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Job Description

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.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 15-2021.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 105,600.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 50.00
Currently, there are 2,730 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Mathematicians”.

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Tasks for “Scientist”

Design, analyze, and decipher encryption systems designed to transmit military, political, financial, or law-enforcement-related information in code.
Disseminate research by writing reports, publishing papers, or presenting at professional conferences.
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.
Address the relationships of quantities, magnitudes, and forms through the use of numbers and symbols.
Develop mathematical or statistical models of phenomena to be used for analysis or for computational simulation.
Assemble sets of assumptions and explore the consequences of each set.
Develop new principles and new relationships between existing mathematical principles to advance mathematical science.
Maintain knowledge in the field by reading professional journals, talking with other mathematicians, and attending professional conferences.
Perform computations and apply methods of numerical analysis to data.
Conduct research to extend mathematical knowledge in traditional areas, such as algebra, geometry, probability, and logic.

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