Staff role
Mathematician
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.
O*NET reports this occupation under titles such as: Agent-Based Modeler; Computational Mathematician; Computational Scientist; Cryptographer; Cryptographic Vulnerability Analyst; Mathematician; Research Computing Specialist; Research Scientist; Researcher
Tasks
- Mentor others on mathematical techniques.
- Maintain knowledge in the field by reading professional journals, talking with other mathematicians, and attending professional conferences.
- Develop new principles and new relationships between existing mathematical principles to advance mathematical science.
- Disseminate research by writing reports, publishing papers, or presenting at professional conferences.
- Assemble sets of assumptions, and explore the consequences of each set.
- Perform computations and apply methods of numerical analysis to data.
- Address the relationships of quantities, magnitudes, and forms through the use of numbers and symbols.
- Conduct research to extend mathematical knowledge in traditional areas, such as algebra, geometry, probability, and logic.
- Develop mathematical or statistical models of phenomena to be used for analysis or for computational simulation.
- Apply mathematical theories and techniques to the solution of practical problems in business, engineering, the sciences, or other fields.
- Develop computational methods for solving problems that occur in areas of science and engineering or that come from applications in business or industry.
Knowledge
- Mathematics
- Education and Training
- Computers and Electronics
- English Language
- Physics
Skills
- Mathematics
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Learning
- Writing
- Science
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Learning Strategies
- Monitoring
Abilities
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Number Facility
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Information Ordering
- Category Flexibility
- Fluency of Ideas
- Originality
- Problem Sensitivity
- Near Vision
- Flexibility of Closure
- Selective Attention
- Speech Clarity
- Speech Recognition
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