Description

Mathematicians and statisticians research mathematical or statistical theories, and develop and apply mathematical or statistical techniques for solving problems in such fields as science, engineering, business and social science. Actuaries apply mathematics, statistics, probability and risk theory to assess potential financial impacts of future events. Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries are employed by universities, governments, bank and trust companies, insurance companies, pension benefit consulting firms, professional associations, and science and engineering consulting firms.

Job Titles

• Applied mathematician
• Cryptographer
• Mathematician
• Operations researcher

Main Duties

• Conduct research to extend mathematical knowledge in traditional areas of mathematics such as algebra, geometry, probability and logic
• Apply mathematical techniques to the solution of problems in scientific fields such as physical science, engineering, computer science or other fields such as operations research, business or management.

Workplaces

• Banks and trust companies
• Governments
• Insurance companies
• Pension benefit consulting firms
• Professional associations
• Science and engineering consulting firms
• Universities

Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Digital Literacy
• Learning and Teaching Strategies
• Numeracy
• Oral Communication: Oral Comprehension

Abilities

• Categorization Flexibility
• Deductive Reasoning
• Fluency of Ideas
• Inductive Reasoning
• Information Ordering

Personal Attributes

• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Active Learning
• Creativity
• Independence

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Source: OaSIS