Forensic Anthropologist Profile

Profile of a Forensic Anthropologist I chose to research about a Forensic Anthropologist. It applies the study of physical anthropology and human skeletons in a legal setting, most often in criminal cases. They determine the manner and time of death for decomposed, burned or mutilated corpses. The responsibilities of this job include identifying human remains and so on. For example, Forensic Anthropologists may examine clues found in association with the remains to address such issues as the location of the body, the time since death, and whether or not a body has been moved. I chose this field because I would like to see how people study dead bodies. I find that Anthropologist’s can study skeletons up to thousands of years old to be very interesting. The aspects that they are helping to identify old bodies are beneficial. I don’t find any aspects negative. To be a Forensic
As faculty members, they may also have access to campus facilities, tuition waivers for dependents, housing and travel allowances, and paid sabbatical leaves. The outlook of this profession is often regarded as a niche field in forensic science, the demand for forensic anthropologists is relatively low. However, it may be possible to work as a regular member of a crime scene investigation team, with forensic anthropology as a speciality there are currently jobs available but not much, so in the next 5-10 yrs you really would have to look hard to find a job in this profession. Forensic anthropologists can earn anywhere from $25,000 to $60,000 annually. This figure is dependent on several factors, including experience, expertise, location, and tenure. After researching this career, I have come to the conclusion that this would not be a profession that I would want to go into, due to the fact that I am not fond of being around dead