CAMBRIDGE, MA – Due to the state’s deep history and dense concentration of century-old universities, Massachusetts has passed the “Spectral Integrity Act.” This law requires every major educational institution to employ a certified Academic Ghost Hunter (AGH) to ensure old, distracting spirits do not interfere with student study sessions or faculty research.
AGHs use advanced paranormal detection equipment, combined with archival history knowledge, to identify and politely relocate disruptive campus phantoms. This has created a highly unique demand for specialized roles, including:
- Colonial Poltergeist Pacifier: Focusing on calming Revolutionary War-era spirits in library stacks.
- Algorithm Medium: Developing AI programs that can analyze and translate ethereal whispers into human language.
- Ancient Textbook Restoration Specialist: Ensuring haunted books are handled with both care and spiritual respect.
The Miskatonic Institute of Applied Metaphysics offers the only recognized AGH degree. Graduates are well-compensated and receive free lifetime access to all campus libraries, provided they don’t bring their ectoplasm detection gear into reading rooms.