Careers in Archaeology – Prospects and Opportunities

What career paths are open to graduates, and what skills and experience are essential for these? In an open discussion, experts from the fields of heritage conservation, commercial archaeological excavation, museums, research, restoration and anthropology will provide an insight into the realities of their work and discuss both the opportunities and challenges within the profession. A session for students, those starting out in their careers and anyone with an interest in the subject.

Panellists:

Dr Jörg Bofinger (Baden-Württemberg State Office for the Preservation of Historical Monuments), Chiara G. M. Girotto, MSc, MA (Anthro-Lab, freelance osteoanthropologist), Prof. Dr Alexandra Jeberien (HTW Berlin, Conservation and Restoration), Dr Michaela Schauer (curator at the Natural History Museum, Vienna, and head of an FWF-funded research project), Silvana Streichardt MA (entrepreneur and owner of the excavation firm Streichardt & Wedekind Archäologie, Göttingen).

Moderator: Sarah Wolff MA ACIfA (CIfA Germany)