Anthropologist Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of an Anthropologist:

  • Degree in Anthropology plus advanced training in your subspecialty.
  • Experience as an Anthropologist in an organization with similar expectations.
  • Proven record of publishing technical works and engaging in science communication.
  • Clear and flexible verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong grasp of appropriate data analysis techniques.
  • Cognizant and welcoming of differences in the human condition.
  • Familiarity with Anthropological insights, values, and research approaches.
  • Ability to craft and conduct large-scale, relevant studies.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Anthropologist skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Anthropologist roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.