Description:
Assists as a consultant on archaeological projects, conducting research into available written records which may exist for a given archaeological site or project.
Alternate Titles:
Archival researcher, historical researcher
Duties:
Research census records and other historical documents, may interview people about their knowledge of the past (called oral history)
Locations:
Universities and cultural resource firms world-wide.
Job Type:
Permanent, if a faculty member in a history department; but generally hired as a specialist for a particular project.
Availability of Employment:
Limited; many archaeologists do their own historical research, but historical research on a contract basis may be relatively successful.
Education Level Required:
Advanced degree in history or historical archaeology; occasionally library science as well.
Experience Tells:
Are you a historian with a story to share? Terrific! Share your story!
