Mathematicians

Conduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and other fields. Solve problems in various fields using mathematical methods.

On the job, you would:

• Address the relationships of quantities, magnitudes, and forms through the use of numbers and symbols.
• Disseminate research by writing reports, publishing papers, or presenting at professional conferences.
• Maintain knowledge in the field by reading professional journals, talking with other mathematicians, and attending professional conferences.

Education

• doctoral degree
• master's degree

Math and Science

• arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics

Arts and Humanities

• English language

Engineering and Technology

• computers and electronics

Education and Training

• teaching and course design

Basic Skills

• using math to solve problems
• thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem

Problem Solving

• noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

People and Technology Systems

• thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
• figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it

Investigative

People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.

• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Persistence
• Achievement/Effort
• Innovation
• Initiative

Math

• choose the right type of math to solve a problem
• add, subtract, multiply, or divide

Verbal

• listen and understand what people say
• read and understand what is written

Ideas and Logic

• make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
• use rules to solve problems

Visual Understanding

• quickly compare groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things