Archaeologist needed

[rebeccadearden]

I'm looking for an archaeologist who might be happy to talk about their work.

It's for the DfES/Connexions website, which is used throughout the country as a source of careers information. As well as having general details about hundreds of possible careers, it includes a profile of one person for each job. Taking part simply involves answering a series of questions about the day-to-day work and how they got into their career.

They do need to be under 30.

It would be a great help if you could suggest some people to me - or perhaps how to track someone down.

Kind regards and looking forward to hearing from you.



Rebecca

Rebecca Dearden

Jobs4U editor


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[kevin wooldridge]

quote:Originally posted by rebeccadearden

I'm looking for an archaeologist who might be happy to talk about their work.

They do need to be under 30.

Why do they need to be under 30? Is this some ageist thing by DFES?

[Curator Kid]

I'd have been happy to talk to you myself, but now feel rather old and past it at 36... :(

[troll]

Perhaps it would be more useful for any potentially interested candidates to be issued with the BAJR website address.I`m not sure where you would find an equal volume of information relevent to a future in archaeology.Tiz a sad thing but, in my experience-most agencies ask you how to spell what you do before offering you a night shift in a warehouse.I think the company in question here is looking for a definition of the job.Hmmmm, any takers?:D

..knowledge without action is insanity and action without knowledge is vanity..(imam ghazali,ayyuhal-walad)

[BAJR Host]

Agree with troll there... a big link to BAJR would be a good start... ;))

perhaps a chat to myself would help...

email me onBAJR email (mailto:info@bajr.org)

:face-huh: very interesting

Another day another WSI…

[drpeterwardle]

Here is what they say about archaeologists (56000 files load up)

No link to BAJR.....

Dr Peter



Archaeologists learn about the past from material remains, including fragments of bone or pottery, buried structures or microscopic organisms.

Excavations (called ‘digs’) are only part of the work. Archaeologists also preserve, record, analyse and interpret archaeological remains, historic sites and monuments, and may be involved in conservation, publicity and educational activities.

Archaeologists also use investigative techniques such as:

field walking
aerial photography
geophysical surveying
laboratory tests.
Some archaeologists work standard office hours, Monday to Friday, but on excavations, hours are more variable. Some archaeologists work indoors, but excavations frequently involve working outdoors in all weathers.

Salaries for archaeologists may range from around £13,500 to £30,000 a year.

An archaeologist should:

be patient, persistent, determined and self-motivated
be able to work accurately, paying attention to detail
have good computing and IT skills
have a passionate interest in the subject, and to be able to demonstrate this.
Around 6000 people in the UK earn their living as archaeologists, almost half working for commercial organisations. They are also employed by national bodies and heritage agencies, universities, museums, archaeological societies and national or local government. Entry is highly competitive.

Around 90 per cent of archaeologists are graduates. Although a non-relevant degree such as biology or geography does not preclude entry to the profession, degrees in archaeology, history or heritage management are more likely to increase employment opportunities. Archaeologists are also likely to need to gain experience of field excavation work before finding a paid job. This may often be on a voluntary basis. The profession has a long tradition of accepting mature students.

Training is usually through short specialist courses. The Institute of Field Archaeology is developing a process of Personal Development Planning (PDP) to help archaeologists keep up to date.

Career progression is slow because of the limited opportunities available. It can be difficult to become established in this field, and the early years are likely to involve a series of short-term contracts. Experienced archaeologists may move into higher education teaching and research.