection conservation plan develop scientific theories identify archaeological finds interpret pedigree charts organise an exhibition oversee excavation perform laboratory tests perform underwater investigations record archaeological finds study aerial photos study ancient inscriptions supervise projects for the conservation of heritage buildings teach in academic or vocational contexts use geographic information systems work on excavation site write research proposals

Optional Knowledge

Ancient Greek Latin Sanskrit anthropology archaeobotany architectural conservation art history conservation techniques epigraphy geographic information systems geography geological time scale geology osteology paleography surveying

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Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/203ea2ee-bbee-4aaf-83d7-2f2225f916e3

Status

released

Occupations

archaeologist

Concept overview

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